Proctor Marble and Granite - traditional work

Mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Nashville with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, yellow walls, concrete floors and soapstone benchtops.

Lakefront Modern

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Rehkamp/Larson Architects | Interior Design: Brooke Voss | Photography | Landmark Photography
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Minneapolis with soapstone benchtops, gray tile, ceramic tile, concrete floors, a vessel sink, open cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

The Modern Wolfden

Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a two-piece toilet, concrete floors, soapstone benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Moser

Barnett Building Contractors

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white walls, concrete floors, soapstone benchtops, a corner shower, a drop-in sink, cement tile, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Cook

Malcolm Davis Architecture

The Cook house at The Sea Ranch was designed to meet the needs of an active family with two young children, who wanted to take full advantage of coastal living. As The Sea Ranch reaches full build-out, the major design challenge is to create a sense of shelter and privacy amid an expansive meadow and between neighboring houses. A T-shaped floor plan was positioned to take full advantage of unobstructed ocean views and create sheltered outdoor spaces . Windows were positioned to let in maximum natural light, capture ridge and ocean views , while minimizing the sight of nearby structures and roadways from the principle spaces. The interior finishes are simple and warm, echoing the surrounding natural beauty. Scuba diving, hiking, and beach play meant a significant amount of sand would accompany the family home from their outings, so the architect designed an outdoor shower and an adjacent mud room to help contain the outdoor elements. Durable finishes such as the concrete floors are up to the challenge. The home is a tranquil vessel that cleverly accommodates both active engagement and calm respite from a busy weekday schedule.

Home Construction on Colgate Ave

US Home Developers Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, black walls, concrete floors, a pedestal sink and soapstone benchtops.

Premier on Portage Bay

Joie Gowan | Windermere Real Estate Co.

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, stone slab, yellow walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Joshua Tree, Retreat

Anna Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with green cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, concrete floors, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, green benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Felch Street House

KJM Design Studio

This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, subway tile, beige walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Armstrong - Stones & Naturals

Bethlehem Gallery of Floors

Large traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, green walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Modern Bungalow

HA Architecture

Photo by Jonathan Garza
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bodell Apartment

Anima, LLC

Paul Rivera
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, glass tile, white walls and concrete floors.

2017 Fall Parade of Homes

City Homes, LLC

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, concrete floors, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Sarita Road

Ian Forsberg General Contractor, Inc.

master bathroom vanity
Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, concrete floors, an integrated sink and soapstone benchtops.

Pool House

King Building & Remodeling LLC

Doug Petersen Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Boise with a vessel sink, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a curbless shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Moser

Barnett Building Contractors

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Felch Street House

KJM Design Studio

Small traditional master bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, beige walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Paper Crane

HA Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathroom in Vega

New Life Homes Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Hidden Pearl

skaala architecture, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Concrete Floors 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.