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.

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.

High Ridge, NH (5624)

Timberpeg

Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, white walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Bath with Long Range Mountain Views in Doggett Peak Whole House Renovatio

Mountain Remodeling of Western North Carolina

New master bath suite with long-range mountain views atop Doggett Peak. Large double vanity installed along with socking tub, separate shower, and separate water closet room.

Library House

Hsu McCullough

Bathroom vanity
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Contemporary 2

D for Design

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and black benchtops.

Bishops Pond Southampton Village: A1 Model

Beechwood Homes

Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.

Premier on Portage Bay

Joie Gowan | Windermere Real Estate Co.

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, stone slab, yellow walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Burt Lake Remodel for Functionality

Birchwood Construction Company

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, beige walls, an undermount sink, brown floor, louvered cabinets, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops and black benchtops.

Turner Mountain House

Bushman Dreyfus Architects

The house is sited in the tree line at the edge of a rocky outcrop, and responds to sweeping eastern views of the valley below. The family cooks, eats, and hangs out together in a space with amazing eastern sunlight and a strong connection to the trees outside and the Piedmont landscape in the distance. A "personal touch" was high on the clients' wish-list—interiors of warm wood tones are accompanied by owner-crafted items, stained glass, cabinetry, railings and works of art. This humble sensibility is carried through on the exterior with simple board and batten siding, whitewash, and a rambling series of forms inspired by central Virginia agricultural architecture.

Barrington Bath (Quick Glow Up)

Alex Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

New Classic

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

This is an example of 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.

Modern Bathroom Design

MPT Enterprises, Inc.

Simplicity is a rule of thumb for a modern design. White glossy bathroom cabinets, Silestone Charcoal Soapstone Countertop and ceramic tiles create a simplistic and clean feeling.

Bible Park Whole House Remodel

Elizabeth P. Lord Residential Design LLC

Photo of a master wet room bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, mosaic tile 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.

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.

Glass Shower Panel

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

A single glass panel and wide opening make getting into and out of this crisp, clean shower easy while keeping the small space from feeling closed in.

Canyon View - Bathrooms

Woodcliff Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Tiled Shower with Lighted Shower Ledge and Free Standing Tub

Cabinet-S-Top

In this bathroom, the vanity was updated with a new Soapstone Metropolis quartz countertop with a 4” backsplash. Includes 2 Kohler Caxton undermount sinks. A Robert Flat Beveled Mirrored Medicine cabinet. Moen Wynford collection in Brushed Nickel includes 2 shower spa systems with 4 body sprays, handheld faucet, tub filler, paper holder, towel rings, robe hook. A Toto Aquia toilet color: Cotton. A Barclay Mystique 59” tub in white. A Custom Semi-frameless bypass Platinum Riviera Euro shower door. The tile in the shower is Moroccan Concrete 12x24 off white for the shower walls; Cultura Pebble Mosaic – Autumn for the shower floor and niches. An LED Trulux light with 3 zone touch plate for the shower ledge was installed. A heated towel bar. A Moen Eva 3 Bulb light in brushed nickel. On the floor is Mannington Swiss Oak-Almond luxury vinyl tile.

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Vegas Remodels LLC

Design ideas for a large modern master wet room bathroom in Las Vegas with open cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, black tile, stone slab, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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.