To give our client a clean and relaxing look, we used polished porcelain wood plank tiles on the walls laid vertically and metallic penny tiles on the floor. Using a floating marble shower bench opens the space and allows the client more freedom in range and adds to its elegance. The niche is accented with a metallic glass subway tile laid in a herringbone pattern.

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.

Bathroom Examples

Adrian Woodworks

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Squipnocket Casa

Williams Metcalf Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, yellow benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Guest Bath

Metamorphosis Studios, LLc

Hattie Quik
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Louisville with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Kauffman Master Bathroom

Red Oak Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Coastal Condo Renovation

Coastal Peach Interiors

A 2005 built Cape Canaveral condo updated to 2021 Coastal Chic. Shower floor was updated to a custom, locally made pebble tile to compliment existing shower wall tile. Vanity received a pop of color and new fixtures, along with new lighting and rustic frame around the mirror.

Residential Remodeling

ProCare Contracting & Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orlando with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, marble benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and laminate floors.

Leelanau Stable House

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Design ideas for a large master bathroom in Other with distressed cabinets, white walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Diseño de casa en grises

Sube Interiorismo

Large transitional master bathroom in Bilbao with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, beige walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper, an alcove shower, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops and a shower seat.

Newly Built Home, Newark NY

First Choice Electric Supply, Lighting Showroom

The owners wanted to match all of the hardware in their master bathroom, so they chose to go with black. It gives a sleek and fabulous look. Their vanity lights have a seeded glass that gives it a unique and stylish appearance.

Master Bath Remodel Before and After

Willis Builders Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Timeless Master Bath

Blackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello

Classic marble master bathroom by Blackdoor by Tamra Coviello. This light and bright bathroom is grounded by the dark espresso cabinets. The large rectangular mirror makes this small bathroom feel much bigger.

Avalon II Project Photos

Dream Finders Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Driftwood Cottage

Home at 2 Design

A spacious pantry in the lower level of this home is the perfect solution for housing decorative platters, vases, baskets, etc., as well as providing additional wine storage. A 19th C pocket door was repurposed with barn door hardware and painted the prefect color to match the adjacent antique bakery sign.

Timeless Master Bath

Blackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello

Uptown Coastal

JMR Designs, Inc.

A complete home renovation bringing an 80's home into a contemporary coastal design with touches of earth tones to highlight the owner's art collection. JMR Designs created a comfortable and inviting space for relaxing, working and entertaining family and friends.

Riverside Bathroom Remodel

Barbara Clayton Design

Photo of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Wichita with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, laminate floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Leelanau Stable House

Shoreline Architecture & Design

Photo of a large master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, white walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Frazee Bathroom Remodel

Vision Construction

White shaker style cabinets. Dark cultured marble countertops with dropdown makeup station and chrome fixtures.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, yellow walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Laminate Floors 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.