Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Little Rock with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Home Construction on Colgate Ave

US Home Developers Inc.

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and soapstone benchtops.

Jane's Bathroom

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts master bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sweet Master Suite

Michele Lincoln, CKD

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Middle Park Residence

SILO Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a console sink and grey floor.

Olympic Hills Second Story Addition

Model Remodel

A separate and spacious shower meets the soaking tub at a shared tub deck. The bathtub deck doubles as a shower seat! © Cindy Apple Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with an alcove tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops and a shower seat.

Custom Home in Oak Grove,

Wilson Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Soapstone Countertop and splashes

Kitchen & Bath Design + Construction

The original vanity was in good shape, so it was reused but updated with a fresh coat of paint and the addition of bun feet to give it a more furniture-like feel.

Complete Remodel on Keenan Court

K&M Flooring

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Unexpected Kitchen Reno

Refined House, LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Chester Springs Bathroom Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door, black benchtops and a floating vanity.

Vetrina Lofts, NY

KES Studio

Interiors by SFA Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a hot tub, a curbless shower, beige walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Hall Bathroom | Furlong, PA

Fascella Construction

Our hallway full bath renovation embodies a harmonious blend of functionality and style. With meticulous attention to detail, we've transformed this space into a sanctuary of modern comfort and convenience.

Proctor Marble and Granite - traditional work

Proctor Marble & Granite

Mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Nashville with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, yellow walls, concrete floors and soapstone benchtops.

Complete Remodel on Keenan Court

K&M Flooring

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

nora's meadow | edgartown

sullivan + associates architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Bathing Beauty

Atwood: Fine Architectural Cabinetry

This contemporary master bath is as streamlined and efficient as it is elegant. Full panel porcelain shower walls and matching ceramic tile floors, Soapstone counter tops, and Basalt reconsituted veneer cabinetry by QCCI enhance the look. The only thing more beautiful is the view from the bathtub.

Grove Point Renovation

Sellars Lathrop Architects, llc

photo: Michael Biondo
This is an example of a transitional kids bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Marsh Rd.

Holmes + Salter Interiors

Abby Caroline Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Atlanta with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, louvered cabinets, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Tile 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.