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.

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.

Girl's Bath Remodel

Haley's For Your Home

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Suburban Oasis

Eyoh Design

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

Canyon View - Bathrooms

Woodcliff Builders, Inc.

This is an example 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.

2017 Wonder Lake Bathroom

Oliver Construction LLC

photo by Jennifer Oliver
This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Chicago with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Denver Custom Designs

Production & Design, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, marble, grey walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Modern Bathroom Design

MPT Enterprises, Inc.

Silestone Charcoal Soapstone
Photo 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.

Thomas Project

Home Style Improvement

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Baltimore with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain 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.

Elegant Master Retreat

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

Light grey and cream tones are meshed with brass fixtures to transform the original dated bathroom into an extravagant updated retreat. A new frameless glass shower helps make the room appear larger by exposing the expansive shower. The new reclaimed wood vanity and two-toned vanity lights infuse a bit of rustic flair.

Downtown Condo Remodel

Aviv Tile and Remodeling

2017 Wonder Lake Bathroom

Oliver Construction LLC

photo by Jennifer Oliver
Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Chicago with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Canyon View - Bathrooms

Woodcliff Builders, Inc.

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.

Mystic Waterfront Home

Glenn Baller & Company

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Bridgeport with brown cabinets, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and black benchtops.

Burt Lake Remodel for Functionality

Birchwood Construction Company

Design ideas for a 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.

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.

Bathrooms

Calyx Builds

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

Master Bath Retreat - CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio

Rutt Quality Cabinetry

Master bath designed by CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio using Rutt cabinetry Loire Valley collection for a traditional look. close up of fluted column detail

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.