Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

DC Condo Colorist

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Inspiration for a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Clifton Master Ensuite

User

Set within a classic 3 story townhouse in Clifton is this stunning ensuite bath and steam room. The brief called for understated luxury, a space to start the day right or relax after a long day. The space drops down from the master bedroom and had a large chimney breast giving challenges and opportunities to our designer. The result speaks for itself, a truly luxurious space with every need considered. His and hers sinks with a book-matched marble slab backdrop act as a dramatic feature revealed as you come down the steps. The steam room with wrap around bench has a built in sound system for the ultimate in relaxation while the freestanding egg bath, surrounded by atmospheric recess lighting, offers a warming embrace at the end of a long day.

Tempe Bathroom Remodel

User

Photo of a small country master bathroom in Phoenix with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Bathroom

BC 11 Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Upper West Side Condominium Renovation

Pett & Associates, LLC

Photo of a traditional bathroom in New York City Photo: Elizabeth Dooley
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and a pedestal sink.

80 John Street Residence

Ronnette Riley Architect

This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Three-story Modern, Hood River OR

Curtis Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, tile benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Industrial Brooklyn Bathroom Reno

S. Mazzi Interiors

The "before" of this project was an all-out turquoise, 80's style bathroom that was cramped and needed a lot of help. The client wanted a clean, calming bathroom that made full use of the limited space. The apartment was in a prewar building, so we sought to preserve the building's rich history while creating a sleek and modern design. To open up the space, we switched out an old tub and replaced it with a claw foot tub, then took out the vanity and put in a pedestal sink, making up for the lost storage with a medicine cabinet. Marble subway tiles, brass details, and contrasting black floor tiles add to the industrial charm, creating a chic but clean palette.

Iron Works Historic bath

Kohler

With its classic architecture, traditional-style fixtures, and sparkle in the mirrors and chandelier, this snow-white bathroom defines elegance.
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Milwaukee with a pedestal sink, a claw-foot tub, gray tile and grey walls.

Full Home Remodel

Reliance Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and granite benchtops.

Victorian Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with a claw-foot tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors and a pedestal sink.

Beach Front House

JSD Interiors

JSD Interiors
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink and wood benchtops.

Center Hall Colonial

Jay Reinert Architect, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, marble, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, decorative wall panelling, grey walls and a built-in vanity.

Marble Bathroom

NGD Interiors, Inc.

A farmhouse bathroom with marble tile, polished nickel fixtures, and white board and batten
This is an example of a small country bathroom in Philadelphia with a two-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, marble floors, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Magnolia

haywoodmade interiors

Paper + Pate Photography
Traditional bathroom in Chicago with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and an open shower.

Sawhill Blvd.

Hurst Homes, LLC.

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey walls.

Upper Eastside Combo

Prime Renovations, Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with open cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls and a pedestal sink.

Industrial Brooklyn Bathroom Reno

S. Mazzi Interiors

Modern Family Bathroom

Victorian Plumbing

Featured in Victorian Plumbing's 2015/2016 'Flying Van' TV advert. This bathroom showcases luxury modern family living with a keen eye on staying within budget. Featuring a white close coupled toilet, full pedestal basin, L shaped bath, modern thermostatic shower, and smart mirror. Modern families demand style and function from their bathroom; this space delivers a clean, fresh area that is simple to keep clean.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Gray Tile and a Pedestal Sink

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.