Paul Burk Photography
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Schroeder Residence

Yellowstone Architects

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Marsh Rd.

Holmes + Salter Interiors

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

15th ST NW

Gresinger Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and onyx benchtops.

2012 National CotY Award Winner: Residential Bathroom Under $30,000

DeRhodes Construction

Dustin Peck Photography
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Charlotte with onyx benchtops, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, grey walls and concrete floors.

Hill 99

Dichotomy Interiors

warm modern masculine primary suite
Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wood walls.

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Austin with beige walls, an integrated sink, black floor, grey benchtops, open cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, limestone, limestone floors, soapstone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Craftsman with Red Shutters

Masters Properties, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, a sliding shower screen, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile and porcelain floors.

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.

Elegant Farmhouse Project

Alison Giese Interiors

Master bathroom has farmhouse charm with nickelboard walls, a basketweave mosaic floor, and a custom oak vanity.
Mid-sized master bathroom in Austin with a two-piece toilet, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, planked wall panelling, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub and grey floor.

condo in the village South Lake Tahoe

Carol Faccinetti Interior Design

This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, onyx benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Farmhouse Powder Room

Jim Martin Design

Photo by Nate Martin
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Queen Anne Condo

User

Erich Remash Architect
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with open cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Rustic Farmhouse

McCue Construction, Inc.

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.

Minneapolis Transitional

Filament Lighting & Home

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Minneapolis Transitional

Filament Lighting & Home

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, an open shower, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and slate floors.

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.

Spanish Colonial

LaBlonde Development

Steven Thompson
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, stone tile, beige walls, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bathroom Countertop Projects

Cadenza Granite and Marble

Jim Schmid Photography
This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Charlotte with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, stone slab, green walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops and green 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.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops and Onyx 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.