Hip guest bath with custom open vanity, unique wall sconces, slate counter top, and Toto toilet.
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with light wood cabinets, a double shower, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Beachfront Elegance

Williams Wood Works Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and white floor.

Complete Remodel on Keenan Court

K&M Flooring

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Zen Bathroom - Capitola Bathroom Addition

Shannon Demma

Beautiful bathroom addition with a curbless shower, river rock and basalt stone floor, floating custom Koa vanity and a custom Ipe shower bench.
Mid-sized asian master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a curbless shower, gray tile, stone tile and grey walls.

Atherton Residence

TINEKE TRIGGS

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Sidney Spirit New Build

LIDA Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Countertops

Holz and Stein Architectural Surfaces

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Mid-Century House

Bright Designlab

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, ceramic tile, soapstone benchtops and an integrated sink.

Gallery

Elements, LLC

Scott Miller Interior Design
Modern bathroom in Charlotte with medium wood cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

vintage home

The R Streets

The R Streets and Austin Light
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Beautiful Zen Bath - River Rock Floor with Floating Bench

Urbana Design Studio

Beautiful Zen Bathroom inspired by Japanese Wabi Sabi principles. Custom Ipe bench seat with a custom floating Koa bathroom vanity. Stunning 12 x 24 tiles from Walker Zanger cover the walls floor to ceiling. The floor is completely waterproofed and covered with Basalt stepping stones surrounded by river rock. The bathroom is completed with a Stone Forest vessel sink and Grohe plumbing fixtures. The recessed shelf has recessed lighting that runs from the vanity into the shower area. Photo by Shannon Demma

Modern Style

A. Houck Designs, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass-front cabinets, matchstick tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Cook Ln. Bedroom Remodel

AMH architecture & construction

Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile and grey walls.

Industrial Bathroom

Design ideas for a small industrial bathroom in Boise with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Chiseled Travertine Bathroom Top

Stone Creations

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

12 Bennett Street Rye, NY

Georgio Home

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Laguna Niguel Master Bath Remodel

Dunlevie Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with a freestanding tub, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, pebble tile, an undermount sink, an open shower, soapstone benchtops, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Lakeview #1

Elizabeth Krueger Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Martis Camp #75

Structerra, Inc.

Tahoe Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors and an open shower.

Wildlife

Brooke Wagner Design

Design ideas for a large transitional bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an undermount tub, black tile, mosaic tile, a corner shower, soapstone benchtops, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, shaker cabinets and black floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey 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.