Alicia Brzeski
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Milwaukee with medium wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, raised-panel cabinets and black benchtops.

Marriottsville, MD Kitchen & Master Bath Granite & Soapstone Countertops

Creative In Counters

This master bath features Soapstone countertops.
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.

Jack and Jill Bathroom

Pacific Premium Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Beach Home

Architectural Builders of Hampstead, Inc.

Large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Ugly Duckling to Swan

Martha Murray Design

Steve Tague Studios
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Downtown Condo Remodel

Aviv Tile and Remodeling

This is an example 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.

Country Club Residence

Regas Interiors

photo: Woodie Williams
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and black benchtops.

Issaquah Traditional

RW Anderson Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Bathrooms

Calyx Builds

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Suburban Oasis

Eyoh Design

This is an example of a modern master bathroom in Orange County with white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, stone slab, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Mt Pleasant Full Home Renovation

ERIK & PAUL INNOVATIVE CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey 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.

Contemporary Cottage

CMC Design Studio LLC

Rob Spring Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Boston with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove shower, a bidet, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, black tile, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Bath

McClellan | Tellone

Inspiration for a 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.

River Stone Shower

JH Design Build

Andreas John
Photo of a small arts and crafts master bathroom in Burlington with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Bathrooms

Canadian Sound

Photo of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and black benchtops.

Modern Bathroom Design

MPT Enterprises, Inc.

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Granite Street Hobbit House

Sivesind Construction

This is an example of a small eclectic bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a pedestal sink, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Lynass Master Bathroom

Prestige Contractors, Inc.

Full master suite remodel. Changed the entire floorpan of this space by moving walls and all the bathroom components. We changed a bedroom into a closet and enlarged the master bathroom. Added a heated floor, bidet toilet, walk in shower, soaking tub and a custom made (By the homeowner) double vanity that was a dresser before.

Dunbar Character Home

Donna Chong Design + Interiors

An updated 90 year old 2 storey character home for a young family with 3 children.
Small arts and crafts master bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black 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.