Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 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.

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.

Smiens Whole House Northfield

College City Design Build

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a corner shower, white walls, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door.

Santa Fe on the Prairie

Nathan Homes LLC

Master bathroom in Omaha with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hidden Gem

Knight Architects LLC

Custom cabinetry and slate floorsing with barn door set off this full bath in the remodeled and completed basement/entertainment area. Photography by Pete Weigley

A Plan for the Ages

Meadowlark Design+Build

An amazing Meadowlark Design + Build bathroom with a walk in shower. Part of a whole home remodel in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Beth Singer.

Industrial Modern Home Transformation

Ranieri Construction LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, marble, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.

Eastside Bungalow

Jameson Design Group

Relocating the washer and dryer to a stacked location in a hall closet allowed us to add a second bathroom to the existing 3/1 house. The new bathroom is definitely on the sunny side, with bright yellow cabinetry perfectly complimenting the classic black and white tile and countertop selections.

Country Club Residence

Regas Interiors

photo: Woodie Williams
Small transitional bathroom in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and black benchtops.

Masonic Studio

Studio InSitu Architects

The best features of this loft were formerly obscured by its worst. While the apartment has a rich history—it’s located in a former bike factory, it lacked a cohesive floor plan that allowed any substantive living space. A retired teacher rented out the loft for 10 years before an unexpected fire in a lower apartment necessitated a full building overhaul. He jumped at the chance to renovate the apartment and asked InSitu to design a remodel to improve how it functioned and elevate the interior. We created a plan that reorganizes the kitchen and dining spaces, integrates abundant storage, and weaves in an understated material palette that better highlights the space’s cool industrial character.

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.

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.

Coastal Farm House, La Jolla CA

Grawski Studios

Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Modern Charmer in Italian Village (Columbus, OH)

Edgework Creative

Design + Build by Edgework Creative | Photos courtesy of Scout Columbus
Photo of a large contemporary bathroom in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble, soapstone benchtops and black benchtops.

Touches of Gold and Silver

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

Touches of gold and silver bring a jewelry box feel to this small and feminine master bath.
Small eclectic master bathroom in Bridgeport with white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

New Classic

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

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.

Canyon View - Bathrooms

Woodcliff Builders, Inc.

Photo of 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.

Upper East Side Landmark

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Inspiration for a 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.

California Avenue

Tchotchkes Design Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, beige tile, soapstone benchtops and black benchtops.

Classic Rustic Home

Black Rock Construction Inc.

Steve Tague
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor 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.