Robert Hawkins, Be A Deer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, zinc benchtops, white walls, mosaic tile floors, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, marble, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Springhill Farmhouse/Barn Remodel

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

LongViews Studio
Inspiration for a large country bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink and zinc benchtops.

Custom Homes

Castle Rock Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel in Somerset County, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Custom shower with bench seat, niche, rain head, hand held spray, and grab bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Ranch Style Conversion

Reef Design Build

Connie White
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Double Vanity with Seura Allegro Lighted Mirrors

Seura

Use the custom Allegro lighted mirrors to illuminate your bathroom for best task lighting.
Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Other with ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double vanity, beige walls, beige floor, brown benchtops, a built-in vanity and zinc benchtops.

Pine Street Remodel

MQ Architecture & Design, LLC

Mark Quéripel, AIA is an award-winning architect and interior designer, whose Boulder, Colorado design firm, MQ Architecture & Design, strives to create uniquely personal custom homes and remodels which resonate deeply with clients. The firm offers a wide array of professional services, and partners with some of the nation’s finest engineers and builders to provide a successful and synergistic building experience. Alex Geller Photography

Joyce

O'Shea Builders LLC.

Kohler rising wall tub with maple surround and heated towel rack. O'Shea Builders
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland Maine with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, zinc benchtops, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

North Fork Bathroom

User

Whitewashed beach cottage bathroom with an antique sink vanity and zinc top and custom cabinetry.
Photo of a country bathroom in New York with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, zinc benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, stone tile, white walls and painted wood floors.

Past Work

Jensen Design

Gray, painted, furniture style Vanity in Telluride. Custom color, and Custom Vanity.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, porcelain floors and zinc benchtops.

Contemporary Sunset

Architectural Design Incorporated

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink and zinc benchtops.

Bridgeland Townhouse

User

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, zinc benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

East Ave, Atlanta House

Direct Furniture Modern Home

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, an alcove shower, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Sterling

Laebon Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink and zinc benchtops.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel in Somerset County, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

View from the shower
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Pine Street Remodel

MQ Architecture & Design, LLC

East Ave, Atlanta House

Direct Furniture Modern Home

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Pine Street Remodel

MQ Architecture & Design, LLC

Ranch Style Conversion

Reef Design Build

Connie White
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Pine Street Remodel

MQ Architecture & Design, LLC

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Zinc 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.