photo by Jessica Delaney
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Cresthaven Residence

Merzbau Design Collective

Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and an open shower.

Avers

Dave's Wholesale Cabinets

Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Newark with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Claremont - Jack & Jill Bathroom

Real Estate Judge

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

East Melbourne House

Nic Owen Architects

Christine Francis
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls and limestone floors.

Providence Master Bath Remodel

Donna McKnight Interiors

Jim Schmid Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Charlotte with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, travertine floors, grey floor and beige benchtops.

Whitfield Ave

Building Solutions and Design, Inc

Photo credit: Charles-Ryan Barber Architect: Nadav Rokach Interior Design: Eliana Rokach Staging: Carolyn Greco at Meredith Baer Contractor: Building Solutions and Design, Inc.

Serene

Construction by Meyer

Peter Giles Photography
Small transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and timber.

New Home Sunnyvale

Bridgford Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Shower Design

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this all-black and white tile shower with mosaic tile, white subway tile, and custom bathroom hardware plus a built-in shower bench.
Inspiration for an expansive country master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

New Guest Bathroom

Umlaut Interiors

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Tennyson Street

Ejay Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Digh Circle

Back Forty Designworks by Nechol

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Linden Estate Master Bath

Tangerine Designs Kitchens and Baths

This 90's style bathroom was in desperate need of a face lift. The bathroom had a typical built in corner tub, small shower and wrap around vanity area. The client wanted to make the space look larger so we installed bright white wall tile, floating white gloss vanities. We also used lighting behind the tub and under the vanities for mood lighting. This amazing Bain Ultra air jet tub also features chromotherapy light.

Misty Meadows Bathroom Renovation

H. Bero Interiors

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Bloomfield Bathroom Renovation

Budman Denton, L.L.C.

Full gut remodel for a 1960's home
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom

Memar Interiors Inc

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and a one-piece toilet.

Leola Bathroom Renovation

J. Anderson Contracting

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a two-piece toilet, gray tile and an open shower.

Modern Farmhouse Master Bathroom Chicago, IL

Michael Norpell's Wall To Wall

Photography by Mike Kaskel Photography
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bathrooms

Carpet One Floor & Home, Columbia MO

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, marble benchtops and white floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Porcelain Tile 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.