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.

Pedestal sink with original medicine cabinet

Joni Spear Interior Design

View of towel holder behind the door. Subway tile is laid 3/4 up the wall and crowned with marble to coordinate with marble flooring.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in St Louis with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Classic Subway Tile Bathtub Surround

Clay Squared to Infinity

Unglazed porcelain – There is no glazing or any other coating applied to the tile. Their color is the same on the face of the tile as it is on the back resulting in very durable tiles that do not show the effects of heavy traffic. The most common unglazed tiles are the red quarry tiles or the granite looking porcelain ceramic tiles used in heavy commercial areas. Historic matches to the original tiles made from 1890 - 1930's. Subway Ceramic floor tiles are made of the highest quality unglazed porcelain and carefully arranged on a fiber mesh as one square foot sheets. A complimentary black hex is also in stock in both sizes and available by the sheet for creating borders and accent designs. Subway Ceramics offers vintage tile is 3/8" thick, with a flat surface and square edges. The Subway Ceramics collection of traditional subway tile, moldings and accessories.

Crisp and Clean Bath

Merits Design Group, Inc.

A builder bathroom was transformed by removing an unused tub and replacing it with a crisp white walk-in shower. Mid century lighting, a simple round mirror and new color palette round out the renovation.

Shorewood Vintage Bathroom

Story Hill Renovations LLC

This was a dated and rough space when we began. The plumbing was leaking and the tub surround was failing. The client wanted a bathroom that complimented the era of the home without going over budget. We tastefully designed the space with an eye on the character of the home and budget. We save the sink and tub from the recycling bin and refinished them both. The floor was refreshed with a good cleaning and some grout touch ups and tile replacement using tiles from under the toilet.

Brentwood Bathroom

Bleue Design Inc.

This full bathroom remodel began with removing carpet and a small tub. It made a full transformation with a walk in shower, marble floors, new plumbing and hardware, lighting, and a crisp color palette. Amy Bartlam

Upper West Side Condominium Renovation

Pett & Associates, LLC

Photo of a traditional bathroom in New York City using Carrara marble tiles and Carrara and Nero Marquina basket weave floor and border. Photo: Elizabeth DooleyElizabeth Dooley

Custom Marble/Mosaic Shower Niche in Walk-In Shower

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Photography by: Connie Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and marble benchtops.

Family Home Newcastle

Aston Matthews

Family bathroom in period property, Newcastle. Featuring 1700mm Rimini cast iron bath, Tradition bath tap, Carlton basin and Tradition basin taps from Aston Matthews Photographer: Jill Tate

Croxted Road - Dulwich

Chris Snook

Photo: Chris Snook © 2014 Houzz
This is an example of a scandinavian bathroom in London with a pedestal sink, a corner shower, gray tile, subway tile and grey walls.

Hadley Wood Modern Country House

User

Interiors shouldn't just be about how spaces look. These ribbed grey porcelain tiles bring a depth to this elegant one-colour bathroom that perfectly captures the sun's rays and make you want to reach out and touch. Overall effect - peace and calm. Photography by Fisher Hart

Mansfield Residence in Los Angeles

Hillstar Construction Services

addet madan Design
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a pedestal sink, gray tile, cement tile, concrete floors, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls and solid surface benchtops.

CHELSEA TOWNHOUSE No 2

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

In contrast, another bathroom is lined with slate strips, and features a freestanding bath, a built-in medicine cabinet with a wenge frame, and four niches which add some depth to the room. Photographer: Bruce Hemming

Sawhill Blvd.

Hurst Homes, LLC.

This is an example of 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.

265 Calef Hill Road Sanbornton

Brie Stephens - Lake Life Realty

Country bathroom in Boston with a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, a shower curtain and a single vanity.

Medical District Complete Remodel

Southern Pine Construction and Real Estate Inc

Photo of a country bathroom in Other with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Black and White Art Deco Bathroom

Cypress Design Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Providence with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

The Summit at Blakely Harbor......Fortward Hill Rd and Bolero Drive

John Green Land Development and Construction

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Seattle with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, grey walls, a pedestal sink and a sliding shower screen.

Cheshire Farmhouse

Border Oak Ltd

Inspiration for a country 3/4 bathroom in West Midlands with a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

Sawhill Blvd.

Hurst Homes, LLC.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Walls 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.