Photographer: Will Pryce
Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with a trough sink, a curbless shower, gray tile and grey walls.

Blackheath family bathroom

Samantha Watkins McRae

the main bathroom was to be a timeless, elegant sanctuary, to create a sense of peace within a busy home. We chose a neutrality and understated colour palette which evokes a feeling a calm, and allows the brushed brass fittings and free standing bath to become the focus.

ALGONQUIAN | Primary Bathroom Remodel

Designology Studio LLC

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

CASA SUPERMARESME

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por The Room Studio Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
Mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Barcelona with ceramic tile, light hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, grey walls, a trough sink, beige floor and grey benchtops.

D/069 ristrutturazione appartamento

OFFICINA MAGISAFI

Photo by Francesca Iovene © Officina Magisafi
Photo of a modern bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, beige floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

shepard

MH Remodeling LLC

Small modern master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Tar Kiln Orleans

Raymond Interiors

Photo: Amber Jane Barricman
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink and brown floor.

Douglass Street

Eastwood Development

This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Modern Rock Star Retreat

John McClain Design

You wouldn't know it by looking at it, but this is a pool bath. Amped up sophistication with a mix of grays, whites, golds, and metals. A custom epoxy flooring meets gold cork wallcovering for a play on textures. Stephen Allen Photography

Textured Tile Shower

KraftMaster Renovations

Textured tile shower has a linear drain and a rainhead with a hand held, in addition to a shower niche and 2 benches for a relaxing shower experience. Photos by Chris Veith

Lakewood Modern Residence

Novum Architecture

Modern design by Alberto Juarez and Darin Radac of Novum Architecture in Los Angeles.
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, black cabinets, a hot tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Gray Tile Master Bathroom

Jeff King & Company

Treetop master bathroom remodel. Architect: building Lab / Photography: Scott Hargis
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, a curbless shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, limestone floors and a trough sink.

Modern Mediterranean - Mountain View, CA

Saikley Architects

Down-to-studs remodel and second floor addition. The original house was a simple plain ranch house with a layout that didn’t function well for the family. We changed the house to a contemporary Mediterranean with an eclectic mix of details. Space was limited by City Planning requirements so an important aspect of the design was to optimize every bit of space, both inside and outside. The living space extends out to functional places in the back and front yards: a private shaded back yard and a sunny seating area in the front yard off the kitchen where neighbors can easily mingle with the family. A Japanese bath off the master bedroom upstairs overlooks a private roof deck which is screened from neighbors’ views by a trellis with plants growing from planter boxes and with lanterns hanging from a trellis above. Photography by Kurt Manley. https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/modern-mediterranean/

Master Bath Suite - Washington DC

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery

Four Brothers LLC
Inspiration for a large industrial master bathroom in DC Metro with a trough sink, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, open cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Family Loft

ZeroEnergy Design

The wall-hung double vanity includes a sleek linear drain. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.

Lake LBJ Retreat

Dick Clark + Associates

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with mosaic tile, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, brown tile, gray tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Daffodil - Mid Century

Berghuis Construction LLC

Photos by Kaity
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Grand Rapids with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, stone tile, white walls, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet and gray tile.

Wellnessetage vom feinsten

Geliebtes Bad - Planung von Innenarchitekten

Achim Venzke Fotografie
This is an example of a large contemporary bathroom in Cologne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, with a sauna, a trough sink, grey floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Encres

WOM DESIGN

Isabelle Picarel
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, gray tile, a trough sink and grey floor.

Woodrow Wilson Dr. (Hollywood Hills)

Creative Builders

Contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, black tile, gray tile, white walls, concrete floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Gray Tile and a Trough Sink

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.