Inspiration for an expansive contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, green tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, green benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Autumwood Trail

ID Studio Interiors

Photo of a traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Boulder Residence

Mosaic Architects Boulder

Jim Bartsch
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Denver with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, travertine floors, a drop-in tub, beige tile, beige walls and travertine.

Master Bath

Divine Custom Homes

Photos by Spacecrafting
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with a drop-in tub, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, grey walls and mosaic tile floors.

Shabby Chic

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, shaker cabinets, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Neoclassical Home

Knight Architects LLC

Master bathroom with marble floor, shower and counter. Custom vanities and storage cabinets, decorative round window and steam shower. Flush shower entry for easy access. Pete Weigley

Nursery Boy Room

Kimberley Kay Interiors

NURSERY BATHROOM WAS REMODELED WITH A GORGEOUS VANITY + WALLPAPER + NEW TUB AND TILE SURROUND.
Small beach style kids bathroom in Phoenix with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

SB 101 PEPESALE - Architectural Terrazzo - Agglotech (Pre-Order)

Ollin Stone

Carrying an extensive range of terrazzo from an industry leader,Agglotech,WorldStone offers a manufactured stone ideal for floors & walls,internal & external applications.Produced using the latest technology,these Terrrazzo tiles and slabs are durable and their colours predictable allowing you the confidence in a uniformity of aesthetic and quality of the product.Produced as a slab rather than a tile,WorldStone & Agglotech offer the ability to customise your tiles size to fit a project perfectly

Killara House

Nathan Gornall Design

This master bathroom by Nathan Gornall Design was introduced to a large heritage listed property in Sydney's Killara, improving the home's amenity whilst remaining sensitive to the period of the rest of the home.

Eaton Terrace

IMKO

Fitted bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Corte Madera

CM Natural Designs

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, turquoise floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Enchanted Lane Whole Home Remodel

FBC Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, laminate floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Woodley Park 2nd Master Bathroom Renovations

Jordan Design-Build Group

We undertook a full house renovation of a historic stone mansion that serves as home to DC based diplomats. One of the most immediate challenges was addressing a particularly problematic bathroom located in a guest wing of the house. The miniscule bathroom had such steeply pitched ceilings that showering was nearly impossible and it was difficult to move around without risk of bumping your head. Our solution was to relocate the bathroom to an adjacent sitting room that had 8’ ceilings and was flooded with natural light. At twice the size of the old bathroom, the new location had ample space to create a true second master bathroom complete with soaking tub, walk-in shower and 5’ vanity. We used the same classic marble finishes throughout which provides continuity and maintains the elegant and timeless look befitting this historic mansion. The old bathroom was removed entirely and replaced with a cozy reading nook ready to welcome the most discerning of houseguests.

The Georgian

CarsonSpeer Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ardsley Custom

M. Lahr Homes

Large country kids bathroom in Orlando with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Highbury

Romilly Turner Interior Design

Jade green encaustic tiles teamed with timeless victorian chequer tiles and smoke-grey granite and carrara marble add punch to this guest bathroom. This was entirely re-modelled from what was once a beige cracked porcelain tiled bathroom. Photography courtesy of Nick Smith

Rustic Manor

Black Rock Construction Inc.

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with beige walls, an undermount sink, brown floor, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a drop-in tub and an open shower.

South Bay Traditionaltub

Alison Interiors

Luke Gibson Photog
Inspiration for a traditional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Morada Lane Bathroom

Kisha Gianni Designs

Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Santa Barbara with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Old Naples Custom Home

Dream Coast Builders

Photo of a large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with a drop-in tub, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and beige walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub and Marble 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.