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.

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.

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.

Casa Verde Design

ROSEMARY MERRILL DESIGN

Traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with grey cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

Bed Study Townhouse

John Patrick Cunningham / Architect

This cozy, minimal primary bath was inspired by a luxury hotel in Spain, and provides a spa-like beginning and end to the day.
Photo of a small modern master wet room bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, stone slab, black walls, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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.

Canyon View - Bathrooms

Woodcliff Builders, Inc.

Large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black 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.

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.

Tatum

Hazel Bleu Designs

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Maumelle Valley

Hines Homes, LLC

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.

Calamvale Project 2 - Ground floor bathroom, laundry,upper main bathroom reno

Campbell Builders

Campbell builders
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Brisbane with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and a wall-mount sink.

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.

Flip Flop

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Greg Premru
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Zen Bathroom - Capitola Bathroom Addition

Shannon Demma

Shannon Demma
Photo of a 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.

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.

Home Construction on Colgate Ave

US Home Developers Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and soapstone benchtops.

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.

Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.