Hip guest bath with custom open vanity, unique wall sconces, slate counter top, and Toto toilet.
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with light wood cabinets, a double shower, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

San Clemente 2

Nexus Building and Design

Design ideas for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Beachfront Elegance

Williams Wood Works Inc

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Countertops

Holz and Stein Architectural Surfaces

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Spa-Like Bathroom

Lynn Ronan Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with mosaic tile, soapstone benchtops, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bellevue Contemporary

Baluco

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Blanchard Basement

Victoria Renovations

This is an example of a small country master bathroom in Atlanta with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops and an undermount sink.

Atherton Residence

TINEKE TRIGGS

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Windsor Square

BAR Design + Construction

Anthony Rich
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathroom Renovation In Port Richey - Westport

DCI Home Improvements

With the influx of construction in west Pasco during the late 60’s and 70’s, we saw a plethora of 2 and 3 bedroom homes being constructed with little or no attention paid to the existing bathrooms and kitchens in the homes. Homes on the water were no exception. Typically they were built to just be a functional space, but rarely did they ever accomplish this. We had the opportunity to renovate a gentleman’s master bathroom in the Westport area of Port Richey. It was a story that started off with the client having a tale of an unscrupulous contractor that he hired to perform his renovation project and things took a turn and lets just say they didn’t pan out. The client approached us to see what we could do. We never had the opportunity to see the bathroom in its original state as the tear out had already been taken care of, somewhat, by the previous contractor. We listened to what the client wanted to do with the space and devised a plan. We enlarged the shower area, adding specialty items like a wall niche, heated mirror, rain head shower, and of course a custom glass enclosure. To the main portion of the bathroom we were able to add a larger vanity with waterfall faucet, large framed mirror, and new lighting. New floor tile, wall tile, and accessories rounded out this build.

HAMPTONS CHIC

Dee Ann Design LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

West University Custom - Transitional Style

Brickmoon Design

Large transitional kids bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

White Plains House

Andrew Mikhael Architect

Photos by John Porcheddu
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in New York with a trough sink, distressed cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and a two-piece toilet.

Suite Six

Fowlkes Studio

Brandon Webster Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and an open shower.

Vermont

Laurel Feldman Interiors, IIDA

Photo of a large country master bathroom in Chicago with a drop-in tub, beige tile, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, porcelain tile, soapstone benchtops and porcelain floors.

Elegant Master Retreat

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

Light grey and cream tones are meshed with brass fixtures to transform the original dated bathroom into an extravagant updated retreat. A new frameless glass shower helps make the room appear larger by exposing the expansive shower. The new reclaimed wood vanity and two-toned vanity lights infuse a bit of rustic flair.

Bathroom Addition

Realty Restoration, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, green walls, soapstone benchtops and porcelain floors.

Lakeside Craftsmen // Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Large beach style master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Downtown Condo Remodel

Aviv Tile and Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Porcelain Floors 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.