Hinoki soaking tub with Waterworks "Arroyo" tile in Shoal color were used at all wet wall locations. Photo by Clark Dugger
Large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, ceramic tile, white walls, soapstone benchtops, beige tile and light hardwood floors.

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.

West 77th Street, Manhattan, NYC

Kevin Dakan Architect

Francis Dzikowski
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in New York with blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops and grey benchtops.

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.

Cedarbrush - Spanish Modern

RI Studio

Spanish meets modern in this Dallas spec home. A unique carved paneled front door sets the tone for this well blended home. Mixing the two architectural styles kept this home current but filled with character and charm.

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.

Modern Waterfront

Rachel Pohlner for Jenkins Baer

Guest bathroom in modern waterfront home
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Traditional Two-Story Home Addition

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.

Modern Farmhouse

Jackie Syvertsen ~ Windermere Real Estate/BI, Inc.

Design ideas for a large country 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

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.

Captiva House

K2 Design Group, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Miami with stone tile, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls and soapstone benchtops.

Artisan Blue Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This Guest Bathroom has a small footprint and the shower was claustrophobic in size. We could not enlarge the bathroom, so we made changes that made it feel more open. By cutting down the shower wall and installing a glass panel, the shower now has a more open feeling. Through the glass panel you are able to see the pretty artisan blue tiles that coordinate with the penny round floor tiles. The vanity was only 18” deep, which restricted our sink options. We chose a natural soapstone countertop with a Corian oval sink. Rich walnut wood cabinetry, polished nickel plumbing and light fixtures add sparkle to the space.

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
Mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Hill 99

Dichotomy Interiors

warm modern masculine primary suite
Photo of a large contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wood walls.

Custom Home Design and Build on 89th Street

Spiess Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, multi-coloured tile, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and black floor.

The Modern Wolfden

Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a two-piece toilet, concrete floors, soapstone benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Bathroom Design Ideas with White Walls 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.