Luxury Vinyl Planks are a great option for water areas like bathrooms, basements, and kitchens. The technology is advancing so that the product looks and feels like natural products like wood and stone.

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.

Contemporary Apartment Renovation

Focus Kitchens & Bathrooms

What a difference! The bathroom looks fantastic. I has a clean modern look with a more practical layout, extra cabinetry and room for the washing machine at the end of the bath. Carrara tiles completely cover the walls which gives is a very elegant look.

New England Style Lake Home

Outside In Construction, Inc.

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops, a drop-in tub and an alcove shower.

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JKE Design

JKE Design
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Aarhus with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink and laminate benchtops.

Mountain Road Residence

3north

Ansel Olson
Large transitional master bathroom in Richmond with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, soapstone benchtops, slate floors and grey cabinets.

Classic bungalow renovation & extension creates an earthy toned sanctuary.

Alpha 1 Builders

Main bathroom for the home is breathtaking with it's floor to ceiling terracotta hand-pressed tiles on the shower wall. walk around shower panel, brushed brass fittings and fixtures and then there's the arched mirrors and floating vanity in warm timber. Just stunning.

Arts & Crafts Bathroom Revival

Sharer Design Group LLC

Photos by Starloft Photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Villetta AM

rossottanio architettura

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian kids bathroom in Bologna with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Putnam Valley Lakehouse

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

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.

Westmere, Auckland Feature Home

David Reid Homes

With pale vertical cedar cladding, granite and clean lines, this contemporary family home has a decidedly mid-century Palm Springs aesthetic. Backing onto a bush reserve, the home makes the most of its lush setting by incorporating a stunning courtyard off the living area. Native bush and a travertine wall form a dramatic backdrop to the pool, with aquila decking running to a sunken outdoor living room, complete with fireplace and skylights - creating the perfect social focal point for year-round relaxing and entertaining. Interior detailing continues the modernist aesthetic. An open-tread suspended timber staircase floats in the entry foyer. Concrete floors, black-framed glazing and white walls feature in the main living areas. Appliances in the kitchen are integrated behind American oak cabinetry. A butler’s pantry lives up to its utilitarian nature with a morning prep station of toaster, jug and blender on one side, and a wine and cocktail making station on the other. Layout allows for separation from busy family life. The sole upper level bedroom is the master suite - forming a welcoming sanctuary to retreat to. There’s a window-seat for reading in the sun, an in-built desk, ensuite and walk in robe.

La prima casa, un passo alla volta - Progetto in corso

Liadesign

Liadesign
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Industrial Modern Home Transformation

Ranieri Construction LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Black Rock

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors

A beach house inspired by its surroundings and elements. Doug fir accents salvaged from the original structure and a fireplace created from stones pulled from the beach. Laid-back living in vibrant surroundings. A collaboration with Kevin Browne Architecture and Sylvain and Sevigny. Photos by Erin Little.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and black benchtops.

Beachfront Elegance

Williams Wood Works Inc

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Isle of Palms Beach House

HEIDI WALKER INTERIOR DESIGN

Walter Elliott Photography
Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Farmhouse Master bathroom renovation

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Mid-sized country master bathroom in St Louis with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Rustic Farmhouse

McCue Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Taylor Estates Dream Home

Stonebuilt Homes

Stonebuilt was thrilled to build Grande Prairie's 2016 Rotary Dream Home. This home is an elegantly styled, fully developed bungalow featuring a barrel vaulted ceiling, stunning central staircase, grand master suite, and a sports lounge and bar downstairs - all built and finished with Stonerbuilt’s first class craftsmanship. Chic Perspective Photography

Bathroom Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and Laminate 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.