Primary Bathroom with walnut cabinets, brass knobs and soapstone countertops
Modern master bathroom in Sacramento with an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Solar Lake House

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

The master bath features two sinks set on a flush cabinet base. Note the pull out storage at the end.
This is an example of a country master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, orange walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

College Point, NY-Full Home Design

To Be Designed

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, an alcove shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, black floor and a hinged shower door.

College Point, NY-Full Home Design

To Be Designed

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

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.

Elegant Master Retreat

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

Light grey and cream tones are meshed with brass fixtures to transform the original dated bathroom into an extravagant updated retreat. A new frameless glass shower helps make the room appear larger by exposing the expansive shower. The new reclaimed wood vanity and two-toned vanity lights infuse a bit of rustic flair.

Picnic Point Bluff Remodel

Blox Construction

Black quartzite on the wall highlights the freestanding tub.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, stone tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Home Renovation

Axtell Construction

Inspiration for an arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

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.

Complete Remodel on Keenan Court

K&M Flooring

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Luxury Master Suite

The English Contractor & Remodeling Services

Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Cincinnati with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Arts & Crafts Bathroom Revival

Sharer Design Group LLC

Photos by Starloft Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Harbor Towers

Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops

This is an example of an arts and crafts master bathroom in Boston with a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, brown tile, stone tile and slate floors.

Italian Villa

Stephanie Barnes-Castro

Stephanie Barnes-Castro is a full service architectural firm specializing in sustainable design serving Santa Cruz County. Her goal is to design a home to seamlessly tie into the natural environment and be aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient.

Vetrina Lofts, NY

KES Studio

Interiors by SFA Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a hot tub, a curbless shower, beige walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Saratoga Mediterranean Residence

Ryan Rosene Photography

Mediterranean home nestled into the native landscape in Northern California.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Orange County with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, green tile, stone tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room

Suzanne MacCrone Rogers

Renovation of a master bath suite, dressing room and laundry room in a log cabin farm house. Project involved expanding the space to almost three times the original square footage, which resulted in the attractive exterior rock wall becoming a feature interior wall in the bathroom, accenting the stunning copper soaking bathtub. A two tone brick floor in a herringbone pattern compliments the variations of color on the interior rock and log walls. A large picture window near the copper bathtub allows for an unrestricted view to the farmland. The walk in shower walls are porcelain tiles and the floor and seat in the shower are finished with tumbled glass mosaic penny tile. His and hers vanities feature soapstone counters and open shelving for storage. Concrete framed mirrors are set above each vanity and the hand blown glass and concrete pendants compliment one another. Interior Design & Photo ©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers Architectural Design - Robert C. Beeland, AIA, NCARB

W Bathroom Reno

The Styled Life Design Co.

Angie Welling Photography
Small transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, limestone, beige walls, an undermount sink, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Master Shower

Alair Homes Dallas

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a drop-in tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Mt. Washington Master Bathroom

Tower Creek Construction

Tower Creek Construction
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

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.