Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Little Rock with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

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

Weekend Getaway - Leland, Michigan

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and a laundry.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

Windsor Square

BAR Design + Construction

Anthony Rich
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Shingle Style Carriage House - Bath

Frank Shirley Architects

Photo by Randy O'Rourke www.rorphotos.com
Mid-sized traditional bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

New Classic

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, limestone, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

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.

Minneapolis Transitional

Filament Lighting & Home

Photo of 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.

Marriottsville, MD Kitchen & Master Bath Granite & Soapstone Countertops

Creative In Counters

This master bath features Soapstone countertops.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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.

Broadmoor Interior

Phinney Ridge Painting

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

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.

Artisan Blue Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This Guest Bathroom has a small footprint and the shower was claustrophobic in size. We could not enlarge the bathroom, so we made changes that made it feel more open. By cutting down the shower wall and installing a glass panel, the shower now has a more open feeling. Through the glass panel you are able to see the pretty artisan blue tiles that coordinate with the penny round floor tiles. The vanity was only 18” deep, which restricted our sink options. We chose a natural soapstone countertop with a Corian oval sink. Rich walnut wood cabinetry, polished nickel plumbing and light fixtures add sparkle to the space.

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.

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
Mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Weekend Getaway - Leland, Michigan

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

12 Bennett Street Rye, NY

Georgio Home

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Hamptons Modern

Peter Cadoux Architects, P.C.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel 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.