Photocredits (c) Olivia Wimmer Sauna and shower
Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, with a sauna, laminate benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Modern Rock Star Retreat

John McClain Design

You wouldn't know it by looking at it, but this is a pool bath. Amped up sophistication with a mix of grays, whites, golds, and metals. A custom epoxy flooring meets gold cork wallcovering for a play on textures. Stephen Allen Photography

Patton Place Residence

Ana Williamson Architect

David Wakely
Photo of a mid-sized master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Pelican Bay- Cinnabar Design

PBS Contractors

Rick Bethem
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink, laminate benchtops and ceramic floors.

Tonbridge Bathroom & Cloakroom

Nicola Holden Designs

The client wanted a bathroom that retained the original feel of the house, but at the same time reflected the more modern renovations throughout the rest of the house. The design plays with the juxtaposition of old and new – tiles by Patricia Urquiola which draw inspiration from traditional encaustic Victorian floor tiles, but with a 21st century spin, sit next to an antique style mirror and modern bathroom fittings. Wooden units add warmth and texture to the grey colour scheme. Photo credit: Fiona Walker-Arnott

Compact Spa-Like Shower | Stylish Underground Shelter

Robeson Design

Rounded wall? address it with style by using thinly cut mosaic tiles laid horizontally. Making a great design impact we choose to emphasize the back wall with Aquastone's Glass AS01 Mini Brick. Allowing the back curved wall to be centerstage we used SF MG01 Cultural Brick Gloss and Frost on the side walls, and SF Venetian Ivory flat pebble stone on the shower floor. Allowing for the most open feel possible we chose a frameless glass shower door with chrome handles and chrome shower fixtures, this shower is fit for any luxury spa-like bathroom whether it be 20 floors up in a downtown high-rise or 20' underground in a Bunker! to the left, a velvet curtain adds privacy for the raised floor toilet room.

The Karri Creek Traditional

THE RURAL BUILDING COMPANY

Joel Barbitta
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Perth with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, laminate benchtops, brown tile, white walls and dark wood cabinets.

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

Muswell Hill

Patience Designs Studio Ltd

Step into the heart of family practicality with our latest achievement in the Muswell Hill project. This bathroom is all about making space work for you. We've transformed a once-fitted bath area into a versatile haven, accommodating a freestanding bath and a convenient walk-in shower. The taupe and gray color palette exudes a calming vibe, embracing functionality without sacrificing style. It's a space designed to cater to the needs of a young family, where every inch is thoughtfully utilized. The walk-in shower offers easy accessibility, while the freestanding bath invites you to relax and unwind. This is more than just a bathroom; it's a testament to our commitment to innovative design that adapts to your lifestyle. Embrace a space that perfectly balances practicality with modern aesthetics, redefining how you experience everyday luxury.

Featured Projects

Vegas Remodels LLC

Inspiration for a large modern master wet room bathroom in Las Vegas with a freestanding tub, black tile, stone slab, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, open cabinets, black cabinets and a floating vanity.

Rue Magazine featured project

Green Bay Remodeling Inc

Featured in Rue Magazine's 2022 winter collection. Designed by Evgenia Merson, this house uses elements of contemporary, modern and minimalist style to create a unique space filled with tons of natural light, clean lines, distinctive furniture and a warm aesthetic feel.

SOLEIL DE MINUIT

La Valise Rouge

Contemporary bathroom in Nantes with pink tile, cement tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, black floor, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Interior Half Bath

Jeff's Custom Painting

This is an "after" photo of an interior half bath. Two coats of paint on the walls and one coat of paint on the ceiling, trim and door. Note: The vanity wall was painted white.

Reforma integral en calle Andalusia de Barcelona

Grupo Inventia

El cuarto de baño principal luce un disñeo moderno con paredes alicatadas con azulejos de color blanco y mobiliario en tonos madera. Cuenta con un lavabo doble, un inodoro y un plato de ducha.

Midhurst, West Sussex

User

Family Bathroom
Small contemporary kids wet room bathroom in Hampshire with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, limestone, porcelain floors, a console sink, laminate benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Renovation complète d'un T3 Parisien

Lagom architectes

Maude Artarit
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, terrazzo floors and laminate benchtops.

Master Bathroom Bathtub to Shower Conversion

Lone Star Kitchens & Baths, LLC

Chip Mabie
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Rustic, Farmhouse home remodel

Eagle River Cabinets

Koch Cabinets in Birch wood with Driftwood stain. Savannah door style. Formica countertops in Calacatta Marble
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, pebble tile, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, beige tile, brown tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and beige benchtops.

Luxury Vinyl Planked Bathroom

Jakob Morse Flooring Installation

The color of the floor has a great blend between the richness of the brown and the coolness of the gray. The tile is next!
Inspiration for a small country kids bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, yellow tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink and laminate benchtops.

The Nautical House by Matt Lancia Signature Homes

Matt Lancia Signature Homes

The master bath features a built in shower with ceramic floor to match. The vanity features a square edged laminate profile. Featuring the Moen Dartmoor faucet in chrome finish. The stained built in featuring towel storage really works well in this bathroom. This is another nice touch from Matt Lancia Signature Homes

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.