Classic bungalow renovation & extension creates an earthy toned sanctuary.

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.

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.

Telgenhoff Residence

CLT Design/Build Inc.

The Telgenhoff Residence uses a complex blend of material, texture and color to create a architectural design that reflects the Northwest Lifestyle. This project was completely designed and constructed by Craig L. Telgenhoff.

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.

Rustic Master Bathroom

Cherry Ridge Construction

Design ideas for a country master bathroom in Omaha with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, brown tile, stone tile and soapstone benchtops.

Craftsman Master Bath

Turk Interiors

Large arts and crafts master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Laguna Niguel Master Bath Remodel

Dunlevie Interiors

Inspiration for 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, grey walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Paperstone counter in bathroom sink.

FabCab

Location: Port Townsend, Washington. Photography by Dale Lang
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Northern Wisconsin Bunk House

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: TEA2 Architects | Interior Design: Marcia Morine | Photography: Landmark Photography
Photo of a country kids bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Bathrooms

Pureform Design/Build, LLC

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Elegant Master Retreat

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

Light grey and cream tones are meshed with brass fixtures to transform the original dated bathroom into an extravagant updated retreat. A new frameless glass shower helps make the room appear larger by exposing the expansive shower. The new reclaimed wood vanity and two-toned vanity lights infuse a bit of rustic flair.

Bathroom Addition

Realty Restoration, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, green walls, soapstone benchtops and porcelain floors.

Northwest Guest Bathroom

Estate Homes

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, slate floors, soapstone benchtops and green walls.

Masculine Minimalism

Sandra Britt Interiors

Country kids bathroom in Miami with medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Unexpected Kitchen Reno

Refined House, LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathrooms

Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.

Our custom homes are built on the Space Coast in Brevard County, FL in the growing communities of Melbourne, FL and Viera, FL. As a custom builder in Brevard County we build custom homes in the communities of Wyndham at Duran, Charolais Estates, Casabella, Fairway Lakes and on your own lot.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathroom Woodlike Porcelain Tile Floor Historic Collier Heights Home

HausZwei Homes

Kevin Polite, Solid Source Realty, Inc
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and soapstone benchtops.

Marsh Rd.

Holmes + Salter Interiors

Abby Caroline Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Atlanta with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, louvered cabinets, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern Waterfront

Rachel Pohlner for Jenkins Baer

Guest bathroom in modern waterfront home
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets 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.