Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass-front cabinets, matchstick tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

2014 Homeshow

Morse Western Homes LLC

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

New Smyrna beach condos

Del Mar Construction

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Spa experience in Rio Rancho

Designers i

Spa experience in Rio Rancho. Remodel by: There's no place like home llc. Photo by: Su Casa Magazine
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, brown tile, gray tile, green tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Fairway Drive

Berglund Architects

Ric Stovall
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Waypoint Kitchens

Arnold Lumber Company

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Private Residence 1 Solon

K+ Integration Systems, LLC

Rob Myers
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Baths

KF Walter Homes

Kevin J. Rose Media (kevinjrose.com)
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, travertine floors and soapstone benchtops.

Pacific Palisades / Condo Renovation

ESV Prime Construction Specialists, Inc.

Complete Condo Renovation Photo Credit: Adam Latham
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Woodinville Transitional Home Remodel

Peg Cox Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, an alcove shower and ceramic floors.

2017 Family Home

The Ben Brown Group

Photo credits - Douglas Family
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Austin with an alcove tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, matchstick tile, ceramic floors and soapstone benchtops.

Spa experience in Rio Rancho

Designers i

Spa experience in Rio Rancho. Remodel by: There's no place like home llc. Photo by: Su Casa Magazine
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, brown tile, gray tile, green tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Spa experience in Rio Rancho

Designers i

Spa experience in Rio Rancho. Remodel by: There's no place like home llc. Photo by: Su Casa Magazine
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, brown tile, gray tile, green tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

New Smyrna beach condos

Del Mar Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

2014 Homeshow

Morse Western Homes LLC

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Private Residence 1 Solon

K+ Integration Systems, LLC

Rob Myers
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Woodinville Transitional Home Remodel

Peg Cox Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Woodinville Transitional Home Remodel

Peg Cox Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Woodinville Transitional Home Remodel

Peg Cox Design

Bathroom Design Ideas with Matchstick Tile and Soapstone 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.