Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, gray tile and white tile.

Bathrooms

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ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Whole House Under 2,500 SF: Michael Merrill Design Studio completely remodeled this Edwardian penthouse in a way that honored his client’s vision of having each room distinct from one another, ranging in styles from traditional to modern.

Marabou

Kohler

The dark wood Marabou tailored vanity is a nod to traditional craftsman charm that brims with classic American Design
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Milwaukee with an integrated sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls and marble floors.

Kids Bath

Patti Ogden Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, subway tile, marble floors, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

[Paul] - Rénovation d'une salle de bain dans une maison des années 70

Maison Bloom Home Design

Grand plan vasque et faible profondeur pour faciliter la circulation dans une salle de bain étroite
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

[Paul] - Rénovation d'une salle de bain dans une maison des années 70

Maison Bloom Home Design

Agencement et aménagement de la salle de bain en conservant la baignoire, en isolant les wc tout en gardant la lumière apportée par la fenêtre Création d'une cloison avec ouverture en partie haute

Swedish Modern Meets Denver Bungalow

HQ Architects

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Open Contemporary Custom Home

GM Drafting & Design Inc.

Photo: Julian Plimley
Inspiration for a large contemporary bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, with a sauna, a vessel sink, grey floor, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, marble floors, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Back Bay Bathroom Renovation - Finished

Lemanski Construction Co., LLC

Small modern master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, gray tile, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an alcove shower and a hinged shower door.

Beech Avenue

Erica Gelman Design Inc.

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with a freestanding tub, black tile, black and white tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, white walls, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and a niche.

Serene Spa-Like Master Bathroom

MSK Design Build

Painted Crystal Cabinets in Stone Bluff with a matte finish are understated, elegant and provide lots of storage.
Large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, marble floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Martha Franco Architecture & Design

Photo credit: Alex Parent
Large contemporary master bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, an undermount sink, white tile, white walls, marble floors, solid surface benchtops, marble, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

White and Wood Bathroom

OnSite Studios / OnlinePropertyShowcase

Jay Groccia © 2014 Granite Communications, inc.
Contemporary master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an open shower, marble and white benchtops.

New Springville Residence

ALX Interiors, Inc, Alexandra Fernandez

Zbig Jedrus
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, white tile, grey walls, marble floors, solid surface benchtops, a corner shower, stone tile, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

State Condo

eMOD Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with a sliding shower screen, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Apartment #2

Moulton Layne, P.L.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Lisa and Dominic's New Construction

Amy Storm & Company

This is the master bath, full of marble and sparkle. Carlos Vegara Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and marble floors.

UPPER EAST SIDE PIED-À-TERRE

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Guest Bath with porcelain floor and wall tile, and custom wall mounted vanity. *Regan Wood Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, porcelain tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and an open shower.

Brentwood 2-story Family Home

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This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, marble, a shower curtain, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom Vanities & Renovations

Wrightcraft

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Marble Floors and Solid Surface 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.