1931 Paradise Valley Restoration/Renovation

The master bath was part of the additions added to the house in the late 1960s by noted Arizona architect Bennie Gonzales during his period of ownership of the house. Originally lit only by skylights, additional windows were added to balance the light and brighten the space, A wet room concept with undermount tub, dual showers and door/window unit (fabricated from aluminum) complete with ventilating transom, transformed the narrow space. A heated floor, dual copper farmhouse sinks, heated towel rack, and illuminated spa mirrors are among the comforting touches that compliment the space.

Mount Barker

Laura Roberts Design

Casey Dunn
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Austin with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, green tile, glass tile, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, limestone benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Divisadero street renovation

etA ARCHITECTURE

Cesar Rubio
Modern bathroom in San Francisco with a shower/bathtub combo, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mosaic tile, white walls and limestone benchtops.

La Cantera Spa Bath Retreat in San Antonio by BRADSHAW DESIGNS

BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC

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Paradise in the Pines

Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors

All Cedar Log Cabin the beautiful pines of AZ Claw foot tub Photos by Mark Boisclair
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Phoenix with a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, slate, slate floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, grey floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Guest Bathroom

Valerie Grant Interiors

Contemporary bathroom with custom cabinetry and tile work create a sophisticated and timeless bathroom. Photograhy by: Peter Rymwid
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

A Contemporary Estate with a Brazilian Feel

Shuster Design Associates

Dark wood framing and cabinets compliment the blue green glass tile and marble slab shower in "her" master bathroom.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a curbless shower, blue tile, glass tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Mountain Star Masterpiece Residence

Judge + Associates

Photo of a large contemporary bathroom in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a bidet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, limestone floors and with a sauna.

Custom Design Details

dpf Design

These details of past projects show DPF's intention and desire to integrate design, color, materials, and decorative finishing for the unity of the whole design. Photography by Rob Karosis

Spanish Peaks

Abby Hetherington Interiors

Audrey Hall
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, limestone benchtops, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, white walls, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door.

HILLCREST ROAD

Peter Brock Architect

Design ideas for an arts and crafts bathroom in San Francisco with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, stone tile, white walls, limestone floors and limestone benchtops.

Flintridge House

Dick Clark + Associates

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with mosaic tile, blue tile, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops and beige benchtops.

House in Santa Lucia Preserve

Cathy Schwabe Architecture

Master Bath. Cathy Schwabe Architecture. Photograph by David Wakely.
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with limestone benchtops and an undermount tub.

Carlsbad Master Bath

Coastal Designs Inc.

Beautiful Master Bath Features a modern look with the contemporary freestanding tub and shower with large glass walls.
Large contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with a freestanding tub, a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, beige walls, ceramic floors, limestone benchtops, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets.

FALL CITY Renovation

FINNE Architects

The Fall City Renovation began with a farmhouse on a hillside overlooking the Snoqualmie River valley, about 30 miles east of Seattle. On the main floor, the walls between the kitchen and dining room were removed, and a 25-ft. long addition to the kitchen provided a continuous glass ribbon around the limestone kitchen counter. The resulting interior has a feeling similar to a fire look-out tower in the national forest. Adding to the open feeling, a custom island table was created using reclaimed elm planks and a blackened steel base, with inlaid limestone around the sink area. Sensuous custom blown-glass light fixtures were hung over the existing dining table. The completed kitchen-dining space is serene, light-filled and dominated by the sweeping view of the Snoqualmie Valley. The second part of the renovation focused on the master bathroom. Similar to the design approach in the kitchen, a new addition created a continuous glass wall, with wonderful views of the valley. The blackened steel-frame vanity mirrors were custom-designed, and they hang suspended in front of the window wall. LED lighting has been integrated into the steel frames. The tub is perched in front of floor-to-ceiling glass, next to a curvilinear custom bench in Sapele wood and steel. Limestone counters and floors provide material continuity in the space. Sustainable design practice included extensive use of natural light to reduce electrical demand, low VOC paints, LED lighting, reclaimed elm planks at the kitchen island, sustainably harvested hardwoods, and natural stone counters. New exterior walls using 2x8 construction achieved 40% greater insulation value than standard wall construction. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Madison Park Bathroom Remodel

Mount Baker Remodeling

A complete bathroom remodel featuring extensive tile & stone work, full-comfort plumbing fixtures including spa tub and spacious shower with stone bench, custom sliding door, and double vanity with stone top.

House on Morrow Road - master bath 2 tub/shower wall

Robert Gross Architect

Interior second floor master bathroom, featuring fully-glazed, dropped curb shower, rainshower head, Botteig Fantasy limestone waterfall countertops, tub deck, and shower bench, marble plank flooring, polished porcelain wall tiles, and view to separate WC stall with sliding glazed door.

Naples Modern

In-Site Design Group LLC

Daniel Newcomb photography, the decorators unlimited interiors.
Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Miami with open cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, brown walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, limestone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Inspired Master Bath

Thyme & Place Design LLC

The coffered floor was inspired by the coffered ceilings in the rest of the home. To create it, 18" squares of Calcutta marble were honed to give them an aged look and set into borders of porcelain tile that mimics walnut beams. Because there is radiant heat underneath, the floor stays toasty all year round. For the cabinetry, the goal was to create units that looked like they were heirloom pieces of furniture that had been rolled into the room. To emphasize this impression, castors were custom-made for the walnut double-sink vanity with Botticino marble top. There are two framed and recessed medicine cabinets in the wall above. Photographer: Peter Rymwid

California Modern

JN Interior Spaces

Manhattan Beach, CA Bathroom Eric Roth Photograpy
Photo of a midcentury bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, dark hardwood floors and limestone benchtops.

Green Bathroom Design Ideas with Limestone 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.