Modern bathroom vanity, a luxurious freestanding bath, overhead shower and Bluetooth integration with high quality finishes, in a monochromatic colour palette

Rose Bay House

D'Cruz Design Group

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Lakefront Master

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Photo of a beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Simply Beautiful Primary Ensuite Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

A beautifully remodeled primary bathroom ensuite inspired by the homeowner’s European travels. This spacious bathroom was dated and had a cold cave like shower. The homeowner desired a beautiful space with a European feel, like the ones she discovered on her travels to Europe. She also wanted a privacy door separating the bathroom from her bedroom. The designer opened up the closed off shower by removing the soffit and dark cabinet next to the shower to add glass and let light in. Now the entire room is bright and airy with marble look porcelain tile throughout. The archway was added to frame in the under-mount tub. The double vanity in a soft gray paint and topped with Corian Quartz compliments the marble tile. The new chandelier along with the chrome fixtures add just the right amount of luxury to the room. Now when you come in from the bedroom you are enticed to come in and stay a while in this beautiful space.

Timonium Master Bath

EastWing Architects

Small contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

2020 NARI CotY Award-Winning Bathroom

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

The Cleary Company, Columbus, Ohio, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath $25,000 to $50,000
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

The Olympic Hills Home

Andrea and Co. Design

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

East Hampton

Regan Wood Photography

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Aging-In-Place Bathroom in Haymarket VA

Graves Design & Remodeling, Inc.

Amazing ADA Bathroom with Folding Mahogany Bench, Custom Mahogany Sink Top, Curb-less Shower, Wall Hung Dual Flush Toilet, Hand Shower with Transfer Valve and Safety Grab Bars

Ocean Front Gated Community San Clemente, CA

Obvious Flair Interior Design

This fabulous master bath has the same ocean front views as the rest of this gorgeous home! Free standing tub has floor faucet and whimsical bubble light raised above framed in spectacular ocean view. Window wall is tiled with blue porcelain tile (same material as large walk in shower not shown). Bamboo style varied blue and gray glass vertical tiles fill entire vanity wall with minimal style floating mirrors cascading down from top of soffit. Floating vanity cabinet has flat door style with modern gray metallic veneer with slight sheen. 4 LED pendant lights shimmer with tiny bubbles extending a nod to the tub chandelier. Center vanity storage cabinet has sand blasted semi-opaque glass.

Bathroom Remodel Oakton Virginia

Fairfax Kitchen and Bath

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation with our contemporary bathroom renovation that showcases a stylish wall alcove bathtub. Immerse yourself in serenity as you unwind in this chic and inviting centerpiece, designed to elevate your bathing experience to new heights of luxury and comfort.

Oversized Curbless Walk-in Shower with a Bench and Shower Shelf

Gayler Design Build

This bathroom addition includes a beautiful oversized seamless walk-in shower with a bench and shower shelf.
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat and a double vanity.

Brandye Lynne Bathroom

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Finished product!!!
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Shelby Residence

Jennifer Loftis Design, Inc.

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Detroit with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Lockhaven Bath

Franco Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in St Louis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Four-Square Craftsman Classic

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Carrara marble walk-in shower with dual showering stations and floating slab bench.
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

St. Mary's Bath

Pear Tree Design Group

Calm and serene master with steam shower and double shower head. Low sheen walnut cabinets add warmth and color
Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Saddle Creek

Love Your Room LLC

Our clients wanted to renovate their dated bathroom. On their wish list was a larger shower, linen closet, better lighting, using a modern farmhouse style that felt luxurious. We moved the small shower out of the corner, and made it the focal point in the room. We used penny rounds on the shower floor, bronze plumbing, and hand made elongated subway tiles. A deep gray grout shows off each tile. The old shower became the new linen closet.

Palmerton Victorian

Jarrett Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Winter Wind Master Suite

Cornerstone Remodeling, LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Walls and a Shower Seat

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.