Small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

Mountain Road Residence

3north

Ansel Olson
Large country master bathroom in Richmond with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, slate floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathrooms

Pureform Design/Build, LLC

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

West 77th Street, Manhattan, NYC

Kevin Dakan Architect

Francis Dzikowski
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in New York with blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops and grey 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.

Kids' Bathroom

Atlas Moran Construction

Large midcentury master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, blue floor and a shower curtain.

Haiku Project 2012

Central Pacific Construction Co.

Travertine bathroom using 18"x18" tile on the floor and wall. Photo by Greg Hoxsie This was a full house remodel by interior designer Valorie Spence of Interior Design Solutions. Central Pacific Construction was the tile contractor creating two custom bathrooms using Limestone and Travertine with custom mosaic accents. Both bathrooms featured curb-less showers and utilized trench drain systems eliminating the need for glass enclosures.

Merion Station Bathroom Remodel and Design 19066

Grande Decor

Michele Moran Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Glass Tile with Contemporary Asian Influence

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, pebble tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Windy Hollow

User

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Jacksonville with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Kensington Avenue Residence, LaGrange IL

DeSitter Flooring

Stone and glass tile mosaic in frameless shower. Tile wainscot with mosaic accent band and backsplash. Stand alone shower, black cabinets, marble countertop, double vanity, white/stainless steel lighting

River's Edge

Fiorentino Group Architects

Photo Credit: Rixon Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, blue walls, mosaic tile, ceramic floors and soapstone benchtops.

Ambiance CHARMANTE - Salle de Bain

Fanny BON intérieurs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master wet room bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Custom Furniture

Local Wood VA

Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, stone slab, beige walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor and soapstone benchtops.

Glass Tile with Contemporary Asian Influence

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, pebble tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Wheaton Residence Bathroom

Studio21 Architects

Contemporary home built in Wheaton, IL
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, subway tile and soapstone benchtops.

Artisan Blue Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

672 Pacific View

Tourmaline Builders, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Allendale house in the trees

CFP Home Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, yellow floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and Soapstone 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.