A Spa inspired ensuite, with natural textures and finishes which creates a soothing atmosphere to help you unwind and feel relaxed. The vanity includes a makeup table and loads of storage to keep clutter away and help maintain a clean environment.

96th Street E Master Bath and Laundry Room

Ohana Home & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, slate, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, an open shower, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and white floor.

Lark Rise Cottage

Auric Design Studio

The main bathroom promotes a moody sense of contemporary luxury, however we were ever-mindful of the cottage's history and features. The bathroom features a slick, matt black bath on a raised platform which is set against the rustic charm of split-face slate tiles, tying together old and new. Large anthracite tiles and black fixtures and accents are used to finish the rest of the space.

Potomac, MD Elegant Master Bath Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This bathroom features Brighton Cabinetry with Madrid door style and Quartersawn White Oak New Carmel stain.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, slate, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Mr. Adish Kumar Jain's Guest House

Archifella

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Hyderabad with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, slate, multi-coloured walls, slate floors, a pedestal sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Potomac, MD Elegant Master Bath Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This bathroom features Brighton Cabinetry with Madrid door style and Quartersawn White Oak New Carmel stain.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, slate, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Potomac, MD Elegant Master Bath Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This bathroom features Brighton Cabinetry with Madrid door style and Quartersawn White Oak New Carmel stain.
Large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, slate, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Slate and a Freestanding Vanity

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.