Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

North Toronto Residence

Ariel Muller Designs

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, limestone, porcelain floors, limestone benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door.

Battery Park Duplex

Sergio Mercado Design

Joshua McHugh
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, travertine, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Modern Bohemian Remodel

KH Home Design and Furnishings

This large bathroom remodel feature a clawfoot soaking tub, a large glass enclosed walk in shower, a private water closet, large floor to ceiling linen closet and a custom reclaimed wood vanity made by Limitless Woodworking. Light fixtures and door hardware were provided by Houzz. This modern bohemian bathroom also showcases a cement tile flooring, a feature wall and simple decor to tie everything together.

Santa Monica Townhouse

User

Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Inspired Master Bath

Thyme & Place Design LLC

The configuration of a structural wall at one end of the bathroom influenced the interior shape of the walk-in steam shower. The corner chases became home to two recessed shower caddies on either side of a niche where a Botticino marble bench resides. The walls are white, highly polished Thassos marble. For the custom mural, Thassos and Botticino marble chips were fashioned into a mosaic of interlocking eternity rings. The basket weave pattern on the shower floor pays homage to the provenance of the house. The linen closet next to the shower was designed to look like it originally resided with the vanity--compatible in style, but not exactly matching. Like so many heirloom cabinets, it was created to look like a double chest with a marble platform between upper and lower cabinets. The upper cabinet doors have antique glass behind classic curved mullions that are in keeping with the eternity ring theme in the shower. Photographer: Peter Rymwid

San Carlos Treetop

Cathie Hong Interiors

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

Ojai Spanish Mission & Indian Bath

Timothy J. Droney General Contractor

Old California Mission Style home remodeled from funky 1970's cottage with no style. Now this looks like a real old world home that fits right into the Ojai, California landscape. Handmade custom sized terra cotta tiles throughout, with dark stain and wax makes for a worn, used and real live texture from long ago. Wrought iron Spanish lighting, new glass doors and wood windows to capture the light and bright valley sun. The owners are from India, so we incorporated Indian designs and antiques where possible. An outdoor shower, and an outdoor hallway are new additions, along with the olive tree, craned in over the new roof. A courtyard with Spanish style outdoor fireplace with Indian overtones border the exterior of the courtyard. Distressed, stained and glazed ceiling beams, handmade doors and cabinetry help give an old world feel.

Sophisticated Teen Suite

Shana Cunningham Designs, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized kids bathroom in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Claircrest Drive

Sabine's Interior Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Lake Catherine Home Renovation

TotalCare Orlando

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Newport Beach - Belcourt Remodel

David A. Kaech & Associates, Inc.

Master Bathroom, His Photo by Robert Hansen
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Historic Renovation in West Chester, PA

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Photo by John Welsh.
Expansive traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with subway tile, limestone floors, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Rays of Light

Aspen Leaf Interiors

For this ski-in, ski-out mountainside property, the intent was to create an architectural masterpiece that was simple, sophisticated, timeless and unique all at the same time. The clients wanted to express their love for Japanese-American craftsmanship, so we incorporated some hints of that motif into the designs. The highlight of the master bathroom is the mosaic wall tile, a polished onyx and marble design of peaceful floating lily pads, symbolic of nature’s restorative properties. Unique copper fixtures warm up the space while chromatically integrating with the home’s walnut woods, with the walnut cabinetry and open shelving, and nicely complement the dual-finish mocha tub and the black quartzite shower slab. The slab is book matched, creating a stunning effect. Flooring and sinks in matching limestone, curved vanity mirrors and onyx with bronze sconces complete the contemporary design. Functional additions include towel warmers, fog-free shaving shower mirror, steam shower and heated floors.

TALL, DARK + HAWKEYE

Studio Sven

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, marble, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Gorgeous Upgraded Kitchen, Bathrooms, & Basement

Hayberg Restoration Network

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, stone tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Wilson Renovation

Howells Architecture + Design

David Agnello
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, a double shower, limestone floors, limestone benchtops, a hinged shower door and limestone.

Dana Point Custom Home

Corbin Reeves Construction

Large mediterranean master bathroom in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

New French Country

Kyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated

James Kruger, LandMark Photography Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
Photo of a small master bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, blue walls, limestone floors, limestone, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Spanish Peaks

Abby Hetherington Interiors

Audrey Hall
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, white walls, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops and a Hinged Shower Door

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.