Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

The hexagonal white tile floor is beautifully accented by a band of black tile surrounding the bathroom's perimeter.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Tiburon Ridge Modern Rustic

Inspired Interiors

Amoura Productions
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

New Construction Home

Landmark Construction Crew

Bathroom of the new home construction which included installation of bathtub, windows with white trim, glass shower door, shower head, recessed lighting and marbled flooring.

Northern Wisconsin Cabin

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: TEA2 Architects | Interior Design: Marcia Morine | Photography: Landmark Photography
Photo of a country master bathroom in Minneapolis with medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, brown walls and slate floors.

Farmhouse Master bathroom renovation

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Mid-sized country master bathroom in St Louis with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

The washer and dryer are hidden behind the doors in the second bathroom.

FabCab

Location: Port Townsend, Washington. Photography by Dale Lang
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.

Penthouse Industrial Loft

JAB Design Group

Hip guest bath with custom open vanity, unique wall sconces, slate counter top, and Toto toilet.
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with light wood cabinets, a double shower, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Classic

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey walls.

Traditional Two-Story Home Addition

Integrity Development & Construction, Inc.

Upstairs master bath with a large vanity and walk-in shower.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Beachfront Elegance

Williams Wood Works Inc

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Weekend Getaway - Leland, Michigan

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Rushland Plantation

Barrow Building Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

DuPont Circle

Samantha Friedman Interior Designs

Jesse Snyder
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, grey walls, an alcove shower, marble, slate floors, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

12 Bennett Street Rye, NY

Georgio Home

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Shower

Alair Homes Dallas

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a drop-in tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

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.

Bellevue Contemporary

Baluco

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Mount Airy

Pillar & Peacock

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Richmond with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, green walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Ridgemont Residence

Hsu McCullough

Steam shower with Fireclay "Calcite" field tile with white oak cabinets and floor. Photo by Clark Dugger
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, yellow floor and a hinged shower door.

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

This is an example of a large country bathroom in Austin with a claw-foot tub, gray tile, white tile, yellow walls, white floor, an alcove shower, marble floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops 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.