Hulya Kolabas
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, white walls, open cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, white tile, porcelain tile, brick floors, a curbless shower and dark wood cabinets.

Desert Homes

HOME AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES / ANDY CANADA

Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, an undermount sink, stainless steel benchtops and an open shower.

Wildlife

Brooke Wagner Design

Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Orange County with a vessel sink, zinc benchtops, a one-piece toilet, dark wood cabinets, black walls, medium hardwood floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Timeless Elegance Bathroom Renovation

Demand&Deliver Ltd

This modern and elegantly designed bathroom exudes a high-end aesthetic reminiscent of a luxurious hotel. The sophisticated ambiance is achieved through the use of grey wall tiles and flooring, creating a contemporary and upscale atmosphere. The meticulous attention to detail and the chic design elements make this bathroom a stunning and refined space.

Mercer Island Modern

Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers

Photography by Benjamin Benschneider
Inspiration for an expansive modern master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain tile, stainless steel benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, white walls, an integrated sink, concrete floors and grey floor.

La Mesa Residence

Kiyohara Moffitt

View towards garden door from master bathroom Rick Ueda, photographer
This is an example of a beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Hobby Barn

Living Stone Design + Build

Design ideas for a small industrial bathroom in Other with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

The Powder Grate Sink and Vanity

Brandner Design

The Powder Grate Sink and Vanity are made of a sleek stainless steel, creating an industrial look in this sophisticated powder room. The vanity features a built in trash bin and formed sink with cross breaks. Grates are removable for convenient cleaning. Brass elements add a touch of warmth, including the sink faucet and sconce lining the top of the mirror. LED lights line the mirror and privacy wall for a sophisticated glow.

Ware Design Bathrooms

Ware Design Build

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Milwaukee with a vessel sink, stainless steel benchtops and beige tile.

Arboretum Landmark Master Suite Renovation

Robert Edson Swain Architecture and Design

The bathtub takes advantage of the view. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with stainless steel benchtops, a freestanding tub, brown walls, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Ranch Style Conversion

Reef Design Build

Connie White
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Creative Small Bath

Four Brothers Design + Build

Creative use of space makes this bathroom functional and pretty.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, stainless steel benchtops and an alcove shower.

Aptos Retreat

CCS ARCHITECTURE

The family desired a setting that would be casual and rustic, and that would incorporate sustainable features to minimize the home's carbon footprint. Photographer: Paul Dyer

Pebble stone

King Contracting

RE Home Photography, Marshall Sheppard
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, stainless steel benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

MAISON FAL

SOPHIE LAMY Architecte

Rénovation complète d'une maison à Bordeaux, création d'une salle de bain : -> une salle de bain chic et fonctionnelle avec son meuble vasque industriel de style récup', des étagères dissimulées derrière la douche, une baignoire assymétrique qui vient épouser l'angle du mur et des nuances de gris pour la faience verticale XXL et le béton au sol.

Faustino, Media Room & An Unbelievable Bathroom & Shower

D&J Kitchens and Baths Inc.

Dave Adams Photographer
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Sacramento with a trough sink, open cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, a corner shower, green tile, stone tile, green walls and ceramic floors.

Loft à Neuilly Plaisance

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Paris with a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, stainless steel benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Complete Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Windows

Lori Dennis, Inc.

Small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, cement tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Guest Bath

risa boyer architecture

Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, orange tile, glass tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Stainless Steel Benchtops and Zinc 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.