Photo Credit - Mark Heffron
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, green walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Master Bathroom Walnut Base with Marble Shower

Tyler Allen Designs

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a corner shower and white benchtops.

Rustic Hickory Beauty

Carhart Kitchen & Bath

Brand: Showplace Wood Products Door Style: Chesapeake 275 Wood Specie: Oak Finish: Coffee Counter Top Brand: Onyx Color: Dove
Photo of a large transitional bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, a corner shower, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and an open shower.

2016 Spanish Revival

Kim Grant Design Inc

Kim Grant, Architect; Elizabeth Barkett, Interior Designer - Ross Thiele & Sons Ltd.; Theresa Clark, Landscape Architect; Gail Owens, Photographer
Design ideas for a small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink and onyx benchtops.

Bathrooms

AK Construction Enterprises Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Gold Coast Residence

Illinois Granite & Marble Ltd.

Krzysztof Hotlos
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with marble floors, onyx benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, beige walls and an undermount sink.

Norwood Bathroom

Two Birds Design

Rob Nelson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor, grey walls, porcelain floors, an open shower and a laundry.

Chestnut Hill Renovation

Vani Sayeed Studios

Interior Design - Vani Sayeed Studios Photography - Jared Kuzia
This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Green Onyx Bathroom

Northwest Granite & Flooring

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an alcove tub, a corner shower, white walls, an undermount sink and onyx benchtops.

Venetian Blind Projects

Venetian Blind Carpet One Floor & Home

Photo of a large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, onyx benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Infiinity Tub Oasis - Bath Crashers

Mark Brand Architecture

We designed this bathroom makeover for an episode of Bath Crashers on DIY. This is how they described the project: "A dreary gray bathroom gets a 180-degree transformation when Matt and his crew crash San Francisco. The space becomes a personal spa with an infinity tub that has a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Marble floors and a marble shower kick up the luxury factor, and a walnut-plank wall adds richness to warm the space. To top off this makeover, the Bath Crashers team installs a 10-foot onyx countertop that glows at the flip of a switch." This was a lot of fun to participate in. Note the ceiling mounted tub filler. Photos by Mark Fordelon

Granite

Select Stone

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, travertine, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Carmichael Remodel

Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.

Geoff Okarma
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Sacramento with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and onyx benchtops.

Honey Onyx in Huntington, Master Bath

Simply Baths & Kitchens

Growing tired of their home's generic finishes, these Connecticut homeowners first worked with Simply Baths & Showcase Kitchens on their kitchen remodel and home addition. Upon completing the kitchen, they realized that they wanted to bring the same high-style to their master bathroom. The design team at Simply Baths, Inc. worked with the homeowners to incorporate features as fashionable as they are functional. With the original square footage and a similar layout, the new design altered the existing tub deck to accommodate a larger, frameless shower with shower seat. For a sleek, spa-like look, they chose Kohler's water tiles to insert in the shower tile. The new hydrotherapy tub has a heater to keep the water warm. The master bathroom also features a brown onyx tub deck and countertops, marble vessel sinks, marble mirrors, and a make-up bench. The cathedral ceiling and skylight add a light, airy atmosphere to the room. By making the most of the existing space, the homeowners now have a relaxing retreat they love.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom
Inspiration for a midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Highland Heights Master Bath

KAS Interior Design

His and her vanity with onyx counters. Freestanding soaking tub with nearby steam shower. Heated floors. Brushed nickel fixtures.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

443 Greenwich, Tribeca

Chango

Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Raquel Langworthy See the full story in Domino
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Virginia Highlands Home in Process

Rossoto Art LLC

William Rossoto, Rossoto Art LLC
Mid-sized mediterranean bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and onyx benchtops.

Asian Elements

Goedecke Flooring & Design Center

This maple vanity is lit underneath and by rope lighting under the Honey Onyx top.
Photo of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in Boston with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige tile, pebble tile, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and onyx benchtops.

Key West Model Home at Naples Reserve

Norris Furniture & Interiors

Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, an open shower and white floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Onyx Benchtops and Terrazzo 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.