The goal of this project was to upgrade the builder grade finishes and create an ergonomic space that had a contemporary feel. This bathroom transformed from a standard, builder grade bathroom to a contemporary urban oasis. This was one of my favorite projects, I know I say that about most of my projects but this one really took an amazing transformation. By removing the walls surrounding the shower and relocating the toilet it visually opened up the space. Creating a deeper shower allowed for the tub to be incorporated into the wet area. Adding a LED panel in the back of the shower gave the illusion of a depth and created a unique storage ledge. A custom vanity keeps a clean front with different storage options and linear limestone draws the eye towards the stacked stone accent wall. Houzz Write Up: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/inside-houzz-a-chopped-up-bathroom-goes-streamlined-and-swank-stsetivw-vs~27263720 The layout of this bathroom was opened up to get rid of the hallway effect, being only 7 foot wide, this bathroom needed all the width it could muster. Using light flooring in the form of natural lime stone 12x24 tiles with a linear pattern, it really draws the eye down the length of the room which is what we needed. Then, breaking up the space a little with the stone pebble flooring in the shower, this client enjoyed his time living in Japan and wanted to incorporate some of the elements that he appreciated while living there. The dark stacked stone feature wall behind the tub is the perfect backdrop for the LED panel, giving the illusion of a window and also creates a cool storage shelf for the tub. A narrow, but tasteful, oval freestanding tub fit effortlessly in the back of the shower. With a sloped floor, ensuring no standing water either in the shower floor or behind the tub, every thought went into engineering this Atlanta bathroom to last the test of time. With now adequate space in the shower, there was space for adjacent shower heads controlled by Kohler digital valves. A hand wand was added for use and convenience of cleaning as well. On the vanity are semi-vessel sinks which give the appearance of vessel sinks, but with the added benefit of a deeper, rounded basin to avoid splashing. Wall mounted faucets add sophistication as well as less cleaning maintenance over time. The custom vanity is streamlined with drawers, doors and a pull out for a can or hamper. A wonderful project and equally wonderful client. I really enjoyed working with this client and the creative direction of this project. Brushed nickel shower head with digital shower valve, freestanding bathtub, curbless shower with hidden shower drain, flat pebble shower floor, shelf over tub with LED lighting, gray vanity with drawer fronts, white square ceramic sinks, wall mount faucets and lighting under vanity. Hidden Drain shower system. Atlanta Bathroom.

Tadelakt Modern

Alain - The Artisan Painter

Tadelakt is a bright, waterproof lime plaster which can be used on the inside of buildings and on the outside. It is the traditional coating of the palaces, hammams and bathrooms of the riads in Morocco. Its traditional application includes being polished with a river stone and treated with a soft soap to acquire its final appearance and water resistance. Tadelakt has a luxurious, soft aspect with undulations due to the work of the artisans who finish it in certain installations. Tadelakt is suitable for making bathtubs, showers, flooring and washbasins and confers great decorative capacities.

Villa in Cannes - Bathroom

S&L Associati - Studio Simone Speciale

Bagno con pavimento in travertino, vasca con piedini verniciata, mobile lavabo su disegno in legno con top in marmo. Boiserie bianca, tende in lino
Photo of a large mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops and decorative wall panelling.

New Classic

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, limestone, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

1216 Church St

ATLCAD Architectural Services

Interior View. Home designed by Hollman Cortes ATLCAD Architectural Services.
Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Powder Room dressing area for guests

Dwellings Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a bidet, white walls, limestone floors, limestone benchtops, black floor, an alcove shower, white tile, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Cool Gray

Change Your Bathroom©

Victorian Dairy Conversion

Imperfect Interiors

Chris Snook
Industrial master bathroom in London with grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, pink tile, pink walls, limestone floors, limestone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Craftsman Master Bath

Turk Interiors

Large arts and crafts master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

77 Bal Harbour

SDH Studio Architecture and Interior Design

SDH Studio - Architecture and Design Location: Bal Harbour, Florida, USA Set in a magnificent corner lot in Bal Harbour Village the site is filled with natural light. This contemporary home is conceived as an open floor plan that integrates indoor with outdoor maximizing family living and entertaining.

257_Attico a Cortina d'Ampezzo

MIDE architetti

Vista verso il bagno
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, limestone, grey walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Transitional Culver City Family Home

GAVIN GREEN HOME DESIGN LLC

In this master bath, the built-in medicine cabinets were concealed behind custom made victorian style molding frames. Flooring is large slab limestones and a set of hand painted sconces in silver and crystals.

New Classic

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, limestone, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Berkeley Kitchen & Bathroom

Levitch Associates, Incorporated

Master Bath with terrazzo shower pan and tiled walls. Photo by Sunny Grewal
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, subway tile, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and black benchtops.

Master Suite Escape

Bradley Bowden Design, LLC

Bisazza glass mosaic tiles accent the controls wall in the custom corner shower. The shower wall are manmade slab goods thus eliminating the visual division of tiles giving the shower a serene feeling. An added bonus is no worry with the grout over time.

Walk in Shower with Two Doors in Bathroom with Separate Vanities

Denise Quade Design

A walk in shower was incorporated into this master bathroom and has a his and hers entrance with each vanity being out side their perspective doors. Shampoo shelves were incorporated above short shelves that house bar soap and razors.

Black and Tan Eclectic Transitional Master Bathroom

Oxbow & Olin Design Studio

Eclectic, bold and neutral black and tan master bathroom. Limestone 12x24 floors, white walls, and black wash white oak vanities. Modern, flat panel vanities are made of white oak with a black stain and ribbed antique brass hardware. Gorgeous brushed brass faucets with knurled detailing from Brizo Litze collection. Bronze and brass sconces from Visual Comfort flank an antique brass mirror. Hudson Valley bronze and brass flush mount light over soaker bathtub. A spa like freestanding bathtub is flanked by 2 his and her vanities. A natural, leathered black granite counter top accents the tan limestone floors and black accents. Woven African baskets, turkish towels and an antique Turkish rug finish off this boho eclectic look.

Gold Coast Residence

Eva Quateman Interiors

Bold, contemporary bathroom with chevron flooring in black and white.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a shower curtain, black benchtops, a single vanity, furniture-like cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, limestone floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a freestanding vanity.

Del Dios Villa

Tosti Design

Large master wet room bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Beverly Hills

Insert Design

Dedicated guest bedroom bath, one of four.
Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, stone slab, white walls, limestone floors, an integrated sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Limestone Floors and Black 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.