Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, purple walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, white benchtops and granite benchtops.

April Bettinger, Nip Tuck Remodeling

Nip Tuck Remodeling

This is a master bath in Sammamish, WA. The original bathroom was very traditional, had wall to wall mirrors and a huge corner soaking tub that was never used. The client envisioned a smaller soaking tub with contemporary style. Photographs by Mike Naknamura Photography http://mnap.weebly.com/index.html

Luxury Modern Bathroom Remodel

One Horizon Homes

Inspiration for a large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding vanity, a double vanity, granite benchtops, white benchtops, a freestanding tub, gray tile, matchstick tile, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, a shower seat and vaulted.

Bathroom Remodel

U Name It Construction

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Main Bath

Millennial Inc

Large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, black and white tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and laminate benchtops.

Mohawk Tile

Northwest Floors

Design ideas for a mid-sized master bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, travertine floors, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Step up to Quality of Life

Design First Interiors

This Ensuite bath design took an entirely new approach to the space. By eliminating the angled wall of the bedroom, and repositioning the bedroom door, both the bath and the wardrobe were enhanced. The shower curb became the platform for the tub. This slight change in elevation of the tub, gave the tub better visual access to a beautiful forested back yard. The shower stall was sculpted form the new found space from the closet and has no door due to the durability of all surrounding finishes. Careful niche placements accommodate a folding seat and soap and shampoo. Since the tub is free standing with no faucet deck, a beautiful cabinet bench was created to accommodate the plumbing. Unused space was left open for the tissue dispenser and for a magazine rack. Dual matching vanities are suspended from the floor allowing for more floors to be seen and thereby adding to the sense of spaciousness. The mirrored medicine cabinets feature unique sliding doors so as not to interfere with the waffle pendant lamps. White Carrera marble in various sizes is warmly complemented by the use of sumptuous rift cut walnut cabinets. Unique walnut doors with frosted glass are used for the doors in the bath and wardrobe. The flooring in both the bath and the wardrobe are heated for comfort and luxury.

Spa experience in Rio Rancho

Designers i

Spa experience in Rio Rancho. Remodel by: There's no place like home llc. Photo by: Su Casa Magazine
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, brown tile, gray tile, green tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

New Construction, Transitional Interior

Georgio Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Custom homes

Landmark Building Consultants LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and beige floor.

Native Woods

Tim Clarke Design

Noah Webb
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile and matchstick tile.

34 Quickstream Pl Master

Tepuy Designs

Contemporary master bathroom in Houston with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

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Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

Large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, plywood floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops and an alcove shower.

Bathrooms

Pyramid Group NYC

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with a curbless shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, a drop-in tub, concrete floors and grey floor.

Bay Pearl

Kirsten Johnstone Architecture

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Kensington Bathroom Remodel

Hope Pinc Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, a two-piece toilet, matchstick tile and mosaic tile floors.

U.S.FRAMLESS GLASS SHOWER DOOR

U.S. Frameless Glass Shower Door

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in New York with black cabinets, a corner shower, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Modern penthouse

avenue design inc

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Red Rock Country Club Remodel

JKL Development Inc.

Steam Shower
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Las Vegas with grey walls, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, a vessel sink and granite benchtops.

The Westley

Prominent Homes Ltd

Ted Knude Photography © 2012
Large contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, an open shower, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and a drop-in tub.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Gray Tile and Matchstick 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.