Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Willowleaf Drive Bathroom Remodle

Tharp Custom Cabinetry

TVL Creative: " Up in the master bathroom, elegance abounds. Using the same footprint, we upgraded everything in this space to reflect the client's desire for a more bright, patterned and pretty space. Starting at the entry, we installed a custom reclaimed plank barn door with bold large format hardware from Rustica Hardware. In the bathroom, the custom slate blue vanity from Tharp Cabinet Company is an eye catching statement piece. This is paired with gorgeous hardware from Amerock, vessel sinks from Kohler, and Purist faucets also from Kohler."

Bathroom Vanity

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Bathrooms

Calyx Builds

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Riverwoods Residence

Studio21 Architects

Photo of an expansive traditional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub and soapstone benchtops.

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.

Allendale house in the trees

CFP Home Construction

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, yellow floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ferebee Basement

Done Renovations

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Houston with open cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Contemporary Custom Home in Saratoga, CA

Maurice Agrillo General Contractor

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets and soapstone benchtops.

West Chop

D.Best Construction, Inc.

bead board, double sink, marble, Tile, vanity
Photo of a beach style master bathroom in Boston with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, blue walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Minerva Finishes Gallery

Minerva Finishes LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, blue walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and grey floor.

Ferebee Basement

Done Renovations

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Houston with open cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Remuera Bathroom Interior Design

Celia Visser Design Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Auckland with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a pedestal sink, soapstone benchtops, dark hardwood floors, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Bungalow - Full House Remodel - Bathroom (Glen Park)

Centoni Restoration & Development, Inc.

Detail view of the Concrete Granada tile in the Alhambra pattern.
Small eclectic kids bathroom in San Francisco with grey cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, a wall-mount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Springer Bathroom remodel

Macale Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Tampa with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a corner shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, orange walls and travertine floors.

Whole house Renovation

Carys Mill Woodworking

Leney Breeden
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Richmond with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Wheaton Residence Bathroom

Studio21 Architects

Contemporary home built in Wheaton, IL
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, subway tile and soapstone benchtops.

Hall Bathroom | Furlong, PA

Fascella Construction

Mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, an enclosed toilet and a built-in vanity.

Tiled Shower with Lighted Shower Ledge and Free Standing Tub

Cabinet-S-Top

In this bathroom, the vanity was updated with a new Soapstone Metropolis quartz countertop with a 4” backsplash. Includes 2 Kohler Caxton undermount sinks. A Robert Flat Beveled Mirrored Medicine cabinet. Moen Wynford collection in Brushed Nickel includes 2 shower spa systems with 4 body sprays, handheld faucet, tub filler, paper holder, towel rings, robe hook. A Toto Aquia toilet color: Cotton. A Barclay Mystique 59” tub in white. A Custom Semi-frameless bypass Platinum Riviera Euro shower door. The tile in the shower is Moroccan Concrete 12x24 off white for the shower walls; Cultura Pebble Mosaic – Autumn for the shower floor and niches. An LED Trulux light with 3 zone touch plate for the shower ledge was installed. A heated towel bar. A Moen Eva 3 Bulb light in brushed nickel. On the floor is Mannington Swiss Oak-Almond luxury vinyl tile.

Pullman Ibis Hotel

Euroglass

Euroglass Australia has just completed our work at the Pullman Ibis Hotel
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Brisbane with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Blue Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.