Bathroom Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Slate Floors

This family of 5 was quickly out-growing their 1,220sf ranch home on a beautiful corner lot. Rather than adding a 2nd floor, the decision was made to extend the existing ranch plan into the back yard, adding a new 2-car garage below the new space - for a new total of 2,520sf. With a previous addition of a 1-car garage and a small kitchen removed, a large addition was added for Master Bedroom Suite, a 4th bedroom, hall bath, and a completely remodeled living, dining and new Kitchen, open to large new Family Room. The new lower level includes the new Garage and Mudroom. The existing fireplace and chimney remain - with beautifully exposed brick. The homeowners love contemporary design, and finished the home with a gorgeous mix of color, pattern and materials. The project was completed in 2011. Unfortunately, 2 years later, they suffered a massive house fire. The house was then rebuilt again, using the same plans and finishes as the original build, adding only a secondary laundry closet on the main level.

Red Modern Uptown Bathroom

Metamorphosis Design-Build

A white and gray bathroom was infused with unexpected splashes of red and gold hues. Photo by David J. Turner
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathrooms

THP Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, glass tile, grey walls, slate floors and grey floor.

Bathroom Tile

Signature Carpet One Floor & Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops and grey floor.

Stonewall Farmhouse

Whitten Architects

photography by Rob Karosis
Mid-sized traditional bathroom in Portland Maine with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey walls and slate floors.

Small Footprint & Big Storage - Contemporary Bath

Hillcrest Construction

Hillcrest Construction designed and executed a complete facelift for these West Chester clients’ master bathroom. The sink/toilet/shower layout stayed relatively unchanged due to the limitations of the small space, but major changes were slated for the overall functionality and aesthetic appeal. The bathroom was gutted completely, the wiring was updated, and minor plumbing alterations were completed for code compliance. Bathroom waterproofing was installed utilizing the state-of-the-industry Schluter substrate products, and the feature wall of the shower is tiled with a striking blue 12x12 tile set in a stacked pattern, which is a departure of color and layout from the staggered gray-tome wall tile and floor tile. The original bathroom lacked storage, and what little storage it had lacked practicality. The original 1’ wide by 4’ deep “reach-in closet” was abandoned and replaced with a custom cabinetry unit that featured six 30” drawers to hold a world of personal bathroom items which could pulled out for easy access. The upper cubbie was shallower at 13” and was sized right to hold a few spare towels without the towels being lost to an unreachable area. The custom furniture-style vanity, also built and finished at the Hillcrest custom shop facilitated a clutter-free countertop with its two deep drawers, one with a u-shaped cut out for the sink plumbing. Considering the relatively small size of the bathroom, and the vanity’s proximity to the toilet, the drawer design allows for greater access to the storage area as compared to a vanity door design that would only be accessed from the front. The custom niche in the shower serves and a consolidated home for soap, shampoo bottles, and all other shower accessories. Moen fixtures at the sink and in the shower and a Toto toilet complete the contemporary feel. The controls at the shower allow the user to easily switch between the fixed rain head, the hand shower, or both. And for a finishing touch, the client chose between a number for shower grate color and design options to complete their tailor-made sanctuary.

Serene Bathroom Remodel

Melton Design Build

At home, spa-like luxury in Boulder, CO Seeking an at-home spa-like experience, our clients sought out Melton Design Build to design a master bathroom and a guest bathroom to reflect their modern and eastern design taste. The primary includes a gorgeous porcelain soaking tub for an extraordinarily relaxing experience. With big windows, there is plenty of natural sunlight, making the room feel spacious and bright. The wood detail space divider provides a sleek element that is both functional and beautiful. The shower in this primary suite is elegant, designed with sleek, natural shower tile and a rain shower head. The modern dual bathroom vanity includes two vessel sinks and LED framed mirrors (that change hues with the touch of a button for different lighting environments) for an upscale bathroom experience. The overhead vanity light fixtures add a modern touch to this sophisticated primary suite.

Palmerton Victorian

Jarrett Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Urban to Suburban Project

Hibou Design & Co.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Farmhouse-Upstate

Crisp Architects

Bathroom with white vanity and pink/shiplap walls. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a large country bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, slate floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, black benchtops, a corner shower, white tile, pink walls and a hinged shower door.

Wohnhaus_Bad

Mannsperger Möbel + Raumdesign

Waschtisch
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Stuttgart with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and brown benchtops.

Modern Traditional Bathroom Suite in Raleigh, NC

Home Upgrades, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, slate floors and a vessel sink.

Rincon Classic

Jodi Fleming Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Orange County with white cabinets, a drop-in sink, an undermount tub, grey walls, slate floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Weldon

Blissful Design Studio

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, marble, grey walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Applegate Bathroom

Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths

Small bathroom in Other with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Palmetto Bluff - South Carolina Low Country Home

Markalunas Architecture Group

Lisa Carroll
Small traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, stone tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hot tub.

Hidden Gem

Knight Architects LLC

Finished basement bath with large shower, slate floor and custom vanity complete this makeover. Photography by Pete Weigley
Photo of a traditional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Collinwood Project

Mission Accomplished Interior Design & Staging

Master Bath
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Castle Hills Bathroom Remodel

NOMI - Luxury Bathroom Remodel

When luxury meets creativity. Another spectacular white bathroom designed and remodeled by Joseph & Berry Remodel | Design Build. This beautiful modern Carrara marble bathroom, Graff stainless steel hardware, custom made vanities, massage sprayer, hut tub, towel heater, wood tub stage and custom ipe wood shelves and tub stage. our clients wanted to take their traditional house into the 21 century with modern European look.

West Pond House

Architecture in Formation

Michelle Rose Photography
Large transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, solid surface benchtops, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Cabinets and Slate Floors

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.