Stone bathrooms – photos and ideas

How to use stone in the bathroom

Stone looks natural and timeless. Besides travertine and marble, which we dedicate separate pages to, imitations of limestone, sandstone, quartzite, and slate are selected for bathrooms. Like porcelain, they have the pattern of natural stone, but do not need to be impregnated and are water-resistant.

• Smooth stone: a calm look for large areas – floors and walls. In large formats, it looks like stone slabs.
• Structured stone: a relief that plays with light. It stands out best on one wall behind the bath, sink, or in the shower, ideally with side or backlighting.
• Slate: dark stone with a split surface. It is more suited for larger bathrooms or for shower floors.
• Combinations: wood, white sanitary ware, and matte metal accessories. Stone with wood is the foundation of both country and mountain bathrooms.

With a structured surface, be aware that limescale and soap can more easily accumulate, so rinse and clean it regularly in the shower with a soft brush. For the floor, choose a matte surface with higher slip resistance to enhance safety in the shower. You can find a comparison of stone with other looks in the article Imitations of travertine, marble, wood, and concrete, and tile parameters in the article Tile parameters. Also, check out the styles travertine and marble.

You can find more ideas by colour, size, and type of bathroom on the page Bathroom inspirations. You can try out how the selected cladding would look in your bathroom for free in the 3D bathroom planner.