This was a really fun project. We used soothing blues, grays and greens to transform this outdated bathroom. The shower was moved from the center of the bath and visible from the primary bedroom over to the side which was the preferred location of the client. We moved the tub as well.The stone for the countertop is natural and stunning and serves as a waterfall on either end of the floating cabinets as well as into the shower. We also used it for the shower seat as a waterfall into the shower from the tub and tub deck. The shower tile was subdued to allow the naturalstone be the star of the show. We were thoughtful with the placement of the knobs in the shower so that the client can turn the water on and off without getting wet in the process. The beautiful tones of the blues, grays, and greens reads modern without being cold.

Home Construction on Colgate Ave

US Home Developers Inc.

Design ideas 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, black walls, concrete floors, a pedestal sink and soapstone benchtops.

Guest Bath Upstairs - Addition

Realty Restoration, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

South Land Park

WOOL Design Studio

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.

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.

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.

Drucker

TFC Builders

TFC builders built this custom bathrrom in Spencer for our fantastic clients.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, limestone floors and with a sauna.

Warsaw Bathroom Renovation

Harwood Design Builders Ltd.

The narrow, small space in this Winnipeg bathroom was one of the projects biggest interior design challenges. Every element including fixtures, handles, color palette and flooring were chosen to accentuate the length of the bathroom. A narrow, elongated shower was designed so there was no need for a glass shower door. Custom built niches for shampoos and soaps, as well as a bench were installed. A unique channel drain system was designed it was all surrounded by specially selected tiles in the earth tone color palette. The end wall was constructed to allow for built in open shelving for storage and esthetic appeal. Cabinets were custom built for the narrow space and long handle pulls were chose to perpetuate the overall design.

Black Rock

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors

A beach house inspired by its surroundings and elements. Doug fir accents salvaged from the original structure and a fireplace created from stones pulled from the beach. Laid-back living in vibrant surroundings. A collaboration with Kevin Browne Architecture and Sylvain and Sevigny. Photos by Erin Little.

Rift Cut Veneer Bathroom

Azure Cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

SE Portland Foursquare Bathroom Full Renovation

Wendy Combs Studio

Full gut renovation including wood ceiling, hex tile floor, vintage desk transformed into a vanity, Schoolhouse lighting, and new window construction.

Modern Bathroom Design

MPT Enterprises, Inc.

Silestone Charcoal Soapstone
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Guest Bathroom Vanity | Complete Remodel | Sherman Oaks

Pure Builders Inc.

This modern guest bathroom has a floating cherry wood vanity, black quartz countertop, and brushed bronze faucets that go perfectly with the white and black floor tiles. The dark tones are paired with gold accents, making this a desirable modern bathroom design.

Complete Remodel on Keenan Court

K&M Flooring

The Destination Project

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Tiburon Ridge Modern Rustic

Inspired Interiors

Amoura Productions
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Suburban Oasis

Eyoh Design

Design ideas for a modern master bathroom in Orange County with white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, stone slab, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Strittmatter

Living Stone Design + Build

This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, black tile, slate, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Master Bedroom & Bathroom Suite

Dan and John Life

Jo Bridges Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Brooklyn Brownstone

SA-DA Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and black benchtops.

Modern Bathroom Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops

If you’re looking for modern 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 Modern 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.