The first of three bathrooms we designed doubles as the powder room. For all three baths, we opted for a similar design trajectory yet with noticeable differences. A floating cabinet is adorned with a soapstone counter. The walls are sheathed with porcelain slabs while a glass mosaic border runs the perimeter of the room.

Tranquil Sophistication

Henderson Custom Homes & Remodeling

This is an example of a large eclectic master wet room bathroom in Dallas with open cabinets, gray tile, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, an undermount sink and vaulted.

Projects

Home Solution BH

Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

San Elijo Hills remodel - Master Bathroom

Tracy Berman Interiors

This beautiful master bathroom combines high end marble with hard wearing porcelain tile to create a sanctuary to relax in. A large free standing soaking tub with custom tub filler is just one of the show pieces in this spa like bathroom. The large over-sized shower with a rain head, hand held and bench seat is every women, and man's dream. Plenty of space for toiletries in the shower niche and tons of storage in the his and her vanity. This bathroom received an updated layout that now functions better and feels larger.

Green Hills Complete Renovation

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

This is the spare/guest bath upstairs that serves the theater guests, as well as, any overnight guests in the spare bedroom. Keeping with the rustic theme, USI combined wood, metal and porcelain elements to refresh this space.

Life is Better at the Beach

Troico

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and panelled walls.

Beautiful New Encino Construction

Landmark Construction Crew

Bathroom of the Beautiful New Encino Construction which included the installation of the bathroom door, pendant lighting, mirrors, sink and faucet, sink countertops, cabinets and shelves and marble flooring.

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.

Willowleaf Drive Bathroom Remodle

Tharp Custom Cabinetry

TVL Creative: " Up in the master bathroom, elegance abounds. Using the same footprint, we upgraded everything in this space to reflect the client's desire for a more bright, patterned and pretty space. Starting at the entry, we installed a custom reclaimed plank barn door with bold large format hardware from Rustica Hardware. In the bathroom, the custom slate blue vanity from Tharp Cabinet Company is an eye catching statement piece. This is paired with gorgeous hardware from Amerock, vessel sinks from Kohler, and Purist faucets also from Kohler."

672 Pacific View

Tourmaline Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a country 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Rustic Bathroom Renovation in Allentown

Integral Design Interiors

Custom soapstone countertop and undermount sinks with oil rubbed bronze fixtures. Riverstone backsplash...
This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

Before & After

Tharp Custom Cabinetry

Modern Farmhouse

Rockwood Custom Homes

Zoonmedia
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with a freestanding tub, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Compact Ski Cabin

Reilly Design

freestanding tub
Small transitional master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, glass sheet wall, white walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Playful Kid's bathroom

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photography by Meredith Heuer
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, cement tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

CASALE DELLA LUNA - WC

Dennis & Maren Kaiser

WC im Landhausstil. Blausteinbecken auf Handgemachtem, Maßangefertigtem Schrank. Umrahmung aus alter Eiche
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, blue walls, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wood and wood walls.

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. creates a "House of Light."

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, green tile, glass tile, white walls, slate floors, soapstone benchtops and grey benchtops.

Cedarbrush - Spanish Modern

RI Studio

Spanish meets modern in this Dallas spec home. A unique carved paneled front door sets the tone for this well blended home. Mixing the two architectural styles kept this home current but filled with character and charm.

Stone Trough Sink

Lane Design + Build

Photo of a large beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, white walls, soapstone benchtops, grey benchtops and a trough sink.

LOFTY INTENTIONS- Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Kevin Mason, Architect

WALL COLOR TO MATCH GLASS TILE gives the illusion that wall board shows through tile.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic kids bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, green walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops and slate floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and Grey 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.