Embracing the notion of commissioning artists and hiring a General Contractor in a single stroke, the new owners of this Grove Park condo hired WSM Craft to create a space to showcase their collection of contemporary folk art. The entire home is trimmed in repurposed wood from the WNC Livestock Market, which continues to become headboards, custom cabinetry, mosaic wall installations, and the mantle for the massive stone fireplace. The sliding barn door is outfitted with hand forged ironwork, and faux finish painting adorns walls, doors, and cabinetry and furnishings, creating a seamless unity between the built space and the décor. Michael Oppenheim Photography

Martis Camp #75

Structerra, Inc.

Tahoe Real Estate Photography
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors and an open shower.

Master Bath Spa

HomeMasons, Inc

Custom master bath renovation designed for spa-like experience. Contemporary custom floating washed oak vanity with Virginia Soapstone top, tambour wall storage, brushed gold wall-mounted faucets. Concealed light tape illuminating volume ceiling, tiled shower with privacy glass window to exterior; matte pedestal tub. Niches throughout for organized storage.

Jane's Bathroom

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of 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.

Tasset Residence(ASID Design Excellence Award Total Remodel & 1st Place kitchen)

AB Design Elements, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door, porcelain floors and black floor.

Home Construction on Colgate Ave

US Home Developers Inc.

Inspiration 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, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink and soapstone benchtops.

New Construction Home

Landmark Construction Crew

Bathroom of this new home construction included the installation of white finished cabinets and shelves, tiled flooring, sink and faucet and bathroom countertop.

Spa Bath

House of L

A master bath gets reinvented into a luxurious spa-like retreat in tranquil shades of aqua blue, crisp whites and rich bittersweet chocolate browns. A mix of materials including glass tiles, smooth riverstone rocks, honed granite and practical porcelain create a great textural palette that is soothing and inviting. The symmetrical vanities were anchored on the wall to make the floorplan feel more open and the clever use of space under the sink maximizes cabinet space. Oversize La Cava vessels perfectly balance the vanity tops and bright chrome accents in the plumbing components and vanity hardware adds just enough of a sparkle. Photo by Pete Maric.

Beach Rd., Bristol RI

Perfect Touch Interiors

Bradley Jones Photograpy
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a two-piece toilet, an integrated sink and soapstone benchtops.

The Ranch at Belt Creek

Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an undermount tub, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Net Zero Energy Home

Rezac Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Omaha with white cabinets, gray tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink, a drop-in tub, marble floors, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

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.

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.

Craftsman Master Bath

Turk Interiors

Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Schroeder Residence

Yellowstone Architects

Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

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.

Jane's Bathroom

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Photo of 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.

Nautical Lake Beauty

Boyer Building Corporation

Photo Credit: Ehlen Creative
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Rustic Bathroom Renovation in Allentown

Integral Design Interiors

Hinged partially frosted glass door entrance to curbless shower with riverstone back wall and floor. Avorio fiorito brushed marble walls and ceiling. Oil rubbed bronze fixtures. Custom barnwood wall adornments and custom storage cabinetry.

Master 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.