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

Collis, Brighton East

The Kitchen Design Centre

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, grey walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and a double vanity.

Holley Bathroom

PB General Contractors

Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Dallas with glass-front cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

The Cat's Meow

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This master bath remodel is the cat's meow for more than one reason! The materials in the room are soothing and give a nice vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. We completed a kitchen remodel for this client a few years’ ago and were delighted when she contacted us for help with her master bath! The bathroom was fine but was lacking in interesting design elements, and the shower was very small. We started by eliminating the shower curb which allowed us to enlarge the footprint of the shower all the way to the edge of the bathtub, creating a modified wet room. The shower is pitched toward a linear drain so the water stays in the shower. A glass divider allows for the light from the window to expand into the room, while a freestanding tub adds a spa like feel. The radiator was removed and both heated flooring and a towel warmer were added to provide heat. Since the unit is on the top floor in a multi-unit building it shares some of the heat from the floors below, so this was a great solution for the space. The custom vanity includes a spot for storing styling tools and a new built in linen cabinet provides plenty of the storage. The doors at the top of the linen cabinet open to stow away towels and other personal care products, and are lighted to ensure everything is easy to find. The doors below are false doors that disguise a hidden storage area. The hidden storage area features a custom litterbox pull out for the homeowner’s cat! Her kitty enters through the cutout, and the pull out drawer allows for easy clean ups. The materials in the room – white and gray marble, charcoal blue cabinetry and gold accents – have a vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. Polished nickel fixtures and hardware add sparkle, while colorful artwork adds some life to the space.

Sahara Hills Master Remodel

31E Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Fossil Creek Master Suite

Haven Design and Construction

This stunning master suite is part of a whole house design and renovation project by Haven Design and Construction. The master bath features a 22' cupola with a breathtaking shell chandelier, a freestanding tub, a gold and marble mosaic accent wall behind the tub, a curved walk in shower, his and hers vanities with a drop down seated vanity area for her, complete with hairdryer pullouts and a lucite vanity bench.

Granada Japandi

DESIGN LAB 444

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

My Work

Shannon O'Kelley

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, beige tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Family Bathroom

Create Perfect

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Urban Oasis

Elegant in Design

From little things, big things grow. This project originated with a request for a custom sofa. It evolved into decorating and furnishing the entire lower floor of an urban apartment. The distinctive building featured industrial origins and exposed metal framed ceilings. Part of our brief was to address the unfinished look of the ceiling, while retaining the soaring height. The solution was to box out the trimmers between each beam, strengthening the visual impact of the ceiling without detracting from the industrial look or ceiling height. We also enclosed the void space under the stairs to create valuable storage and completed a full repaint to round out the building works. A textured stone paint in a contrasting colour was applied to the external brick walls to soften the industrial vibe. Floor rugs and window treatments added layers of texture and visual warmth. Custom designed bookshelves were created to fill the double height wall in the lounge room. With the success of the living areas, a kitchen renovation closely followed, with a brief to modernise and consider functionality. Keeping the same footprint, we extended the breakfast bar slightly and exchanged cupboards for drawers to increase storage capacity and ease of access. During the kitchen refurbishment, the scope was again extended to include a redesign of the bathrooms, laundry and powder room.

Canyon Heights

AFT Construction

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Ski in / Ski out Row House

MB architecture + design

This is an example of a country 3/4 bathroom in Burlington with grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Bliss by the Sea

Coastal Signature Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Charleston with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, an undermount sink, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, an open shower, grey floor and an open shower.

Master Bath and Guest Vanity (Chapman)

Mariano & Co., LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Family Friendly Design

Fine Art Interiors

Gray Shaker style vanities with white Quartz countertops and a marble and glass chevron tile backsplash.
Large country master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Sussex Family Bathroom

West One Bathrooms Ltd

With busy lives as property developers, our clients approached our Head of Design, Louise Ashdown to tackle the bathroom refurbishment in their newly purchased home. It was a compact room that has become a contemporary family bathroom deluxe – with thanks to considered design and stylish fittings

Luxurious Transitional Master Bath

Design Lifestyles, LLC

Large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Holley Bathroom

PB General Contractors

Landon

Frankel Design Build

Expansive traditional master bathroom in Houston with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, marble, quartzite benchtops, grey benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Mid Century Modern Addition and Interior Revision

Rossoto Art LLC

New Master Bathroom. Photo by William Rossoto, Rossoto Art LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and an Open Shower

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.