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

Abe Residence

Lapis Design Partners

Guest bathroom with walk-in shower and bathtub combination. Exterior opening has privacy glass allowing a view of the garden when desired. Hal Lum
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Hawaii with a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, beige tile, white walls, travertine floors and travertine.

Master Bath with Long Range Mountain Views in Doggett Peak Whole House Renovatio

Mountain Remodeling of Western North Carolina

New master bath suite with long-range mountain views atop Doggett Peak. Large double vanity installed along with socking tub, separate shower, and separate water closet room.

Bath/Shower/Powderroom

Chandler Design-Build

M. Chandler
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, travertine, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Gulf View New Home

Winterfell Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, a drop-in sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, beige tile, travertine, soapstone benchtops and travertine floors.

Indoor/Outdoor Arches and Tiles

Landmark Construction Crew

This bathroom included installation of windows with opaque glass, bathtub, recessed lighting and installation of the dark finished cabinets and shelves.

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.

Meemos Farms

Gilberts Carpets Plus Color Tile

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

Meemos Farms

Gilberts Carpets Plus Color Tile

Meemos Farms

Gilberts Carpets Plus Color Tile

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

Meemos Farms

Gilberts Carpets Plus Color Tile

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

Meemos Farms

Gilberts Carpets Plus Color Tile

Bath/Shower/Powderroom

Chandler Design-Build

M. Chandler
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, travertine, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Bath/Shower/Powderroom

Chandler Design-Build

Indoor/Outdoor Arches and Tiles

Landmark Construction Crew

This bathroom included installation of windows with opaque glass and bathtub.
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, beige benchtops, a drop-in tub, multi-coloured tile, travertine, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, travertine floors and multi-coloured floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Travertine 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.