We divided 1 oddly planned bathroom into 2 whole baths to make this family of four SO happy! Mom even got her own special bathroom so she doesn't have to share with hubby and the 2 small boys any more.

Eclectic Fairway Manor

Tran + Thomas Design Studio

Eclectic bathroom in Kansas City with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Rosewood

Home and Made Custom Builders

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Green Hills Addition

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Talmadge St Los Feliz Craftsman

Julia Chasman Design

Tiny master bath has curbless shower with floor-to-ceiling Heath tile. IKEA floating vanity with marble vessel sink, and wall matte black faucet. Vintage mirror from Salvare Goods in LA. Wall niche with marble hex tile. Hanging sconce Kohler matte black shower set. Ceiling fixture from Rejuvenation

Whidbey Island Farmhouse

Dovetail General Contractors

Plaster walls, teak shower floor, granite counter top, and teak cabinets with custom windows opening into shower.
Inspiration for a modern bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, concrete floors, granite benchtops, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a floating vanity and wood.

2020 NARI CotY Award-Winning Bathroom

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

HDR Remodeling, Inc., Berkeley, California, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath $50,001 to $75,000
Small traditional bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Midwestern Coastal Custom Home- Burr Ridge, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bright & Beautiful

Rocca Custom Homes

Dreamy master Shower cozy hideaway for a quiet soak.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Cedar Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and black and white tile.

Dune Road Bathroom Remodel in Bethany Beach DE

Sea Light Design-Build

Bathroom Remodel in Dune Road, Bethany Beach DE - Bathroom with Light Gray Subway Wall Tiles
Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Denver Colorado Residence Bathroom

Robeson Design

With the homeowner’s guests in mind, Interior Designer Rebecca Robeson transforms an outdated and cramped Guest Bathroom into a modern, luxury space by replacing a tiny pedestal sink with a custom built vanity providing much needed storage in a small bathroom. Making every inch count, the vanity is complete with deep storage drawers on soft-close hinges. Contemporary drawer pulls provide stylish, easy-open convenience. A petite under-mount sink allows for maximum countertop space in gleaming white marble, tying in the beautiful laser cut, oval shape stone pieces placed horizontally, Rebecca chose grey grout to surround each piece, giving it an embedded look. Carrying the feature wall from the toilet on into the back wall of the shower, this once tiny bathroom (painted red) gets a new lease on life! Rebecca’s creative solution to the lack of usable surface space was to design a custom ceiling mounted shelving unit above the toilet. Shown here, it's used for well-appointed accessory pieces but when necessary, can also serve the functional needs of guests for makeup bags, shaving kits, perfume and toiletries. Smoked glass shelves hang on stainless steel cables, suspended from the ceiling. Custom doors by Earthwood Custom Remodeling, complete the modern clean look in this Bathroom. Earthwood Custom Remodeling, Inc. Exquisite Kitchen Design Tech Lighting - Black Whale Lighting Photos by Ryan Garvin Photography

Raleigh Modern Farm Bath Renovation

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Bob Fortner Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mid-Century Modern Master Bath

Design Phase

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Water Oak

Carlton Edwards

Tall board and batten wainscoting is used to wrap this ensuite bath. An antique dresser was converted into a sink.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Nashville with marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets, purple walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

Chesterfield

Amareaux Interior Design Inc.

True Spaces Photography
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, metal tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Elegant El Dorado Hills Master Bathroom

Juxtaposed Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Sacramento with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

South Salt Lake Remodel

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Water's Edge

Timothy M. Giguere, AIA - TMS Architects

Architectrure by TMS Architects Rob Karosis Photography
Inspiration for a beach style master bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

HGTV Bathrooms

Soko Design

Bethany Nauert
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Granite 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.