Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, marble, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, green benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

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.

The Estate by Build Prestige Homes

Build Prestige Homes Pty Ltd

The Estate by Build Prestige Homes is a grand acreage property featuring a magnificent, impressively built main residence, pool house, guest house and tennis pavilion all custom designed and quality constructed by Build Prestige Homes, specifically for our wonderful client. Set on 14 acres of private countryside, the result is an impressive, palatial, classic American style estate that is expansive in space, rich in detailing and features glamourous, traditional interior fittings. All of the finishes, selections, features and design detail was specified and carefully selected by Build Prestige Homes in consultation with our client to curate a timeless, relaxed elegance throughout this home and property. The master suite features gorgeous chandeliers, soft pink doors leading from the ensuite to the expansive WIR, marble arabesque laser cut heated floor tiles, gorgeous wall sconces fitted to custom bevel edged mirrors, Michelangelo marble bench tops with lambs tongue edge.

Yarranabbe House

Kate Nixon

Transitional master bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Lawless Rereat

Searl Lamaster Howe Architects

The soaking tub was positioned to capture views of the tree canopy beyond. The vanity mirror floats in the space, exposing glimpses of the shower behind.

Elegant El Dorado Hills Master Bathroom

Juxtaposed Interiors

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Luxury Master Bath with Soaking Tub

BSA Construction

Stunning master bath with custom tile floor and stone shower, countertops, and trim. Custom white back-lit built-ins with glass fronts, mirror-mounted polished nickel sconces, and polished nickel pendant light. Polished nickel hardware and finishes. Separate water closet with frosted glass door. Deep soaking tub with Lefroy Brooks free-standing tub mixer. Spacious marble curbless shower with glass door, rain shower, hand shower, and steam shower.

Arboles Whole House Remodel

M Prevost Design

Whole House Remodel in a modern spanish meets california casual aesthetic.
Transitional bathroom in San Diego with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and shaker cabinets.

Rosenwald House

Flavin Architects

This remodel of a mid century gem is located in the town of Lincoln, MA a hot bed of modernist homes inspired by Gropius’ own house built nearby in the 1940’s. By the time the house was built, modernism had evolved from the Gropius era, to incorporate the rural vibe of Lincoln with spectacular exposed wooden beams and deep overhangs. The design rejects the traditional New England house with its enclosing wall and inward posture. The low pitched roofs, open floor plan, and large windows openings connect the house to nature to make the most of its rural setting. The bathroom floor and walls are white Thassos marble. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Marlborough Street

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Charming Cape Cod Renovation

Knight Architects LLC

Master bathroom with marble floor tile and wood his and her vanities. Pete Weigley
Photo of a traditional master bathroom in New York with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, beaded inset cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Little Harbor Haven

W Design Interiors

Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, stone tile, beige walls, gray tile, white tile, white floor and white benchtops.

Victorian Renovation

Simpson & Voyle

This beautiful principle suite is like a beautiful retreat from the world. Created to exaggerate a sense of calm and beauty. The tiles look like wood to give a sense of warmth, with the added detail of brass finishes. the bespoke vanity unity made from marble is the height of glamour. The large scale mirrored cabinets, open the space and reflect the light from the original victorian windows, with a view onto the pink blossom outside.

Western Springs Transitional

Plain & Posh

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Sunny & Soulful Family Home

Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in London with green cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain, a laundry, a single vanity and wallpaper.

Light and Airy Bathroom Design

Boxwood Avenue

This gorgeous bathroom design with a free standing tub and marble galore is made even more beautiful with a custom made white oak vanity. The brass mirror and light fixtures compliment the polished nickel tub filler. The walls are classic grey by Benjamin Moore, complete with marble countertops.

French Modern Spec Home-Master Bath Vanity

Studio Shelter

Modern master bathroom in a French modern home, with a wood vanity and marble wall tile
Large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

East London House

Nathalie Priem Photography

Nathalie Priem Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, white walls and a vessel sink.

Elegant El Dorado Hills Master Bathroom

Juxtaposed Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Judy's bathroom

April Case Underwood

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Freestanding 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.