This upstairs bathroom features Southern Tiles marble floor and half height wall tile combined with a subway tile from Academy tiles in neutral colours. Caeasarstone benchtop below a feature timber shelf and oval mirror.

Transitional Los Altos Comfort

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, white floor, grey benchtops, a drop-in tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, marble benchtops and porcelain floors.

Modern Loft Living in the Country

Fran Alexander Interior Design LLC.

Two separate sink vanities keep the owners from running into each other. Separate toilet room with a door. Large soaking tub is separate from but adjacent to the large glass shower.

1200 Sqft 2 Bed/ 2.5 bath Cottage, Saugerties, NY

A. Bollman & Sons.

This custom cottage designed and built by Aaron Bollman is nestled in the Saugerties, NY. Situated in virgin forest at the foot of the Catskill mountains overlooking a babling brook, this hand crafted home both charms and relaxes the senses.

Stately Rejuvenation

Mountainwood Homes

The master bathroom remodel features a mix of black and white tile. In the shower, a variety of tiles are used.
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet and a double vanity.

Gull Lake - Cottage

Glas Associates

A gray bathroom with white vanity, makeup counter, and a large built-in tub area with gray subway tile Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, glass tile, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity, a drop-in tub, grey walls and an undermount sink.

REDDING FARMHOUSE

d2 interieurs

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in New York with grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and beaded inset cabinets.

Cole Valley Three for All

Mark Brand Architecture

We were approached by a San Francisco firefighter to design a place for him and his girlfriend to live while also creating additional units he could sell to finance the project. He grew up in the house that was built on this site in approximately 1886. It had been remodeled repeatedly since it was first built so that there was only one window remaining that showed any sign of its Victorian heritage. The house had become so dilapidated over the years that it was a legitimate candidate for demolition. Furthermore, the house straddled two legal parcels, so there was an opportunity to build several new units in its place. At our client’s suggestion, we developed the left building as a duplex of which they could occupy the larger, upper unit and the right building as a large single-family residence. In addition to design, we handled permitting, including gathering support by reaching out to the surrounding neighbors and shepherding the project through the Planning Commission Discretionary Review process. The Planning Department insisted that we develop the two buildings so they had different characters and could not be mistaken for an apartment complex. The duplex design was inspired by Albert Frey’s Palm Springs modernism but clad in fibre cement panels and the house design was to be clad in wood. Because the site was steeply upsloping, the design required tall, thick retaining walls that we incorporated into the design creating sunken patios in the rear yards. All floors feature generous 10 foot ceilings and large windows with the upper, bedroom floors featuring 11 and 12 foot ceilings. Open plans are complemented by sleek, modern finishes throughout.

Marina Del Rey Luxury Beach House

Anna Design LLC

Marina Del Rey house renovation, with open layout bedroom. You can enjoy ocean view while you are taking shower.
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Friendswood West Ranch New Build

Diane Martin Interior Designs

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Master Bathroom Project

Mariano & Co., LLC

In this complete floor to ceiling removal, we created a zero-threshold walk-in shower, moved the shower and tub drain and removed the center cabinetry to create a MASSIVE walk-in shower with a drop in tub. As you walk in to the shower, controls are conveniently placed on the inside of the pony wall next to the custom soap niche. Fixtures include a standard shower head, rain head, two shower wands, tub filler with hand held wand, all in a brushed nickel finish. The custom countertop upper cabinet divides the vanity into His and Hers style vanity with low profile vessel sinks. There is a knee space with a dropped down countertop creating a perfect makeup vanity. Countertops are the gorgeous Everest Quartz. The Shower floor is a matte grey penny round, the shower wall tile is a 12x24 Cemento Bianco Cassero. The glass mosaic is called “White Ice Cube” and is used as a deco column in the shower and surrounds the drop-in tub. Finally, the flooring is a 9x36 Coastwood Malibu wood plank tile.

Bathrooms

Canadian Sound

Inspiration for a large asian master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, brown tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Vancouver Condo

Sarah Marie Interior Designs

Tracey Ayton
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door and grey 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.

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bethnal Green House

VORBILD Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Luxury Shower Tub Combo

Cal Green Remodeling

This is a marble lined shower to a 3/4 bathroom remodeled by Cal Green Remodeling. This bathroom is one of three bathrooms in a full home remodel, where all three bathrooms have matching finishes, marble floors and beautiful modern floating vanities.

Large Masterbath

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Masterbath remodel. Utilizing the existing space this master bathroom now looks and feels larger than ever. The homeowner was amazed by the wasted space in the existing bath design.

Stately Rejuvenation

Mountainwood Homes

The master bathroom remodel features a new wood vanity, round mirrors, white subway tile with dark grout, and patterned black and white floor tile.
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Minimalism in the Woods

Meadowlark Design+Build

Imagine a relaxing bath overlooking the woods! This Primary Bath remodel focused on clean surfaces and quiet colors. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design+Build. Photography by Sean Carter, Ann Arbor

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub and Grey 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.