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.

Spa-Like Bathroom

Lynn Ronan Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with mosaic tile, soapstone benchtops, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Southern Lancaster New Period Style Home

Yohe Architecture + Design, PC

Custom cabinetry, a soapstone vanity top and recessed shutters add to the period style feel of the guest bathroom.
Photo of a large country kids bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, linoleum floors and an undermount sink.

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.

Sweet Master Suite

Michele Lincoln, CKD

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Mannington - New LVS Flooring

Mannington

An updated throwback design, "Penny Lane" luxury vinyl sheet flooring features a small-scale marble hexagon pattern with a contrasting inset. Available in 3 color combinations (Quartzite with Granite shown).

Tudor Renovation & Addition

Alto Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Cincinnati with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Rustic Bathroom Renovation in Allentown

Integral Design Interiors

Picture of double sink vanity and make-up vanity with soapstone countertops and oil rubbed bronze wall sconces. Japanese style Toilet is in separate room

Library House

Hsu McCullough

Bathroom vanity
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Avenue D

Avenue B Development

Avenue D Master Bath featuring clawfoot tub, metal vanity, and arabesque tile floors
This is an example of an arts and crafts master bathroom in Austin with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

West Chop

D.Best Construction, Inc.

bead board, double sink, marble, Tile, vanity
Photo of a beach style master bathroom in Boston with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, blue walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse

Faulkner Perrin Custom Homes

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Guest Bathroom Garden

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

A unique sink, multiple types of stone and a hand painted details make up this sky blue powder room
Country bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, beaded inset cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile and blue walls.

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

Putnam Valley Lakehouse

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photo of an expansive arts and crafts bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, timber and wallpaper.

Hall Bathroom Makeover in New Jersey

IMPROVE or MOVE

four fixture hall bathroom makeover remodel
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, stone tile, blue walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Mid City Master Bath

LA Dwelling Inc

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

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.

Rift Cut Veneer Bathroom

Azure Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Weaverville New Construction

Duinkerken Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls 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.