Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Sydney with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Airy Modern Kitchen + Master Bath Transformation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, pink walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Water's Edge

Timothy M. Giguere, AIA - TMS Architects

Architectrure by TMS Architects Rob Karosis Photography
Inspiration for a beach style master bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Bathtub/Shower Combo with Tiled Niche

KraftMaster Renovations

Long subway tiles cover these shower walls offering a glossy look, with small hexagonal tiles lining the shower niche for some detailing. Photos by Chris Veith

Easton New Construction

Blueprint Dreams LLC

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, gray tile, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed.

Chez Sandrine appartement 117 M2

SD DESIGN

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Lyon with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sloans Side

Ejay Interiors

bathroom detail
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, limestone, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Master Bath Remodel

Boyce Design + Build

This stunning master bath remodel is a place of peace and solitude from the soft muted hues of white, gray and blue to the luxurious deep soaking tub and shower area with a combination of multiple shower heads and body jets. The frameless glass shower enclosure furthers the open feel of the room, and showcases the shower’s glittering mosaic marble and polished nickel fixtures. The separate custom vanities, elegant fixtures and dramatic crystal chandelier give the room plenty of sparkle.

Miller Park Residence

Lloyd Architects

Photo: Mark Weinberg Contractor/Interiors: The Fox Group
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with white walls, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, white tile, marble, marble floors, marble benchtops, white floor and an undermount tub.

Standfast Residence

Period Architecture Ltd.

Angle Eye Photography
Large traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Traditional Bathroom

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and white floor.

Oak and Marble Spa Master Bath in Sleepy Hollow

Studio Dearborn

Vanity, mirror frame and wall cabinets: Studio Dearborn. Faucet and hardware: Waterworks. Subway tile: Waterworks Cottage in Shale. Drawer pulls: Emtek. Marble: Calcatta gold. Window shades: horizonshades.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia.

Hope Ferry Road Bath Remodel

Interior Solutions Company LLC

Images by Eagle Photography Mary Ann Thompson - Designer Capital Kitchen and Bath - Remodeler
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, gray tile, marble benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

St. Charles Transitional Master Bath Retreat

Liston Design Build

Large transitional master bathroom in St Louis with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Charming Cape Cod Renovation

Knight Architects LLC

Master bathroom with marble floor tile and wood his and her vanities. Pete Weigley
Photo of a traditional master bathroom in New York with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, beaded inset cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Dream Bath

Robert Paige Cabinetry LLC

Photography by William Quarles
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Charleston with a freestanding tub, stone tile, pebble tile floors, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, beige walls, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

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.

Jack & Jill Bathroom with Double Vanity

KraftMaster Renovations

This jack & jill bathroom is perfect for when you have guests and you need that extra vanity space! The double vanity offers plenty of counterspace for two people to use at once. Photos by Chris Veith

Waterfront Remodel

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Hendel Homes Alyssa Lee Photography
Expansive traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and beaded inset cabinets.

Custom Tile Shower with Corner Tile Bench and Textured Glass Door

Denise Quade Design

Four different sizes of tile were used in this custom shower. All the walls and the ceiling were tiled so they could concert this to a steam shower at a later date. A stripe of glass accent tile with pencil border was added around the shower. A textured glass was used for the shower door to provide more privacy and allow plenty of light to filter through to the alcove shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Beaded Inset Cabinets and Gray Tile

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.