Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper, flat-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo and white tile.

River North Apartment

Eva Quateman Interiors

Artfully designed power room with stylish wallpaper and a black sink.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Chicago with black cabinets, brown walls, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Farmhouse bath

Meyer Design

Charming bathroom with beautiful mosaic tile in the shower enclosed with a gorgeous glass shower door. Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, furniture-like cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

The Residences, Palm Beach, FL

Pineapple House Interior Design

We add a unique light source in the powder room with a back-lit, floating counter and sink that is cut from a single slab of vein-cut vanilla onyx.
This is an example of a large modern bathroom in Miami with brown cabinets, multi-coloured tile, brown walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Whole House Interior Design - Birmingham, MI.

Dan Davis Design

Blue walls, copper wallpaper, metal sconces and a white vanity on legs makes a very welcoming powder room.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, onyx benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Bathroom

Expose Design Group Inc.

Master Bathroom Design
Design ideas for a large master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mirror tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, recessed and wallpaper.

Central Beach Ocean Drive

Della Porta Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Coastal Family Residence

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and wallpaper.

Split-Level Expansion

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, onyx benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Richmond Farm

Gunn Construction & Building Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized master wet room bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, limestone floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Hampton’s Hideaway

Sustainable Homes and Yards Design

This powder room features onyx countertop with LED lighting placed under the counter to show off the beautiful veining and color of the stone. The wallpaper is subtle, but modern so as not to compete with the counter and hammered silver nickel sink

Accessible Ranch Remodel

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, wood-look tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Coastal Family Residence

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and wallpaper.

Charming bathroom

Meyer Design

Charming bathroom with beautiful mosaic tile in the shower enclosed with a gorgeous glass shower door. Decorative farmhouse vanity with gorgeous gold light fixture above. Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz

Bathroom

Expose Design Group Inc.

Master Bathroom View
This is an example of a large master bathroom in Toronto with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, recessed and wallpaper.

Coastal Family Residence

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Coastal Family Residence

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Devon with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and wallpaper.

Accessible Ranch Remodel

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, wood-look tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Accessible Ranch Remodel

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, wood-look tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper, wallpaper, an open shower, a shower seat and a double vanity.

Accessible Ranch Remodel

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, wood-look tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Onyx Benchtops and Wallpaper

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.