Interiors photography by Elizabeth Schiavello. Bathroom design by Meredith Lee Interiors
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Melbourne with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

945 Schumacher Drive Bathroom

Sitework, Inc.

Reconfigure an dark and cramped original kitchen, laundry porch and bathroom to accommodate a more generous kitchen and bathroom. The laundry room was moved to another space closer to the bedrooms. The bathroom had to be accessible from both the adjacent bedroom and the hallway. The Client wanted to keep the feeling of the original house's style plus reuse her vintage stove and create a space she would love to cook in with great light and modern conveniences. PD Cabinets

Beverly Hills Warm Modern

Dacoda Design

Nick Springett
Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls and limestone floors.

La Cantera Spa Bath Retreat in San Antonio by BRADSHAW DESIGNS

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

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Madrona addition

Donnally Architects

Sozinho Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and slate floors.

City: Schofield Residence

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

Home to a family of five, this lovely home features an incredible kitchen with a brick archway, custom cabinetry, Wolf and Sub-Zero professional appliances, and Waterworks tile. Heart of pine floors and antique lighting are throughout. The master bedroom has a gorgeous bed with nickel trim and is marked by a collection of photos of the family. The master bath includes Rohl fixtures, honed travertine countertops, and subway tile. Rachael Boling Photography

Surfers End Master Bath

Richard Bubnowski Design LLC

Paul S. Bartholomew Photography, Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, a vessel sink, white walls, travertine floors, a double shower, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Boho Chic Modern Space

Paul Lopa Designs

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, white floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Fun and Functional Bathroom

Urban Kitchens

Modern and fun bathroom with built in washer/dryer. Floating walnut vanity with terrazzo countertop. The owner provided a custom mural to complete the desgn.

Guest House Bathroom

Angela Reynolds Designs

Design ideas for an expansive tropical wet room bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Transitional Guest Bath

Taneja Architecture & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Spanish Revival in Los Angeles

Custom Design & Construction

We were excited when the homeowners of this project approached us to help them with their whole house remodel as this is a historic preservation project. The historical society has approved this remodel. As part of that distinction we had to honor the original look of the home; keeping the façade updated but intact. For example the doors and windows are new but they were made as replicas to the originals. The homeowners were relocating from the Inland Empire to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. One of their requests was additional living space. In order to achieve this we added a second story to the home while ensuring that it was in character with the original structure. The interior of the home is all new. It features all new plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Although the home is a Spanish Revival the homeowners style on the interior of the home is very traditional. The project features a home gym as it is important to the homeowners to stay healthy and fit. The kitchen / great room was designed so that the homewoners could spend time with their daughter and her children. The home features two master bedroom suites. One is upstairs and the other one is down stairs. The homeowners prefer to use the downstairs version as they are not forced to use the stairs. They have left the upstairs master suite as a guest suite. Enjoy some of the before and after images of this project: http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3549200/old-garage-office-turned-gym-in-los-angeles http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3558821/la-face-lift-for-the-patio http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3569717/la-kitchen-remodel http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3579013/los-angeles-entry-hall http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3592549/exterior-shots-of-a-whole-house-remodel-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3607481/living-dining-rooms-become-a-library-and-formal-dining-room-in-la http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3628842/bathroom-makeover-in-los-angeles-ca http://www.houzz.com/discussions/3640770/sweet-dreams-la-bedroom-remodels Exterior: Approved by the historical society as a Spanish Revival, the second story of this home was an addition. All of the windows and doors were replicated to match the original styling of the house. The roof is a combination of Gable and Hip and is made of red clay tile. The arched door and windows are typical of Spanish Revival. The home also features a Juliette Balcony and window. Library / Living Room: The library offers Pocket Doors and custom bookcases. Powder Room: This powder room has a black toilet and Herringbone travertine. Kitchen: This kitchen was designed for someone who likes to cook! It features a Pot Filler, a peninsula and an island, a prep sink in the island, and cookbook storage on the end of the peninsula. The homeowners opted for a mix of stainless and paneled appliances. Although they have a formal dining room they wanted a casual breakfast area to enjoy informal meals with their grandchildren. The kitchen also utilizes a mix of recessed lighting and pendant lights. A wine refrigerator and outlets conveniently located on the island and around the backsplash are the modern updates that were important to the homeowners. Master bath: The master bath enjoys both a soaking tub and a large shower with body sprayers and hand held. For privacy, the bidet was placed in a water closet next to the shower. There is plenty of counter space in this bathroom which even includes a makeup table. Staircase: The staircase features a decorative niche Upstairs master suite: The upstairs master suite features the Juliette balcony Outside: Wanting to take advantage of southern California living the homeowners requested an outdoor kitchen complete with retractable awning. The fountain and lounging furniture keep it light. Home gym: This gym comes completed with rubberized floor covering and dedicated bathroom. It also features its own HVAC system and wall mounted TV.

Sunnycrest Drive

Upward Construction

Heather Ross
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Vancouver with limestone benchtops, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and pebble tile.

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.

Modern New Build in Cottesloe

HAVEN Custom Homes

Inspiration for a modern 3/4 bathroom in Perth with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Shumacher - Wallpaper

Design District Access

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, cement tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink and terrazzo benchtops.

Summit Custom Home

Millennium Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, grey cabinets, limestone benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors and an undermount sink.

Armstrong

Fox Floors

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

Jack N Jill

Hamilton Custom Homes

Jack and Jill bathroom with limestone countertops and white hexagon tile floors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Georgian Residence New Canaan

Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.

Jeff McNamara
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, travertine floors, limestone benchtops and beige floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Limestone Benchtops and Terrazzo 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.