Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Altamont Powder and Guest Bath

Alima Deneke Interior Design

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Birmingham with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Calm luxury in Needham, MA Master Bathroom

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

Located right off the Primary bedroom – this bathroom is located in the far corners of the house. It should be used as a retreat, to rejuvenate and recharge – exactly what our homeowners asked for. We came alongside our client – listening to the pain points and hearing the need and desire for a functional, calming retreat, a drastic change from the disjointed, previous space with exposed pipes from a previous renovation. We worked very closely through the design and materials selections phase, hand selecting the marble tile on the feature wall, sourcing luxe gold finishes and suggesting creative solutions (like the shower’s linear drain and the hidden niche on the inside of the shower’s knee wall). The Maax Tosca soaker tub is a main feature and our client's #1 request. Add the Toto Nexus bidet toilet and a custom double vanity with a countertop tower for added storage, this luxury retreat is a must for busy, working parents.

Deane Gardens Project

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

A simple but bold moment in this secondary bathroom designed by Kennedy Cole Interior Design.
Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Midcentury Caribbean Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.

Master Bath Retreat

Perspektiv Design,LLC

This primary bath remodel has it all! It's not a huge space, but that didn't stop us from adding every beautiful detail. A herringbone marble floor, warm wood accent wall, light gray cabinetry, quartz counter surfaces, a wonderful walk-in shower and free-standing tub. The list goes on and on...

Powder Room

Jemm Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Embracing Modern Rustic Charm in Shamong

Sophia M. Amiano

This remodel began as a powder bathroom and hall bathroom project, giving the powder bath a beautiful shaker style wainscoting and completely remodeling the second-floor hall bath. The second-floor hall bathroom features a mosaic tile accent, subway tile used for the entire shower, brushed nickel finishes, and a beautiful dark grey stained vanity with a quartz countertop. Once the powder bath and hall bathroom was complete, the homeowner decided to immediately pursue the master bathroom, creating a stunning, relaxing space. The master bathroom received the same styled wainscotting as the powder bath, as well as a free-standing tub, oil-rubbed bronze finishes, and porcelain tile flooring.

CASA 22 AVELLANERS

GUILLEM CARRERA arquitecte

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a bidet, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Winborn Whole Home Remodel

Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling

Photo of a large transitional bathroom in Atlanta with black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Beckenham full house renovation

South London Conversions Ltd.

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in London with an integrated sink, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, blue tile, gray tile, blue walls, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Alexandria Apartment Renovation NSW 2015

The Renovation Broker

Two level apartment total renovation of both levels extracting as much usable space as possible and transforming into an amazing place to live in Alexandria NSW 2015. A massive change from the poky original kitchen to an expansive open feel kitchen.

From dark & dingy to beautiful

Lyn's Design Style

Hall bath for overnight guest to use. Bold black and white design, with free standing vanity and graphic black and white tile floors.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Boise with shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Sleek family bath

CBH Architects

The main bath has a sleek, clean feel with mostly white tile and fixtures and contrasting green shower tile.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Newark with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Historic Algiers Shotgun

Nsight Kitchen and Bath Design

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Classic Modern Bathroom Project

Remedy Design LLC

Design ideas for a small midcentury bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ensuite Guest Bathroom Mixing of Cool Grays with Warm Tones

Eclectic Designs LLC

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and marble.

Attico a Milano

Maria Antonietta Giulii

Vista del mobile lavabo realizzato su disegno: lavabo integrato nel top in betacryl colore bianco; mensole in vetro temperato, specchio con fori per lampade a parete. rivestimento pareti in gres porcellanato effetto marmo e tinteggiate con smalto all'acqua di colore grigio.

Coastal Home Master Bathroom Renovation - AFTER

Cass Design Co.

Modern master bathroom update for coastal style home, including double custom vanity and steam shower.
Photo of a beach style master bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom

Sadie & Co

Small transitional kids bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Benchtops and a Freestanding Vanity

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.