Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey walls.

Downtown Condo Remodel

Aviv Tile and Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Grove Point Renovation

Sellars Lathrop Architects, llc

photo: Michael Biondo
This is an example of a transitional kids bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Rustic Farmhouse

McCue Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

SF Remodel Modern Penthouse

SBLdesigngroup

All photos property of SBLdesigngroup, Inc.
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

The 2nd floor hall bath is a charming Craftsman showpiece. The attention to detail is highlighted through the white scroll tile backsplash, wood wainscot, chair rail and wood framed mirror. The green subway tile shower tub surround is the focal point of the room, while the white hex tile with black grout is a timeless throwback to the Arts & Crafts period.

LANTERN LANE TRADITIONAL

Elissa Fenster Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

W Bathroom Reno

The Styled Life Design Co.

Angie Welling Photography
Small transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, limestone, beige walls, an undermount sink, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Evergreen Walk-Out Home

Jillian Lay Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Loft

Royalty Construction

Kids' Bathroom

Atlas Moran Construction

Large midcentury master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, blue floor and a shower curtain.

Bungalow - Full House Remodel - Bathroom (Glen Park)

Centoni Restoration & Development, Inc.

A stylish kids bathroom with modern and eclectic details including: Kohler compact elongated toilet TrueStone counter top Kohler undermount basin Kohler wall mount faces and faucet rough-in valve Kohler recessed vanity mirror cabinet Kohler tub and faucet Ginger shower curtain brackets Ginger tissue holder CB2 3 dots robe hook Concrete Granada tile - Alhambra pattern

Full Home Remodel

K&E Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Stacked Modern

Hefferlin & Kronenberg Architects

Morgan Nowland
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Oak Park Bathroom

Hush Development and Management Group

A simple bathroom makeover. We replaces the shower surround tile, all of the fixtures and retained the bathtub. Installed new porcelain tile floors with Warmly Yours heated floors. Very simple but functional and lasting. We love the cubby splash tile choice!

Caonga Park

Brass Bone Studio

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

W Bathroom Reno

The Styled Life Design Co.

Angie Welling Photography
Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Tropical Bathroom

TENNA Homes

Renovation to an existing bathroom implementing modern textures with tropical features.
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

New Black Window in Charming Bathroom - Renewal by Andersen NJ / NYC

Renewal by Andersen of NJ-NY Metro

Charming bathroom with new black window we installed. This stylish bathroom with dark wood floors looks amazing with this black double hung window surrounded in white trim. Find out more about getting black windows for your home from Renewal by Andersen New Jersey, New York City, The Bronx and Staten Island.

Tudor Style Addition with Kitchen & Master Bathroom

Summit Design Group LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and a Shower Curtain

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.