Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Bath Spa

HomeMasons, Inc

Custom master bath renovation designed for spa-like experience. Contemporary custom floating washed oak vanity with Virginia Soapstone top, tambour wall storage, brushed gold wall-mounted faucets. Concealed light tape illuminating volume ceiling, tiled shower with privacy glass window to exterior; matte pedestal tub. Niches throughout for organized storage.

Bellevue Contemporary

Baluco

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 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.

Noe Valley

MurphyMcKenna Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with white walls, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, grey floor, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Summit Hill Craftsman

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rue Magazine featured project

Green Bay Remodeling Inc

Featured in Rue Magazine's 2022 winter collection. Designed by Evgenia Merson, this house uses elements of contemporary, modern and minimalist style to create a unique space filled with tons of natural light, clean lines, distinctive furniture and a warm aesthetic feel.

Masculine Minimalism

Sandra Britt Interiors

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathing Beauty

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

This contemporary master bath is as streamlined and efficient as it is elegant. Full panel porcelain shower walls and matching ceramic tile floors, Soapstone counter tops, and Basalt reconsituted veneer cabinetry by QCCI enhance the look. The only thing more beautiful is the view from the bathtub.

Rustic Bathroom Renovation in Allentown

Integral Design Interiors

Hinged partially frosted glass door entrance to curbless shower with riverstone back wall and floor. Avorio fiorito brushed marble walls and ceiling. Oil rubbed bronze fixtures. Custom barnwood wall adornments and custom storage cabinetry.

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Aroma Home Staging

This is an example of an expansive modern master bathroom with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Farmhouse With A Twist

Joshua Alan Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Hill 99

Dichotomy Interiors

warm modern masculine primary suite
This is an example of a large contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wood walls.

Bathing Beauty

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

Contemporary Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with grey cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Custom Home Design and Build on 89th Street

Spiess Custom Homes

This is an example of a large modern master wet room bathroom in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Marriottsville, MD Kitchen & Master Bath Granite & Soapstone Countertops

Creative In Counters

This master bath features Soapstone countertops.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Master Bath Spa

HomeMasons, Inc

New Classic

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, limestone, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Primary Bathroom Renovation

park21 design

This was a really fun project. We used soothing blues, grays and greens to transform this outdated bathroom. The shower was moved from the center of the bath and visible from the primary bedroom over to the side which was the preferred location of the client. We moved the tub as well.The stone for the countertop is natural and stunning and serves as a waterfall on either end of the floating cabinets as well as into the shower. We also used it for the shower seat as a waterfall into the shower from the tub and tub deck. The shower tile was subdued to allow the naturalstone be the star of the show. We were thoughtful with the placement of the knobs in the shower so that the client can turn the water on and off without getting wet in the process. The beautiful tones of the blues, grays, and greens reads modern without being cold.

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.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and a Double 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.