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.

Whole Home Remodel in Libertyville

BDS Design Build Remodel

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Connecticut En Suite

RIKB Design Build

A dream En Suite. We updated this 80s home with a transitional style bathroom complete with double vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk in shower with bench seat.

Rockville

Jennifer Radakovic Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country bathroom in Richmond with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, subway tile and marble benchtops.

Tub at Master Bath

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Photos by Holly Lepere
Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and marble floors.

Buena Vista Bathrooms

Thyme & Place Design LLC

Both the master bath and the guest bath were in dire need of a remodel. The guest bath was a much simpler project, basically replacing what was there in the same location with upgraded cabinets, tile, fittings fixtures and lighting. The most dramatic feature is the patterned floor tile and the navy blue painted ship lap wall behind the vanity. The master was another project. First, we enlarged the bathroom and an adjacent closet by straightening out the walls across the entire length of the bedroom. This gave us the space to create a lovely bathroom complete with a double bowl sink, medicine cabinet, wash let toilet and a beautiful shower.

Semi-Frosted Glass Shower Door

dRemodeling

A large portion of the cost associated with the material costs of this project, the large semi-frosted glass door brings balance to the space, creating a level of intimacy and privacy to the interior of the walk-in shower, while keeping the overall space inviting and open. Certainly worth the cost.

OCEAN BLUES

User

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Upper West Side Brownstone

Pulatani Builders

Transitional bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, a console sink, blue floor and a shower curtain.

Bright and White Master Bathroom

KBF by Audi Contractors

Renee Alexander
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Suburban Glamour Residence

Inspired Interiors

This luxury bathroom is designed with crystal chandeliers and knobs. The beautiful grey floating vanity compliments the square chrome mirrors. The storage bench makes use of dead space and allows for ample seating in this master bathroom. The glass shower gives elegance to this master bathroom.

West Cambridge Renovation

LDa Architecture & Interiors

Vanity: Restoration Hardware, Odeon Double Vanity in Charcoal: https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1870385&categoryId=search Sean Litchfield Photography

Foster Residence

Clayton&Little Architects

Photo by Casey Dunn
This is an example of a country bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, mosaic tile, blue walls and white tile.

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.

103 Forest Gardens Villas

Carey North Designs

Photo of a small beach style bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Beautiful Master Bathroom Remodel

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Master bath gets beautiful update without changing the layout. Walk in shower gets major upgrade with body sprayers, small bench with separate hand shower, grab bars, extra tall rain head, and Carrara marble style tile. Large vanity with shaker cabinets, under mount sinks, and traditional fixtures. Large acrylic freestanding soaking tub with floor mounted tub filler. Large format hexagon tile flooring. And new lighting throughout.

Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI - Stunning Carriage House Living

Legacy Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Providence with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Little Luxuries

Brick + Beam Studio

Photo by: Elaine Fredrick Photography
Design ideas for a small modern master wet room bathroom in Providence with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Highland Village Transitional-Mother In Law Suite

Sterling Brook Custom Homes

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls and an undermount sink.

Augusta: Summerville Bathroom Remodel

Merit Flooring, Kitchen and Bath

Steve Bracci Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with white tile, ceramic tile, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Blue Walls

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.