The master bath is lit by a clerestory along the exterior wall which permits light while preserving privacy. A honed slate was used for it's mottled green color and smooth texture creating a wainscot along the entire space to the six foot level. An interior palette of natural wood and stone along with subtle color shifts mimics the natural site beyond. It also narrates a story of the rough bark (the exterior shell) concealing the warm interior heartwood. Eric Reinholdt - Project Architect/Lead Designer with Elliott, Elliott, Norelius Architecture Photo: Brian Vanden Brink

Featured Projects

Vegas Remodels LLC

Inspiration for a large modern master wet room bathroom in Las Vegas with open cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, black tile, stone slab, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mannington - New LVS Flooring

Mannington

An updated throwback design, "Penny Lane" luxury vinyl sheet flooring features a small-scale marble hexagon pattern with a contrasting inset. Available in 3 color combinations (Quartzite with Granite shown).

Custom Home Design and Build on 89th Street

Spiess Custom Homes

This is an example of a large modern master wet room bathroom in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Modern Bungalow

HA Architecture

Photo by Jonathan Garza
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Downeast Coastal Residence

Winkelman Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Portland Maine with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, slate, white walls, medium hardwood floors, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

We used Paperstone for the counters of both bathrooms.

FabCab

Location: Port Townsend, Washington. Photography by Dale Lang
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and a two-piece toilet.

London Updated Vintage Bath

Linda Rosen Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Chester Springs Bathroom Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, white walls, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a floating vanity and subway tile.

Marriottsville, MD Kitchen & Master Bath Granite & Soapstone Countertops

Creative In Counters

This master bath features Soapstone countertops.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kitchen & Bathroom

Erwin custom wood works

This is an example of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, grey walls, laminate floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Bath

McClellan | Tellone

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Seattle with dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, limestone, beige walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

North Boulder Contemporary Master Bathroom

Westward Foundry

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Craftsman Bedroom/Bath Addition in Rockridge

FMSProjects, Inc.

Large arts and crafts master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, beige walls and light hardwood floors.

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.

Bathrooms

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Erika Bierman
Photo of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Omaha Home

LK Design

Thom Neese
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Omaha with an undermount sink, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops and grey floor.

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.

Rustic Farmhouse

McCue Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Chester Springs Bathroom Remodel

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.