This is an example of a small master bathroom in Dijon with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a console sink, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Boldly Black & White

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

This contemmporary bath keeps it sleek with black vanity cabinet and geometric white tile extending partially up a black wall.
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black walls, an undermount sink, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Sophisticated Waterfront

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design

Tamara Marie Designs

This classic vintage bathroom has it all. Claw-foot tub, mosaic black and white hexagon marble tile, glass shower and custom vanity.
Small traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, green walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Saddle Creek

Love Your Room LLC

Our clients wanted to renovate their dated bathroom. On their wish list was a larger shower, linen closet, better lighting, using a modern farmhouse style that felt luxurious. We moved the small shower out of the corner, and made it the focal point in the room. We used penny rounds on the shower floor, bronze plumbing, and hand made elongated subway tiles. A deep gray grout shows off each tile. The old shower became the new linen closet.

Hilltop Arroyo Grande

FORM Design + Build

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Luis Obispo with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Coastal Farmhouse

Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Powder Room with A Punch

Vision Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Navy Master Bathroom

Riki S. Design

Modern master bathroom featuring large format Carrara porcelain tiles, herringbone marble flooring, and custom navy vanity.
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

'19 New Home - Wayzata, MN

Lecy Bros Homes & Remodeling

Large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Harmony Club Modern Farmhouse

restyle design, llc

This master bath has it all! Walk in shower, freestanding tub, expansive vanity space and somehow still feels cozy! We love the way the reclaimed wood tile wall unifies the space.

Upper West Side Residence

Sara Mosele

This 1000 sq. ft. one-bedroom apartment is located in a pre-war building on the Upper West Side. The owner's request was to design a space where every corner can be utilized. The project was an exciting challenge and required careful planning. The apartment contains multiple customized features like a wall developed as closet space and a bedroom divider and a hidden kitchen. It is a common space to the naked eye, but the more details are revealed as you move throughout the rooms. Featured brands include: Dornbracht fixtures, Flos lighting, Design-Apart millwork, and Carrera marble.

Home Extension with Modern Farmhouse Flair

Model Remodel

En suite bathroom with double vanity looking towards the walk-in closet.
Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Boca Raton Condo

Bluedoor Design Group

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, mirror tile, an integrated sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

South Bay Bathroom

Origin Renovation

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Tranquil Master Bath and Bedroom Remodel

Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc

Dual custom vanities provide plenty of space for personal items as well as storage. Brushed gold mirrors, sconces, sink fittings, and hardware shine bright against the neutral grey wall and dark brown vanities.

Staging Stillson

kellydesigns

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Contemporary Bathroom

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Pacific Beach Split Level

Jantz Construction

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Westport Transitional

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, a shower/bathtub combo and a sliding shower screen.

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.