Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, orange tile, glass tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Komplett Badsanierung

Lux Design Living

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Berlin with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, stainless steel benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed.

Guest Bathroom View

Talianko Design Group, LLC

In order to make this bathroom feel like part of the new design, we replaced the vanity and plumbing. The vanity top is hammered metal and the faucet and mirror are bronze. The open lower section of the vanity offers a place to add rich woven baskets for storing extra towels, soap and other amenities for overnight guests. Under floor radiant heating was installed making this room especially luxurious. Photography by Erika Bierman

Serene Sanctuary Ensuite Redesign

Demand&Deliver Ltd

This uniquely elegant bathroom emanates a captivating vibe, offering a comfortable and visually pleasing atmosphere. The painted walls adorned with floral motifs add a touch of charm and personality, making the space distinctive and inviting.

30er Jahre trift auf Steampunk und Moderne

Fliesen Schiffbauer

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Other with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, stainless steel benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Northcote Residence

Wolveridge Architects

Photographer: Derek Swalwell
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with white tile, subway tile, black cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, stainless steel benchtops, brick floors, an alcove tub, a trough sink, red floor and an open shower.

Logan Square Laundry Shoot

Lark Architecture

The Logan Square House is the eclectic renovation of a 1800s built house in Chicago. The design pays homage to the traditional style but also throws in bits of the owners' style through the artwork and materials.

Creative Small Bath

Four Brothers Design + Build

Creative use of space makes this bathroom functional and pretty.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, stainless steel benchtops and an alcove shower.

Riverside Transitional Modern Home

Osada Construction

Mid-sized bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Stillwater

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Photography: Andrew Pogue
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black tile, metal tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, stainless steel benchtops, grey floor and black benchtops.

Northcote Residence

Wolveridge Architects

Photographer: Derek Swalwell
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with white tile, subway tile, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink and stainless steel benchtops.

Kew - bathroom & WIR

smarterBATHROOMS+

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, cement tile, a vessel sink, stainless steel benchtops and white benchtops.

Girdwood Cabin

Z Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, an undermount sink, a drop-in tub, concrete floors, stainless steel benchtops, an open shower, porcelain tile, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Mid-Century Makeover

Drexler Shower Door & Custom Glass

Mid-century glass bathroom makeover utilizing frosted and frame-less glass enclosures.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Creative Small Bath

Four Brothers Design + Build

Creative use of space makes this bathroom functional and pretty.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink and stainless steel benchtops.

Design Ideas by Wellborn Cabinetry

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Birmingham with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, white tile, stone tile, stainless steel benchtops, black floor, white walls, a vessel sink and grey benchtops.

Rustic Wood Cabin

Silver Maple Construction LLC

photos by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Burlington with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, a claw-foot tub, distressed cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, black tile, stone tile, beige walls and slate floors.

Buderim Renovation

Coastal Style Constructions

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, stainless steel benchtops, an open shower, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, beige tile and an open shower.

Aptos Retreat

CCS ARCHITECTURE

The family desired a setting that would be casual and rustic, and that would incorporate sustainable features to minimize the home's carbon footprint. Photographer: Paul Dyer

Marina Penthouse

Mark English Architects, AIA

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Mid-sized Bathroom Design Ideas with Stainless Steel 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.