The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner's passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better-arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.

Skyline Ridge

M. Elliott Studio

Walk in shower and drop in tub with deep jade green tile in. a Arts and Craft inspired layout.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, limestone floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, green benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Hillside Hideaway : Green Bathroom

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

A bespoke bathroom designed to meld into the vast greenery of the outdoors. White oak cabinetry, onyx countertops, and backsplash, custom black metal mirrors and textured natural stone floors. The water closet features wallpaper from Kale Tree shop.

Bathroom

Karen Beam Architect LLC

Photo Credit: Jay Green
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green walls, a two-piece toilet, limestone floors, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Deer Valley Log Masterpiece

Kristina Lawrence Interior Design

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wood and beige tile.

Han, Almaden Interiors, Inc.

Almaden Interiors, Inc.

The Perfect combination of Form and Function in this well appointed traditional Master Bath with beautiful custom arched cherry cabinetry, granite counter top and polished nickle hardware. The checkerboard heated limestone floors were added to complete the character of this room. Ceiling cannister lighting overhead, vanity scones and upper cabinet lighting provide options for atmophere and task lighting. Photography by Dave Adams Photography

Hood River Scenic Modern

Angela Todd Studios | Portland, OR

Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Portland with limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, green benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets and white walls.

Marble

Select Stone

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Traditional Bathroom

Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, green tile, white tile, green walls, limestone floors, granite benchtops, green benchtops, dark wood cabinets, subway tile, beige floor and beaded inset cabinets.

Sensational 60's Reimagined

Maughan Design & Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone floors, concrete benchtops, black floor, green benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Seis Lago Renovation

Linda Fritschy Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Powder Room Exotic

Carol Ann LLC

Exotic powder room, Use of Antiques to achieve tropical Asian look. Amazing color coordination. Venetian Plaster walls. Travertine floor. Design and supply materials from conception to completion.

West End Aspen Home

Inplace, LTD

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Hillside Hideaway : Green Bathroom

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Hood River Scenic Modern

Angela Todd Studios | Portland, OR

Large modern master bathroom in Portland with a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, marble, beige walls, limestone floors, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Modern Manhattan Beach

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, multi-coloured walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower and green benchtops.

Seis Lago Renovation

Linda Fritschy Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Saddle Ridge, Beaver Creek, Colorado

Patti Dixon Design

Green granite, limestone bath slab, Holly Hunt lighting, Rocky Mountain Bronze hardware, framed mirror,
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls, limestone floors, grey cabinets, an undermount sink, beige floor, green benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Limestone Bathroom.

MARY ROONEY INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Custom bathroom with space-saving vanity and wall-hung toilet. Photography by Jean Allsopp.
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Birmingham with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, limestone, grey walls, limestone floors, limestone benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain and green benchtops.

24th Street

Blackbird Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, limestone floors, granite benchtops, white floor and green benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Limestone Floors and Green 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.