Hip guest bath with custom open vanity, unique wall sconces, slate counter top, and Toto toilet.
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with light wood cabinets, a double shower, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hill 99

Dichotomy Interiors

warm modern masculine primary suite
Photo of 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.

Traditional Two-Story Home Addition

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Upstairs master bath with a large vanity and walk-in shower.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door 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

Beachfront Elegance

Williams Wood Works Inc

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.

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, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops and a laundry.

DuPont Circle

Samantha Friedman Interior Designs

Jesse Snyder
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, grey walls, an alcove shower, marble, slate floors, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Summit Hill Craftsman

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rustic Cabin Bathroom

Modern Supply

Robert Schultz
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in New York with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls and soapstone benchtops.

Painted blue vanity

Joni Spear Interior Design

The double vanity has upper cabinets that separate the two sinks and gives much needed storage. The toilet area is reflected in the mirror.
Large transitional kids bathroom in St Louis with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Meemos Farms

Gilberts Carpets Plus Color Tile

Large country master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, beige tile, travertine, soapstone benchtops, an alcove shower, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Beautiful Zen Bath - River Rock Floor with Floating Bench

Urbana Design Studio

Beautiful Zen Bathroom inspired by Japanese Wabi Sabi principles. Custom Ipe bench seat with a custom floating Koa bathroom vanity. Stunning 12 x 24 tiles from Walker Zanger cover the walls floor to ceiling. The floor is completely waterproofed and covered with Basalt stepping stones surrounded by river rock. The bathroom is completed with a Stone Forest vessel sink and Grohe plumbing fixtures. The recessed shelf has recessed lighting that runs from the vanity into the shower area. Photo by Shannon Demma

Upper East Side Landmark

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Maumelle Valley

Hines Homes, LLC

Design ideas 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.

Waccabuc Renovation

Gerety Building and Restoration

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, black and white tile, stone tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

The 2nd floor hall bath is a charming Craftsman showpiece. The attention to detail is highlighted through the white scroll tile backsplash, wood wainscot, chair rail and wood framed mirror. The green subway tile shower tub surround is the focal point of the room, while the white hex tile with black grout is a timeless throwback to the Arts & Crafts period.

Mannington - New LVS Flooring

Mannington

An updated throwback design, "Penny Lane" luxury vinyl sheet flooring features a small-scale marble hexagon pattern with a contrasting inset. Available in 3 color combinations (Quartzite with Granite shown).

Merideth Home

C Blake Homes Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

LANTERN LANE TRADITIONAL

Elissa Fenster Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

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.