This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with grey walls, gray tile, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, stone tile and slate floors.

New slate bathroom

Simply Beautiful Remodeling, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Oro Valley Master Bath Side-by-Side Conversion to Walk-in

XtremeBath.Com LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, stone slab, purple walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

San Francisco Castro Condo Modern

Design Set Match

This is an example of a small modern bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Taylor Master bathroom - Cosmetic Renovation

Honest Living

Photo of a mid-sized modern master wet room bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Du bois, du métal, et du noir

Francisco LOPEZ | FEEL INTERIEUR

Meuble vasque : RICHARDSON Matière : Placage chêne clair. Plan vasque en céramique. Niche et colonne murale : Matière : MDF teinté en noir. Miroir led rétro éclairé : LEROY MERLIN Robinetterie : HANS GROHE

Beacon Hill

BUTZ + KLUG Architecture

Japaneese Soaking tub, Eric Roth photographer
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Boston with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black floor, a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, slate floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Appartement Paris 12 - 65m2

User

Julien Clapot
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a drop-in tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, slate floors and grey benchtops.

Mid century modern meets Transitional design in La Canada Flintridge

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Creation of a new master bathroom, kids’ bathroom, toilet room and a WIC from a mid. size bathroom was a challenge but the results were amazing. The master bathroom has a huge 5.5'x6' shower with his/hers shower heads. The main wall of the shower is made from 2 book matched porcelain slabs, the rest of the walls are made from Thasos marble tile and the floors are slate stone. The vanity is a double sink custom made with distress wood stain finish and its almost 10' long. The vanity countertop and backsplash are made from the same porcelain slab that was used on the shower wall. The two pocket doors on the opposite wall from the vanity hide the WIC and the water closet where a $6k toilet/bidet unit is warmed up and ready for her owner at any given moment. Notice also the huge 100" mirror with built-in LED light, it is a great tool to make the relatively narrow bathroom to look twice its size.

Indoor-Outdoor, Midcentury, Los Angeles

Blake Civiello Architecture

Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, stone tile, grey walls, slate floors and white tile.

Mountain Modern Bathroom

Michele Alfano Design LLC, ASID, ASSOC AIA

Modern meets mountain life with quartz rock walls and reclaimed wood vanities. v capture photography
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Beacon Hill

BUTZ + KLUG Architecture

Eric Roth, Millicent Harvey
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Boston with black floor, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, slate floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Corte Madera Double Bath

Janzen Design

This double bath renovation was done after the client's children left for college and both bathrooms needed some attention. These bathrooms were designed with a modern aesthetic and interpreted through a warm lens. I researched, selected and recommended the design direction of each bath so that they related but the two still had their own feel. We used high end plumbing and cabinetry throughout. Subtle use of color and texture warm up each space and make each one unique. Photo credit: Peter Lyons

Los Angeles Hills Home Remodel

OPULENT Remodeling & Construction Inc.

Blue and white bathroom using white subway tiles and and blue penny tiles. Sink with unique light fixture, large mirror and extendable mirror.
This is an example of a small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, slate floors, a wall-mount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Danville Custom Home

Amarant Design and Build Center

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a console sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls and slate floors.

Custom Modern Farmhouse

Conklin Architecture PC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Women's Home

Jaureguy's Design & Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and beige benchtops.

Linden Hills Basement

Homestead Remodeling & Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Rockridge

Sogno Design Group

Photo by Langdon Clay
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, grey walls, a two-piece toilet, slate floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Mountain Retreat

Debra May Himes, ASID, IIDA, LEED AP

River rock was used in an organic pattern in this space. I love red. Fortunately, so do my clients. The colors and textures create contrast and interest to this Master Bathroom. Photo by Dino Tonn

Bathroom Design Ideas with Slate Floors and Solid Surface 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.