Contemporary bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, brown tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

The Fairway

Concept 8 Architects

David Butler
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wet room bathroom in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, black walls, brown floor, an open shower, black tile, brown tile, mosaic tile and a console sink.

East Alameda Renovation

Violante & Rochford Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Historic JP Manor

Bailey Davol Studio Build

Guest bathroom gut remodel. Collaboration with interior design firm, SirTANK Design. Photos by Tamara Flanagan Photography
Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Boston with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, brown tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and an open shower.

Cozy Modern Loft

Mi-Kin Creations, Inc.

This cozy master bathroom features a custom vanity with granite counter. The custom wood mirror surround ties in with the vanity.
Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with brown tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and white floor.

Log home Modern Master Bathroom remodel

Mother Hubbard's Custom Cabinetry

Log home Bathroom remodeling project. Providing a more modern look and feel while respecting the log home architecture.
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, brown tile, wood-look tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Santiago Residence

Ballentine Architects Studio

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

The Designated Hangout Bathroom

KBF by Audi Contractors

Renee Alexander
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, an open shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, ceramic floors, beige floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Linden carriage house

Friday and Genter Interior Design

Robin Denoma
Small modern bathroom in Other with a console sink, furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, subway tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Woodside Residence

Fiorella Design, LLC

Master Bathroom Vanity. Custom vanity, reclaimed wood wall.
Photo of a country bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown tile and pebble tile.

Capella Trail Remodel

Twelve Stones Designs, LLC

C.L. Fry Photo
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Austin with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Contemporary Custom Home

Lochwood-Lozier Custom Homes

Large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, an alcove shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Contemporary Master Bathroom

Hahka Kitchens

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Fresh Bath Facelift

Mark Williams Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, brown tile, mosaic tile and white walls.

Our Work

High Definition Design

This is an example of a large modern master wet room bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Indigo Run - Island Paradise

StoneWorks, Inc.

Inside the shower in the master bathroom, we can see more detail for the 12 x 24 porcelain tile walls and the mosaic tile floor. This is a zero entry, curbless shower with a glass door. Very roomy.

Modern Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Christian J Anderson Photography
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, brown tile, travertine, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door and brown floor.

Los Angeles Traditional

CJS Woodworking & Design

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Lazy Heart Ranch | Master Bathroom

Dovetail Construction

Contemporary master bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, open cabinets and brown tile.

Modern Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Christian J Anderson Photography
Large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, brown tile, travertine, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door and brown floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Brown 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.