White bathroom with black mirror, brass sconces, silver faucet, peacock blue vanity and soapstone counter. Photo by Suzanna Scott.
Design ideas for a small country bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and black benchtops.

Bathroom

O’Hara Interiors

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Ridgemont Residence

Hsu McCullough

Steam shower with Fireclay "Calcite" field tile with white oak cabinets and floor. Photo by Clark Dugger
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, yellow floor and a hinged shower door.

Saratoga Mediterranean Residence

Ryan Rosene Photography

Mediterranean home nestled into the native landscape in Northern California.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Orange County with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, green tile, stone tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Craftsman Bedroom/Bath Addition in Rockridge

FMSProjects, Inc.

Large arts and crafts master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, beige walls and light hardwood floors.

Weekend Getaway - Leland, Michigan

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Custom Bungalow in the Foothills

Creek Stone Fine Homes

Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Classic

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey walls.

Home Construction on Colgate Ave

US Home Developers Inc.

Large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and soapstone benchtops.

Appartement pour location saisonnière : Atelier

Fables de Murs

Small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ridgemont Residence

Hsu McCullough

Hinoki soaking tub with Waterworks "Arroyo" tile in Shoal color were used at all wet wall locations. Photo by Clark Dugger
Large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, ceramic tile, white walls, soapstone benchtops, beige tile and light hardwood floors.

Weekend Getaway - Leelanau Peninsula

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Appartement pour location saisonnière : Atelier

Fables de Murs

Inspiration for a small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-Century House

Bright Designlab

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, ceramic tile, soapstone benchtops and an integrated sink.

Cozy Horse Ranch Refresh

Studio3 Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Boca Raton FL - The Polo Club, NEW!

House Styling & Staging

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Spa experience in Rio Rancho

Designers i

Spa experience in Rio Rancho. Remodel by: There's no place like home llc. Photo by: Su Casa Magazine
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, brown tile, gray tile, green tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Lakeside Hickory Hill

Flowers Johnson Inc

Design ideas for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with an alcove shower, blue walls, a corner tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Buena Vista Residence

Schwartz and Architecture

Typical of many San Francisco Victorians, this home’s kitchen had evolved over the years out of an enclosed porch. The centerpiece of the new light-filled space is a custom island / drop-leaf table that converts from a casual family dining area to an ample area for the children’s art projects, or seating for twelve. Open shelving and a series of custom ledges for the family’s seasonal canning efforts intensify the casual, working feel to the kitchen, which is both modern, yet appropriate to the essence of the home. Photography: Matthew Millman

4th Street

Alair Kirkland

Inspiration for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Soapstone Benchtops

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.