Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

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.

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.

Modern Farmhouse

Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and grey benchtops.

Organic Modern Mountain Home

Living Stone Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, black benchtops and an undermount sink.

Rustic Master Bathroom

Cherry Ridge Construction

Photo of 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.

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.

Rocky Mountain Log Homes -Timber Frames

Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

Kibo Group of Missoula provided architectural services. Shannon Callaghan Interior Design of Missoula provided extensive consultative services during the project. The exposed beams, and log accents makes this bathroom the perfect place to soak the day away. Hamilton, MT

Under The Boardwalk

Morrison Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Master Bath

TRAD Design + Build

Photography by Daniel O'Connor Photography www.danieloconnorphoto.com
This is an example of a mid-sized master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Master Bath

Alair Homes Dallas

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a drop-in tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets and an alcove shower.

Mountain Road Residence

3north

Ansel Olson
Large country master bathroom in Richmond with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, slate floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Rancho Cucamonga Bathroom Remodel

Classic Kitchens, Etc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Schroeder Residence

Yellowstone Architects

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

Private Residence

Fraser Design

ansel olson
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Richmond with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige tile, stone tile and soapstone benchtops.

Eastside Bungalow

Jameson Design Group

The original structure of this hall bathroom was complicated and narrow, with very little storage. We were able to re-use existing locations for the tub/shower and toilet, but bumped back the wall for the vanity to increase the cabinet depth. The vanity design is notched with custom shallow depth drawers, so that the door can fully open with ease. For finishes, we went for timeless and classic tile selections (white subway with black and white hexagon floor), and bold black on the vanity (featuring a black soapstone top. Crystal cabinet knobs tie in beautifully with the crystal door knobs throughout the home.

Master Bath and Bedroom

Home Improvement Plus LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

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.

Schroeder Residence

Yellowstone Architects

This is an example of 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.

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.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker 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.