Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Observatory Park French Modern

Pruett & Co.

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Shuffling The Decks

Jaffe Architecture + Interiors

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, beige tile, glass sheet wall, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Complete Home Remodel

American Home Improvement Inc.

Mater bathroom complete high-end renovation by Americcan Home Improvement, Inc.
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, wood-look tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, recessed and wood walls.

A Star is Born!

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

Art Deco Bathroom

Burrow & Nest

In keeping with the age of the house, circa 1920, an art deco inspired bathroom was installed in classic black and white. Brass and black fixtures add warmth, as does the metallic ceiling. Reeded glass accents are another nod to the era, as is the hex marble floor. A custom bench and niche were installed, working around the old bones of the house. A new window was installed, widening the view, but high enough to provide privacy. Board and batten provide interest and texture to the bold black walls.

Luxurious Primary Suite

Hem Collective

This project included a reconfiguration of the second story, including a new bathroom and walk-in closet for the primary suite. We brought in ample light with multiple skylights, added coziness with a fireplace, and used rich materials for a result that feels luxurious and reflects the personality of the stylish homeowners.

Monkton Navy & White Marble Bathroom

Taylor Made Custom Contracting Inc.

In this beautifully refinished hall bathroom, we feature a natural white Carrera marble stone complemented with white porcelain tile. The uniquely shaped shower shows off a hexagon-shaped floor tile, marble accent tile, pencil border, and porcelain wall tile. Included is a custom tempered shower door and half wall with brushed nickel hardware to accent the traditional decor. The 38”x18” custom bench and wall niche maintain a personalized look and functionality to the new shower. To create consistency in the design, both the mirror and the vanity were chosen in the shade “espresso” in addition to brushed nickel hardware for all the accessories. We know that this bathroom will stand the test of time for both design and workmanship.

Sports Med Spa

Midcity Design Group

Modern spa shower with seamless glass, shower bench, robe hooks, and more
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Moroccan Vanity

Maraya Interior Design

New Moroccan Villa on the Santa Barbara Riviera, overlooking the Pacific ocean and the city. In this terra cotta and deep blue home, we used natural stone mosaics and glass mosaics, along with custom carved stone columns. Every room is colorful with deep, rich colors. In the master bath we used blue stone mosaics on the groin vaulted ceiling of the shower. All the lighting was designed and made in Marrakesh, as were many furniture pieces. The entry black and white columns are also imported from Morocco. We also designed the carved doors and had them made in Marrakesh. Cabinetry doors we designed were carved in Canada. The carved plaster molding were made especially for us, and all was shipped in a large container (just before covid-19 hit the shipping world!) Thank you to our wonderful craftsman and enthusiastic vendors! Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Santa Ynez, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills and Calabasas. Architecture by Thomas Ochsner in Santa Barbara, CA

Gladstone Master Bathroom

Casamia Interior Design

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, orange walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

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.

Goldenrod

Shear Construction

Glass alcove shower, LED mirror overlooking quartzite countertops, white oak floating vanity, and stone floors.
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a floating vanity and a single vanity.

Park Hill Renovation

Momoko Morton

Master bathroom with wetroom
Design ideas for a large traditional master wet room bathroom in Denver with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, marble benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, mosaic tile floors, grey floor, a niche and a shower seat.

Ridge at Hangman Rancher

Taylor Design

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathrooms

Seacliff Construction & Design

Keeping the integrity of the existing style is important to us — and this Rio Del Mar cabin remodel is a perfect example of that. For this special bathroom update, we preserved the essence of the original lathe and plaster walls by using a nickel gap wall treatment. The decorative floor tile and a pebbled shower call to mind the history of the house and its beach location. The marble counter, and custom towel ladder, add a natural, modern finish to the room that match the homeowner's unique designer flair.

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.

Small white bathroom remodeling with Frameless Shower in Pasadena

Smart Remodeling LLC

The custom shower was with Frameless shower glass and border. The shower floor was from mosaic tile. We used natural stone and natural marble for the bathroom. With a single under-mount sink. Premade white cabinet shaker style, we customize it to fit the space. the bathroom contains a one-piece toilet. Small but functional design that meets customer expectations.

Bathrooms

Lindsay Pennington Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, an alcove shower, blue tile and a hinged shower door.

Oceanfront Oasis

St. Pierre Construction

Master bathroom featuring Dolomite marble mosaic floors, white oak inset cabinetry with toe kick lighting, horizontal ship walls, marble countertops with a 3" mitered edge, large lighted mirrors and large decorative lighting fixtures. The curbless shower features dolomite marble mosaic floors, horizontal shiplap exterior walls, custom elongated marble hexagon tiles on the shower walls, a built-in bench and storage ledge, as well as custom inset cabinetry for linen storage.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and a Shower Seat

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.