True Spaces Photography
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, metal tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Dauphine St

MLM INCORPORATED

Small traditional master bathroom in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, metal tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom Renovation

Doyle Coffin Architecture LLC

Doyle Coffin Architecture + Dan Lenore, Photographer
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, metal tile, brown walls, porcelain floors and beige tile.

Jan's Suite

König Design Studio

Mid-sized modern kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, metal tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, a double vanity, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Fitzroy Terrace House

Taylor Knights

Peter Clarke
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black tile, metal tile, black walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Tiny house at sea side

ibedi laboratorio di architettura

Cabina doccia vetro/inox con porta scorrevole, piano in lavagna.
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, metal tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

GlassCrafters' Regal Series - Framed Shower Enclosure

GlassCrafters Inc

Regal Series - Framed Shower Enclosure The Regal Series offers hand crafted custom designed solid brass enclosures. Our decorative finishes and unlimited decorative glass options complement classic designs. Solid brass frames are 1/8" wall thickness with a 5/16" Stainless Steel piano hinge adding to the strength and durability of the enclosure. Our designer staff will work closely with you to exceed your expectations.

Havona House

Casa e Progetti

Master Bathroom
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in London with white cabinets, a curbless shower, metal tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Palm Desert Oasis

Pineapple House Interior Design

The makeup table is positioned under the corner window to take advantage of the natural light. Marble on the floor and in the shower is accented with jewelry-like metallic glass tiles. The walls are covered in a reflective grass cloth that glistens. Brett Drury Architectural Photography

San Ysidro Beverly Hills

Creative Builders

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, metal tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and white floor.

Traditional Bronze Bebop His and Hers Vanity

Lowitz and Company, Luxury Accent Tile and Trim

Traditional Bronze Bebop border 1"x12" and Square inset 1"x1" are pared with marble field and hexagon tile for a his and hers vanity. Bronzework Studio Autograph collection.

Renaissance Console Sink, Marquina Taupe Marble

Stone Forest

Stone Forest 42" Renaissance Console Sink in Marquina Taupe Marble. Carved from a single, solid block of grey marble. Shown paired with 4-leg polished nickel console.

Pied-a-Terre Reno & Furnishings

Cynthia Ferguson Designs Inc.

Gillian Jackson
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, blue walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

West Coast Wellness : Pollinator Bathroom

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

The honey toned bathroom is an homage to bees and butterflies in this pollinator suite, a walk-in work of art for finding peace and beauty. Moth handles add warmth and whimsy to a custom vanity and matching mirror made in collaboration with a local artisan using locally salvaged sycamore. The artisan made sink is forged from hand hammered recycled copper. Vintage Limburg sconces with a pattern reminiscent of honeycombs gives off a golden glow over textured ceramic tiles. The overhead lighting also nods to honeycombs, leading to an inviting copper hued shower. The custom honeycomb tiles were made with Giallo Sienna marble, and inlaid with decorative bees. Copper tiles line a magical, shimmery shower space with a honey glow. Oil rubbed bronze accessories hold soaps and plantlife.

Contemporary home with surprise details in Cypress, Texas

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Glamorous yet chic, this Master Bathroom is like a jewelry box. Full of beautiful details. Beginning with the statement of the room - the mirrored tiled wall. It grabs your attention as soon as you enter, as the sheen of the mirrored tiles reflect the blues and greens of the granite countertops.

West Coast Wellness : Pollinator Bathroom

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Mayfair Mansion

Nikki Hinton Photography

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with grey cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, metal tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed.

Victorian Remodel

Spang Builders, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Portland Maine with white cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, metal tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

West 67th Street, New York, NY

Freestyle Restyle

Bathroom. Full gut renovation, decorating and styling of a one bedroom, one bath, 1200 square foot apartment located in the historic Musician’s Building just off Central Park West. The project included new flooring, lighting, custom millwork, full bath design, window treatments, furnishings, rugs, carpeting, art and decorative pieces. Selected by Architectural Digest in 2007 as a "Best of the Rest" winner from over 400 entries in the first Open Audition for residential design

Modern Traditional Home

River Birch Construction

Randy Smith Photography Decorator : Joan Lydia Interiors, Inc.
Mid-sized eclectic bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, metal tile, a vessel sink and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Metal Tile 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.