You don't have to own a big celebrity mansion to have a beautifully appointed house finished with unique and special materials. When my clients bought an average condo kitted out with all the average builder-grade things that average builders stuff into spaces like that, they longed to make it theirs. Being collectors of colorful Fiesta tableware and lovers of extravagant stone, we set about infusing the space with a dose of their fun personality. There wasn’t a corner of the house that went untouched in this extensive renovation. The ground floor got a complete make-over with a new Calacatta Gold tile floor, and I designed a very special border of Lunada Bay glass mosaic tiles that outlines the edge of every room. We ripped out a solid walled staircase and replaced it with a visually lighter cable rail system, and a custom hanging chandelier now shines over the living room. The kitchen was redesigned to take advantage of a wall that was previously just shallow pantry storage. By opening it up and installing cabinetry, we doubled the counter space and made the kitchen much more spacious and usable. We also removed a low hanging set of upper cabinets that cut off the kitchen from the rest of the ground floor spaces. Acquarella Fantasy quartzite graces the counter surfaces and continues down in a waterfall feature in order to enjoy as much of this stone’s natural beauty as possible. One of my favorite spaces turned out to be the primary bathroom. The scheme for this room took shape when we were at a slab warehouse shopping for material. We stumbled across a packet of a stunning quartzite called Fusion Wow Dark and immediately fell in love. We snatched up a pair of slabs for the counter as well as the back wall of the shower. My clients were eager to be rid of a tub-shower alcove and create a spacious curbless shower, which meant a full piece of stone on the entire long wall would be stunning. To compliment it, I found a neutral, sandstone-like tile for the return walls of the shower and brought it around the remaining walls of the space, capped with a coordinating chair rail. But my client's love of gold and all things sparkly led us to a wonderful mosaic. Composed of shifting hues of honey and gold, I envisioned the mosaic on the vanity wall and as a backing for the niche in the shower. We chose a dark slate tile to ground the room, and designed a luxurious, glass French door shower enclosure. Little touches like a motion-detected toe kick night light at the vanity, oversized LED mirrors, and ultra-modern plumbing fixtures elevate this previously simple bathroom. And I designed a watery-themed guest bathroom with a deep blue vanity, a large LED mirror, toe kick lights, and customized handmade porcelain tiles illustrating marshland scenes and herons. All photos by Bernardo Grijalva

Traditional Interior Renovation

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hunting Valley Cottage

Payne & Payne Builders

Custom bath. Wood ceiling. Round circle window. . . #payneandpayne #homebuilder #custombuild #remodeledbathroom #custombathroom #ohiocustomhomes #dreamhome #nahb #buildersofinsta #beforeandafter #huntingvalley #clevelandbuilders #AtHomeCLE . .?@paulceroky

Haley Drive Renovation

Studio Steidley

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Merrick - Master Bathroom

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Complete remodel of a master bathroom.
Large transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Alphington Riverside

Camilla Molders Design

The luxurious ensuite at our Alphington Riverside project featuring curved wall walk in shower and New York Marble vanity. Interior Design - Camilla Molders Design Architecture - Phooey Architect

New Home Build 1

Lisa OBrien Interior Designs

Large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Southold - Modern Twist on North Fork Home

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Guest Bathroom remodel in North Fork vacation house. The stone floor flows straight through to the shower eliminating the need for a curb. A stationary glass panel keeps the water in and eliminates the need for a door. Mother of pearl tile on the long wall with a recessed niche creates a soft focal wall.

Williamsburg Carriage House

Sergio Mercado Design

Joshua McHugh
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bathroom Vanity

Fratantoni Interior Designers

This Italian Villa bathroom vanity features a custom built-in dark wood vanity.
Photo of an expansive mediterranean master bathroom in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mirror tile, multi-coloured walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Downtown Bellevue Custom Home | Primary Bathroom

JayMarc Homes

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wood walls.

Custom Home Bathrooms by Fratantoni Luxury Estates!

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

World Renowned Luxury Home Builder Fratantoni Luxury Estates built these beautiful Bathrooms! They build homes for families all over the country in any size and style. They also have in-house Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design and world-class interior designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers! Hire one or all three companies to design, build and or remodel your home!

Connecticut En Suite

RIKB Design Build

A dream En Suite. We updated this 80s home with a transitional style bathroom complete with double vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk in shower with bench seat.

Heritage Construction Bourque new construction

Su Casa Cabinets INC

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Cedar Point Baths

the Design Studio, LLC

Large traditional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

West Pennant Hills: House Renovation Sydney 2120

The Renovation Broker

Photo of a large master bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

2018 Home A Rama People Choice

Kent Shaffer Builders, Inc.

The Home Aesthetic
Photo of a large country master bathroom in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

North Ocean Way | Classic Estate

Woolems Luxury Builders

New 2-story residence with additional 9-car garage, exercise room, enoteca and wine cellar below grade. Detached 2-story guest house and 2 swimming pools.

Top Homes in Arizona by Fratantoni Design!

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!

Alphington Riverside House

Camilla Molders Design

Looking through to the luxurious ensuite bathroom through the walk in robe at our Alphington Riverside project
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Multi-Coloured 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.