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.

Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room

Suzanne MacCrone Rogers

Renovation of a master bath suite, dressing room and laundry room in a log cabin farm house. Project involved expanding the space to almost three times the original square footage, which resulted in the attractive exterior rock wall becoming a feature interior wall in the bathroom, accenting the stunning copper soaking bathtub. A two tone brick floor in a herringbone pattern compliments the variations of color on the interior rock and log walls. A large picture window near the copper bathtub allows for an unrestricted view to the farmland. The walk in shower walls are porcelain tiles and the floor and seat in the shower are finished with tumbled glass mosaic penny tile. His and hers vanities feature soapstone counters and open shelving for storage. Concrete framed mirrors are set above each vanity and the hand blown glass and concrete pendants compliment one another. Interior Design & Photo ©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers Architectural Design - Robert C. Beeland, AIA, NCARB

Classic

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey walls.

Bathing Beauty

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

This contemporary master bath is as streamlined and efficient as it is elegant. Full panel porcelain shower walls and matching ceramic tile floors, Soapstone counter tops, and Basalt reconsituted veneer cabinetry by QCCI enhance the look. The only thing more beautiful is the view from the bathtub.

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.

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.

San Clemente 2

Nexus Building and Design

Design ideas for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Bellevue Contemporary

Baluco

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Arts & Crafts Bathroom Revival

Sharer Design Group LLC

Photos by Starloft Photography
Inspiration for 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.

HAMPTONS CHIC

Dee Ann Design LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white 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.

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.

Suite Six

Fowlkes Studio

Brandon Webster Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and an open shower.

Vermont

Laurel Feldman Interiors, IIDA

Photo of a large country master bathroom in Chicago with a drop-in tub, beige tile, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, porcelain tile, soapstone benchtops and porcelain floors.

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.

Elegant Master Retreat

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

Bentonville Home

Homes of Distinction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, black benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige walls, black cabinets, beige tile, porcelain tile and medium hardwood floors.

Lakeside Craftsmen // Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Large beach style master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Downtown Condo Remodel

Aviv Tile and Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room

Suzanne MacCrone Rogers

Middle Park Residence

SILO Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a console sink and grey floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Porcelain Tile 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.