Photography by Meredith Heuer
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink and soapstone benchtops.

Felton

Crystal Homes

Design ideas for a traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops and a shower curtain.

Prestwick

Michelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Mediterranean - Aggarwal Residence

Impluvium Architecture

Impluvium Architecture Location: San Ramon, CA, USA This project was a direct referral from a friend. I was the Architect and helped coordinate with various sub-contractors. I also co-designed the project with various consultants including Interior and Landscape Design Almost always, and in this case, I do my best to draw out the creativity of my clients, even when they think that they are not creative. This house is a perfect example of that with much of the client's vision and culture infused into the house.

Wisconsin Homes

Elisa Eesley Good Homes Good Cause since 1999

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Wheaton Residence Bathroom

Studio21 Architects

Contemporary home built in Wheaton, IL
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, mosaic tile, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Prestwick

Michelle Glennon Interior Design, Inc

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Lakeside Residence-Lower Level

Homestyles Interior Design

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Charlotte with mosaic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Mediterranean

Integrity Luxury Homes

This is an example of a mediterranean bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

2016 Park City Area Showcase of Homes

Cameo Homes Inc.

Beautiful Master Bathroom by Park City Home Builder, Cameo Homes Inc. This home was featured in the 2016 Park City Area Showcase of Homes. www.cameohomesinc.com

Gramercy Park 3 Bedroom

Campbell Design + Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile and white walls.

Under The Boardwalk

Morrison Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Brockway Gathering

Aspen Leaf Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Master Bathroom with Contemporary Vanity

Roomscapes, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, mosaic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and grey floor.

vintage home

The R Streets

The R Streets and Austin Light
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Alexandria Transitional Master Bath

Brian J. McGarry Interiors

Here we can really see the great "Wasabi" granite countertop. Note that we used a coordinating finish from Lutron for the outlet covers. The faucets are from Hansgrohe. With the redesign we added a very useful four drawer base with full extension glide drawers. Photos by Brian J. McGarry

Merion Station Bathroom Remodel and Design 19066

Grande Decor

Michele Moran Photography
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Coto de Caza

Folsom General Contracting, Inc.

Gary Folsom
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with a vessel sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Minneapolis Guest Bath

Destiny Homes

Photo of a modern bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

One House- 6 Bathrooms!

Sally Scott Interior Designer

Karissa Van Tassel Photography A more masculine bathroom for the male teenager of the family, the more rustic bathroom provides style and function. Easy glide barn door type shower doors add to the design.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic 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.