This master bath ‘Renovision’ came with three main requests from the homeowner: more storage, a larger shower and a luxurious look that feels like being at an upscale hotel. The Renovisions team accomplished these wishes and exceeded the clients expectations. Request number 1: more storage. The existing closet was reconfigured to accommodate better storage for towels and bath supplies making it both functional and attractive. The custom built pull-out hamper was perfect. The long vanity and center tower offers much more cabinet space and drawer storage compared to what they had, especially with the increased vanity height. Request number 2: A larger shower. Working within the existing footprint we were able to build a shower that is nearly a foot deeper as space was available. Creating a large rectangular cubby provides plenty of space for shampoos and soaps. The frameless sliding glass shower enclosure keeps the space open and airy while allowing the beautiful Carrera-look porcelain wall tiles to be the focus of this master bath. Request number 3: a luxurious look. Turning their once boring, builder grade bathroom into an upscale hotel-like space was challenging, however, not a problem for the Renovisions team and their creative ways of resolving design snags along the way. Re-locating the doorway to the bathroom was one way to create a more spacious flow in and out of the space. Having the right design to start was half the battle – installing the beautiful products right the first time to ensure a proper fit and finish worthy of the upscale feel is the other half. The delicate tile detail in the shower cubby is the ‘jewelry’ in the room – the soft curves of this 2-tone wave design tile adds a dramatic feel and enlightened mood this client loves. Overall, the homeowner was happy with every solution-based approach to all requests – their once dated builders bath is now bright, open and airy with a soft grey wall color adding to the soothing feel of this master bath.

Weekend Retreat

Georgia Zikas Design

Playful and relaxed, honoring classical Victorian elements with contemporary living for a modern young family.
Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in New York with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, black and white tile, marble, blue walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Leawood Master Bath

Black Oak Construction, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Kansas City with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Bathroom

Joni Spear Interior Design

Frosted pocket doors seductively invite you into this master bath retreat. Marble flooring meticulously cut into a herringbone pattern draws your eye to the stunning Victoria and Albert soaking tub. The window shades filter the natural light to produce a romantic quality to this spa-like oasis. Toulouse Victoria & Albert Tub Ann Sacks Tile (walls are White Thassos, floor is Asher Grey and shower floor is White Thassos/Celeste Blue Basket weave) JADO Floor mounted tub fill in polished chrome Paint is Sherwin Williams "Waterscape" #SW6470 Matthew Harrer Photography

Oakcliff Drive

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Modern Panorama

Jennifer Garner Interiors

Guest bath with tall ceiling, dropped paint line, accent penny tile, decorative pendant, painted shaker style vanity,
Mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and grey benchtops.

Unique Storage Solutions for Master Bath

Walker Woodworking

Photos: Darin Holiday w/ Electric Films NC Bath & Interior Designer: Vanessa Fleming w/ Acorn Interior Design Custom Cabinets by: Walker Woodworking Designer: Brandon Fitzmorris

Hotel at Home - A Luxurious Master Bath Retreat

Emily’s Interiors

Carrara marble walls and flooring paired with unlacquered brass fixtures from Newport Brass exude luxury in this hotel-inspired master bathroom. Photo credit: Perko Photography

Remodel-Pierce

Crawford Builders

Shaun Ring
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, an alcove shower and grey benchtops.

LAKEWOOD, WESTCHESTER, NY

Granoff Architects

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, marble benchtops, blue walls, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, stone tile, marble floors, grey benchtops and beaded inset cabinets.

Bethesda

Liz Levin Interiors

Peaceful, seaside neutrals define the mood of this custom home in Bethesda. Mixing modern lines with classic style, this home boasts timeless elegance. Photos by Angie Seckinger.

Kid's Bathroom

Great Rooms Building Group

Photo by Linda Oyama-Bryan
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with grey benchtops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Shearing Shed House - Modern Farmhouse in Wagin

Coveney Browne Design

View of main ensuite bathroom from master bedroom.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Montefaro

Studio Henree LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bismark

Walter Studio Interior Design

Photography: Rustic White
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

White Picket Shower with Blue Penny Tile Niche in San Marcos Bathroom Remodel

Classic Home Improvements

This stunning master shower is featuring white Paloma Cotton Glossy picket tiles paired with blue penny round shower tile flooring and a tile niche from Bedrosians. All of the fixtures and hardware in this bathroom are chrome with a rainfall showerhead and hand shower column from Kohler.

Bakale Guest Bath

Project Kitchen & Bath

Blue coastal retreat
Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathrooms

Franchi's Construction Inc.

Master bathroom with big walk in shower, dbl bowl sink, drop in whirlpool tub and toilet with privacy.
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Dreamstar Custom Homes - Custom Home - Portage Landing - North Palm Beach, FL

Dreamstar Custom Homes

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Miami with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Sunset Hill Colonial

ROTHERS Design/Build

kid's jack and jill bathroom photo by Sara Terranova
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls 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.