Our clients wished for a larger main bathroom with more light and storage. We expanded the footprint and used light colored marble tile, countertops and paint colors to give the room a brighter feel and added a cherry wood vanity to warm up the space. The matt black finish of the glass shower panels and the mirrors allows for top billing in this design and gives it a more modern feel.

Waterford Residence Master Suite Bathroom

Amy Carman Design

When planning this custom residence, the owners had a clear vision – to create an inviting home for their family, with plenty of opportunities to entertain, play, and relax and unwind. They asked for an interior that was approachable and rugged, with an aesthetic that would stand the test of time. Amy Carman Design was tasked with designing all of the millwork, custom cabinetry and interior architecture throughout, including a private theater, lower level bar, game room and a sport court. A materials palette of reclaimed barn wood, gray-washed oak, natural stone, black windows, handmade and vintage-inspired tile, and a mix of white and stained woodwork help set the stage for the furnishings. This down-to-earth vibe carries through to every piece of furniture, artwork, light fixture and textile in the home, creating an overall sense of warmth and authenticity.

Highlands Renovation

Wm Ohs Showrooms

Photo Credit: Emily Redfield
Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Denver with brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets.

HGTV Bathrooms

Soko Design

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

Western Springs Transitional

Plain & Posh

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.

Halifax Bathroom Remodel

Kirby Home Designs

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Oklahoma City with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

14th Street Project

Elkins + Co

Photo of a small arts and crafts bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kerry Howell Real Estate Interior Design Portfolio

Kerry Howell Photography

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mission Dolores

Jeff King & Company

Aubrie Pick Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, green tile, white walls, white floor and white benchtops.

Traditional Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Sunnyvale Kitchen, Master Bath & Hall Bath

LCID

A master bathroom gets an update with a dramatic blue glass tile waterfall accenting the large format Carrara tile shower wall. The blue vanity pulls the color around the room.

Raleigh Modern Farm Bath Renovation

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Bob Fortner Photography
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.

OC Ranch Remodel

Studio McGee

Inspiration for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, white walls, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

10th Street - Bathroom

Mowery Marsh Architects LLC

The blue subway tile provides a focal point in the kids bathroom. The ceiling detail conceals an HVAC access panel. Blackstock Photography
Photo of a contemporary kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a wall-mount toilet, subway tile and an open shower.

Redesigned Bathroom

Designing First Impressions

Nadia Gottfried
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, a double shower, gray tile, pebble tile, white walls, porcelain floors, marble benchtops and an undermount sink.

Neighborhood Charm

Anchor Builders

This remodel went from a tiny story-and-a-half Cape Cod, to a charming full two-story home. The Master Bathroom has a custom built double vanity with plenty of built-in storage between the sinks and in the recessed medicine cabinet. The walls are done in a Sherwin Williams wallpaper from the Come Home to People's Choice Black & White collection, number 491-2670. The custom vanity is Benjamin Moore in Simply White OC-117, with a Bianco Cararra marble top. Both the shower and floor of this bathroom are tiled in Hampton Carrara marble. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.

Hampton Hall - Farnsleigh

Court Atkins Group

Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, marble benchtops and brown cabinets.

Orchard View

Shelter Interiors LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional kids bathroom in Bridgeport with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

San Rafael New Build

Florence Livingston Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wet room bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat and a built-in vanity.

Modern Mid Century Bathroom Remodel

Create Construction

Before and After
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Limestone 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.