A separate and spacious shower meets the soaking tub at a shared tub deck. The bathtub deck doubles as a shower seat! © Cindy Apple Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with an alcove tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops and a shower seat.

The Modern Wolfden

Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and black benchtops.

Soapstone Countertop and splashes

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

The original vanity was in good shape, so it was reused but updated with a fresh coat of paint and the addition of bun feet to give it a more furniture-like feel.

Chester Springs Bathroom Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Bath

McClellan | Tellone

Mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, limestone, beige walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Modern Waterfront

Rachel Pohlner for Jenkins Baer

Guest bathroom in modern waterfront home
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Traditional Two-Story Home Addition

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

The hexagonal white tile floor is beautifully accented by a band of black tile surrounding the bathroom's perimeter.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Artisan Blue Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This Guest Bathroom has a small footprint and the shower was claustrophobic in size. We could not enlarge the bathroom, so we made changes that made it feel more open. By cutting down the shower wall and installing a glass panel, the shower now has a more open feeling. Through the glass panel you are able to see the pretty artisan blue tiles that coordinate with the penny round floor tiles. The vanity was only 18” deep, which restricted our sink options. We chose a natural soapstone countertop with a Corian oval sink. Rich walnut wood cabinetry, polished nickel plumbing and light fixtures add sparkle to the space.

Arrowhead Farmhouse

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

With expansive fields and beautiful farmland surrounding it, this historic farmhouse celebrates these views with floor-to-ceiling windows from the kitchen and sitting area. Originally constructed in the late 1700’s, the main house is connected to the barn by a new addition, housing a master bedroom suite and new two-car garage with carriage doors. We kept and restored all of the home’s existing historic single-pane windows, which complement its historic character. On the exterior, a combination of shingles and clapboard siding were continued from the barn and through the new addition.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and black benchtops.

Hill 99

Dichotomy Interiors

warm modern masculine primary suite
Photo 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.

Custom Home Design and Build on 89th Street

Spiess Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, multi-coloured tile, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and black floor.

Traditional Two-Story Home Addition

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Upstairs master bath with a large vanity and walk-in shower.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Summit Hill Craftsman

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Photo of 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.

Chester Springs Bathroom Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Painted blue vanity

Joni Spear Interior Design

The double vanity has upper cabinets that separate the two sinks and gives much needed storage. The toilet area is reflected in the mirror.
Large transitional kids bathroom in St Louis with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Country master bathroom in Burlington with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, light wood cabinets, marble, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Upper East Side Landmark

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Maumelle Valley

Hines Homes, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Little Rock with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Waccabuc Renovation

Gerety Building and Restoration

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, black and white tile, stone tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and Black 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.