This stylish update for a family bathroom in a Vermont country house involved a complete reconfiguration of the layout to allow for a built-in linen closet, a 42" wide soaking tub/shower and a double vanity. The reclaimed pine vanity and iron hardware play off the patterned tile floor and ship lap walls for a contemporary eclectic mix.

Modern Mountain Home

Studio McGee

Shop the Look, See the Photo Tour here: https://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2016/4/4/modern-mountain-home-tour Watch the Webisode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtwvqrNPjhU Travis J Photography

Complete Home Renovation

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Mel Carll
This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Edgewood

Bearded Builders

Design ideas for a large industrial master bathroom in Omaha with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Victorian Renovation

Simpson & Voyle

This beautiful principle suite is like a beautiful retreat from the world. Created to exaggerate a sense of calm and beauty. The tiles look like wood to give a sense of warmth, with the added detail of brass finishes. the bespoke vanity unity made from marble is the height of glamour. The large scale mirrored cabinets, open the space and reflect the light from the original victorian windows, with a view onto the pink blossom outside.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and panelled walls.

Midtown East Co-op Renovation

Josh Manes Architecture

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Laguna Beach Hillside

Payton Addison

Reclaimed wood vanity custom made by Payton Addison Interior Design, white marble countertop, soaking tub, white marble floors
Large country master bathroom in Orange County with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Spring Lake Retreat

threshold interiors

Photo of a beach style bathroom in New York with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Other with open cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, an undermount sink and a niche.

Bathroom Renovation

Heather Roser Interiors

Custom stone double vanity. Tiled shower
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with open cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door, white cabinets, an open shower, light hardwood floors, marble benchtops and grey benchtops.

Villa moderne - Marrakech

Demeure Design

Contemporary style bathroom of modern family residence in Marrakech, Morocco.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, marble floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Fulham Garden Flat

Lisette Voute Designs

We put in an extra bathroom with the extension. We designed this vanity unit, which was custom made, and added in large baskets to hold towels and linens. We love using wall lights in bathrooms to add some warmth and charm.

CRYSTAL COVE, NEWPORT

Kristin Lam Interiors

Masculine guest bath with gray marble floors and matchstick herringbone tile wall.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Spanish Colonial Whole House Renovation

Allen Construction

Guest bathroom. Architect: The Warner Group. Photographer: Kelly Teich
Mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Santa Barbara with open cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Transitional Elegance Boy's Bathroom

John McClain Design

Elegant yet glamorous textural wallcovering is the best way to showcase this marble and gold leaf vanity. Gold accents throughout this small media bath. Stephen Allen Photography

Master Bathroom

Paragon Custom Builders

The wood paneling in this Master Bathroom brings a comforting ambiance to the freestanding tub.
Design ideas for a country master bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, slate floors and marble benchtops.

One Arts Condo

Grace Bender Interiors, Inc

Modern Bath with Custom Cabinetry, Walker Zanger Tivoli Striato Tile, Marble Counters, and Freestanding Tub.
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, open cabinets and an alcove shower.

Modern Rustic Aspen Mountain Retreat

Frank de Biasi Interiors

Frank de Biasi Interiors
Photo of a large country master bathroom in Denver with an undermount sink, open cabinets, marble benchtops, beige walls, marble floors, beige tile and marble.

Yarranabbe House

Kate Nixon

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Open Cabinets 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.