Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Turramurra House

Bawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style kids wet room bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Space Efficient Modern Duck Egg Blue Bathroom

Refresh Renovations Tauranga

We absolutely love this duck egg blue bathroom. The tiles are a real point of difference whilst being neutral enough for most home owners. The floating vanity and toilet really help with how spacious the bathroom feels despite its smaller size. The wooden pendant lights also help with this whist being a fantastic contrast against the tiles. They also tie in the flooring with the rest of the bathroom.

Soothing Sanctuary

RJ Builders, Inc.

This master bath was remodeled to allow for two vanities and a freestanding tub. The original master bath was dark and very outdated and featured mauve tile in the shower and a pink marble countertop. Space was borrowed from an adjoining kid's bathroom and an extra wide hallway to give the master bathroom more space. The client loved the thought of using blue as an accent and the layout of the bathroom created the perfect spot to feature a hand glazed blue accent tile. Carrara marble was used on the vanity walls as well as a chimney wall at the end of the tub and the shower. The result is a picture perfect bathroom to relax and enjoy!

Project- House Rosebank

Brickworks Building Products

Architect: Make Architecture Photography: Peter Bennetts Bricks: Graphite Rosebank House
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue tile, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Mt. Airy Industrial Trad Bathroom

Hannah Dee Interiors

Julia Staples Photography
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors and grey benchtops.

Owners Bath

Pike Properties

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Charlotte with blue tile, cement tile, beige walls, marble benchtops, brown floor, blue cabinets, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, grey benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Oceanfront Jack & Jill Bathroom

Tamara Rene Designs

Inspiration for a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with light wood cabinets, blue tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and shaker cabinets.

North Shore Drive

Calista Interiors

Penny tiles add a sense of waterfront whimsy to this guest bath.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls and a shower curtain.

Curbless Shower, Contrasting Tile, Custom Glass Door

Umlaut Interiors

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Small Footprint & Big Storage - Contemporary Bath

Hillcrest Construction

Hillcrest Construction designed and executed a complete facelift for these West Chester clients’ master bathroom. The sink/toilet/shower layout stayed relatively unchanged due to the limitations of the small space, but major changes were slated for the overall functionality and aesthetic appeal. The bathroom was gutted completely, the wiring was updated, and minor plumbing alterations were completed for code compliance. Bathroom waterproofing was installed utilizing the state-of-the-industry Schluter substrate products, and the feature wall of the shower is tiled with a striking blue 12x12 tile set in a stacked pattern, which is a departure of color and layout from the staggered gray-tome wall tile and floor tile. The original bathroom lacked storage, and what little storage it had lacked practicality. The original 1’ wide by 4’ deep “reach-in closet” was abandoned and replaced with a custom cabinetry unit that featured six 30” drawers to hold a world of personal bathroom items which could pulled out for easy access. The upper cubbie was shallower at 13” and was sized right to hold a few spare towels without the towels being lost to an unreachable area. The custom furniture-style vanity, also built and finished at the Hillcrest custom shop facilitated a clutter-free countertop with its two deep drawers, one with a u-shaped cut out for the sink plumbing. Considering the relatively small size of the bathroom, and the vanity’s proximity to the toilet, the drawer design allows for greater access to the storage area as compared to a vanity door design that would only be accessed from the front. The custom niche in the shower serves and a consolidated home for soap, shampoo bottles, and all other shower accessories. Moen fixtures at the sink and in the shower and a Toto toilet complete the contemporary feel. The controls at the shower allow the user to easily switch between the fixed rain head, the hand shower, or both. And for a finishing touch, the client chose between a number for shower grate color and design options to complete their tailor-made sanctuary.

Bold Blue Guest Bath

Swell Design Co.

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Blue-tiled Master Bathroom

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Sleek and bold: the hexagonal tile design throughout this bathroom makes a statement that is immediately seen upon entry.
Large transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Walnut Creek house remodel

Project Guru

The hall bathroom tub was kept while the rest of the space was gutted. The privacy separation was kept and new cabinetry installed including a hamper pull-out. New patterned navy floor tile and blue picket glass wall accent tile play agains the white cabinets. A glass shower screen is used on the tub enclosure.

North Ranch

Papillon

Country master bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, grey benchtops and shaker cabinets.

McConnell Neymeyr Whole House

ReCraft

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Manana Lakehouse

Stuart Sampley Architect

Contemporary bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Arbol

Verner Architects

3d printed vanity for kids pool bath
Design ideas for a modern master bathroom in San Francisco with blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, a wall-mount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, medium hardwood floors, concrete benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Cozy Townhouse near Tower Bridge

Chic Living

Inspiration for a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

A concrete application to a Waltham kitchen renovation

Divine Design Center

Guest Bath Divine Design Center Photography by Keitaro Yoshioka
This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile and Grey Benchtops

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.