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.

Smith master bathroom

Potomac Shores Cabinetry

Glenda Cherry Photography
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and black benchtops.

Ensuite Bath

Alex Interiors

Inspiration for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom with white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

25th Street

Live Oak Houston Builders

This is an example of a country bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Hill 99

Dichotomy Interiors

warm modern masculine primary suite
This is an example 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.

San Juan Capistrano

McRae Lambert Dunn

Entry Bathroom features a Rifted Oak Vanity, Vessel sink, black fixtures, and a Gold round mirror
Inspiration for a country 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

New North Jersey Tuscan

Heinold Home Improvement LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

3350 Serra Road

Burdge & Associates Architects

Modern bathroom by Burdge Architects and Associates in Malibu, CA. Berlyn Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, stone tile, beige walls, slate floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

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.

Modern Bathroom Design

MPT Enterprises, Inc.

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.

Industrial Modern Home Transformation

Ranieri Construction LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized modern 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.

Suburban Oasis

Eyoh Design

Design ideas for 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.

Energy Efficient, Empty Nester New England Timber Frame

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Eric Roth
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an alcove tub, glass tile, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and black benchtops.

Bed/Bathrooms

Production & Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and black benchtops.

Donegal Avenue

IDF Studio

White bathroom with black mirror, brass sconces, silver faucet, peacock blue vanity and soapstone counter. Photo by Suzanna Scott.
Design ideas for a small country bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and black benchtops.

Bloomfeild NJ - Fantastic Farmhouse Bathroom

Dettmore Home Improvements

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor and black benchtops.

Maumelle Valley

Hines Homes, LLC

Inspiration 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.

Summerlin Paseos Allegra

JKL Development Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and black benchtops.

Somerville full house renovation

EvB Design

3rd floor bathroom All photos copyright Edrick vanBeuzekom
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, an alcove shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and a wall-mount toilet.

The Modern Wolfden

Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.

Photo of a 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.

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.