photo by Molly Winters
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Austin with a freestanding tub, a double shower, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, limestone floors, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Interior

Paragon Custom Builders

Carved slabs slope the floor in this open Master Bathroom design.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, white walls, beige floor, an open shower, limestone and limestone floors.

Bathrooms

RBR Total Home Remodeling

Design ideas for a large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, slate, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Duplex Renovation, NYC

Lilian H. Weinreich, Architects

© Francis Dzikowski / Esto
Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain floors and limestone.

1950's House Refurb

Born Designers Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical 3/4 wet room bathroom in Sussex with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, limestone, slate floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, black floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and green tile.

Luxury Main En-suite

Servigon Construction Group

Large Main En-suite bath
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, limestone, white walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, onyx benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Estate - Woodland - (47)

Magleby Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, white walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Potomac, MD Elegant Master Bath Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This bathroom features Brighton Cabinetry with Madrid door style and Quartersawn White Oak New Carmel stain.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, slate, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Warm neutral bathroom

Balance Interior Design

A large bespoke dark timber vanity unit sits over terracotta coloured cement floor tiles. Soft lighting and limewash painted walls create a calm, natural finished bathroom.

Ristrutturazione "Chiavi in Mano", bagno padronale, Sermoneta Scalo, LT

A+A Architects

Bagno padronale con, parete lavabo e doccia con rivestimento in gres porcellanato effetto carta da parati, lato wc e bidet rivestimento in gres porcellanato bianco e nero, ampio box doccia, mobile lavabo su misura in legno massello, con doppia ciotola e rubinetteria a parete.

Modern Farmhouse

Jane Group Inc.

Custom dog wash in slate tile, penny round floor, and glass surround; photo by Jeff Herr Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country bathroom in Atlanta with gray tile, slate, white walls, slate floors and grey floor.

Colorful Ranch Retreat

JJ Interiors

A dramatic herringbone patterned stone wall will take your breath away. A curbless shower, integrated sink, and modern lighting bring an element of refinement.

Modern Contemporary Bathroom - Walk-in shower

Dibujo.design Interiors

Large contemporary master wet room bathroom with a freestanding tub, white walls, a trough sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, slate and engineered quartz benchtops.

High Country Rustic

Studio Ridge Residential

Klassen Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Jackson with brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, slate, slate floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops, gray tile, yellow walls, grey floor, an open shower and recessed-panel cabinets.

Japanese Bathing Experience

EverLife Home

This is an example of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, slate, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom remodeling

DOUBLE OAK CONSTRUCTION

Modern integrated bathroom sink countertops, open shower, frameless shower, Corner Vanities, removed the existing tub, converting it into a sleek white subway tiled shower with sliding glass door and chrome accents

Rustic Modern Master Bathroom, Santa Cruz Mntns, CA

Fiorito Interior Design

Finding a home is not easy in a seller’s market, but when my clients discovered one—even though it needed a bit of work—in a beautiful area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, they decided to jump in. Surrounded by old-growth redwood trees and a sense of old-time history, the house’s location informed the design brief for their desired remodel work. Yet I needed to balance this with my client’s preference for clean-lined, modern style. Suffering from a previous remodel, the galley-like bathroom in the master suite was long and dank. My clients were willing to completely redesign the layout of the suite, so the bathroom became the walk-in closet. We borrowed space from the bedroom to create a new, larger master bathroom which now includes a separate tub and shower. The look of the room nods to nature with organic elements like a pebbled shower floor and vertical accent tiles of honed green slate. A custom vanity of blue weathered wood and a ceiling that recalls the look of pressed tin evoke a time long ago when people settled this mountain region. At the same time, the hardware in the room looks to the future with sleek, modular shapes in a chic matte black finish. Harmonious, serene, with personality: just what my clients wanted. Photo: Bernardo Grijalva

Transitional Bathroom with Reclaimed Wood and Copper Tub

CENTENNIAL WOODS

Reclaimed wood adds a biophilic element to this modern/rustic bathroom.
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Denver with a japanese tub, black tile, slate, grey walls and brown floor.

Kleines Badezimmer

Conscious Design

Fotos by Ines Grabner
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Berlin with dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, slate, grey walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Eilers Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

Photo: Paul Finkel
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, limestone, an open shower, porcelain floors, beige floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Limestone and Slate

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.