Our clients wanted a REAL master bathroom with enough space for both of them to be in there at the same time. Their house, built in the 1940’s, still had plenty of the original charm, but also had plenty of its original tiny spaces that just aren’t very functional for modern life. The original bathroom had a tiny stall shower, and just a single vanity with very limited storage and counter space. Not to mention kitschy pink subway tile on every wall. With some creative reconfiguring, we were able to reclaim about 25 square feet of space from the bedroom. Which gave us the space we needed to introduce a double vanity with plenty of storage, and a HUGE walk-in shower that spans the entire length of the new bathroom! While we knew we needed to stay true to the original character of the house, we also wanted to bring in some modern flair! Pairing strong graphic floor tile with some subtle (and not so subtle) green tones gave us the perfect blend of classic sophistication with a modern glow up. Our clients were thrilled with the look of their new space, and were even happier about how large and open it now feels!

Stylish refurbishment in Fitzrovia

Samantha Watkins McRae

Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

House of H&G 5

H and G Designs

Ensuite Design by H&G Designs
This is an example of a large modern bathroom in Sunshine Coast with medium wood cabinets, pink tile, marble benchtops, pink benchtops and a single vanity.

Thornton Double Bath Remodel

Dee Hurford Designs

The outdated jacuzzi tub and builder grade shower were removed to create a large curbless walk-in shower. The main focal point of the room is the back wall of the shower which is done in Hampton Carrara Geo Mosaic Marble Tile with rectangular Legno accents. To balance the budget, the side walls were done in Carrara Gris Porcelain Gloss 12x24 tile. The entire bathroom floor is done in 12x24 Hampton Carrara Antique Brushed Marble. It gives the floor a nice texture

Heavenly Hills

Corrinn Fisher Interiors

vanity, tile, tub surround installation
Mid-sized country kids bathroom in New Orleans with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Four-Square Craftsman Classic

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Classic master bath with freestanding soaking tub
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Period home, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire

Vaughan Design and Development

Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Hampshire with furniture-like cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, marble, pink walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam and brick walls.

Gray Gables

Tongue & Groove Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Wilmington with a freestanding tub, medium hardwood floors, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Transitional facelift for a kitchen, 2 bathrooms & the playroom in Sherman Oaks

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

The house's second bathroom was only half a bath with an access door at the dining area. We extended the bathroom by an additional 36" into the family room and relocated the entry door to be in the minor hallway leading to the family room as well. A classical transitional bathroom with white crayon style tile on the walls, including the entire wall of the toilet and the vanity. The alcove tub has a barn door style glass shower enclosure. and the color scheme is a classical white/gold/blue mix.

Vincent House

Limitless Building

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Perth with black cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a curbless shower, an open shower and a built-in vanity.

Seventh Green

Sage Designs

View of bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, painted wood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

San Francisco Victorian - Classic Remodel

Gwen Callan Design, ASID

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a claw-foot tub, marble floors, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Fresh Transitional Remodel in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with updating the current footprint. Erika filled the niche with much needed storage provisions, like a shelf and cabinet. The shower tile will replaced with stunning blue "Billie Ombre" tile by Artistic Tile. An impressive marble slab was laid on a fresh navy blue vanity, white oval mirrors and fitting industrial sconce lighting rounds out the remodeled space.

Mid-City - Moore Dr. - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount tub, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-City - Moore Dr. - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, marble, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Robinson St.

LETTER FOUR, INC.

Large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with light wood cabinets, a double vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, pink tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche and wood.

Downtown Condo Remodel

Olson & Jones Construction, Inc

This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a sliding shower screen, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Montclair Boho Farmhouse

k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf

This project transformed a Montclair historic home into a bohemian, family-friendly farmhouse. The decor and styling embraced the formal bones of the house but was updated with warm tones and a boho luxe style that is well-suited for everyday living.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops and Zinc 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.