This light filled bathroom uses porcelain tiles across the walls and floor, a composite stone worktop and a white a custom-made vanity unit helps to achieve a contemporary classic look. Black fittings provide a great contrast to this bright space and mirrored wall cabinets provides concealed storage, visually expanding the size of the space. (Photography: David Giles)

Kitchen and Bath Project

Kitchen Masters, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Palmer Collection

Kurrent

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, gray tile, cement tile, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a console sink, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Austin Residence

Page Home Design

Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a shower curtain, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Lyndale House

Keenan Construction

Inspiration for a modern master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white tile, multi-coloured walls, an integrated sink and an open shower.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Toronto with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors and a hinged shower door.

West University Master Bathroom | Houston, Texas | 2015

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

This West University Master Bathroom remodel was quite the challenge. Our design team rework the walls in the space along with a structural engineer to create a more even flow. In the begging you had to walk through the study off master to get to the wet room. We recreated the space to have a unique modern look. The custom vanity is made from Tree Frog Veneers with countertops featuring a waterfall edge. We suspended overlapping circular mirrors with a tiled modular frame. The tile is from our beloved Porcelanosa right here in Houston. The large wall tiles completely cover the walls from floor to ceiling . The freestanding shower/bathtub combination features a curbless shower floor along with a linear drain. We cut the wood tile down into smaller strips to give it a teak mat affect. The wet room has a wall-mount toilet with washlet. The bathroom also has other favorable features, we turned the small study off the space into a wine / coffee bar with a pull out refrigerator drawer.

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.

Акварельная фантазия

Студия Enjoy Home

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with gray tile, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Уютный минимализм в ЖК Фили Град

Бюро IVA

Во время разработки проекта встал вопрос о том, какой материал можно использовать кроме плитки, после чего дизайнером было предложено разбавить серый интерьер натуральным теплым деревом, которое с легкостью переносит влажность. Конечно же, это дерево - тик. В результате, пол и стена напротив входа были выполнены в этом материале. В соответствии с концепцией гостиной, мы сочетали его с серым материалом: плиткой под камень; а зону ванной выделили иной плиткой затейливой формы.

Baño infantil

Gloria Moraleda Interiorista

Design ideas for a small modern kids bathroom in Madrid with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Таунхаус для семьи с двумя детьми, 86 м2

Студия Татьяны Архиповой

Дизайнер интерьера - Татьяна Архипова, фото - Евгений Кулибаба
Photo of a mid-sized master bathroom in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and beige benchtops.

Arrowhead Remodel

Berglund Architects

Ric Stovall
Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Regency Vicarage Refurbishment

User

This lovely Regency building is in a magnificent setting with fabulous sea views. The Regents were influenced by Classical Greece as well as cultures from further afield including China, India and Egypt. Our brief was to preserve and cherish the original elements of the building, while making a feature of our client’s impressive art collection. Where items are fixed (such as the kitchen and bathrooms) we used traditional styles that are sympathetic to the Regency era. Where items are freestanding or easy to move, then we used contemporary furniture & fittings that complemented the artwork. The colours from the artwork inspired us to create a flow from one room to the next and each room was carefully considered for its’ use and it’s aspect. We commissioned some incredibly talented artisans to create bespoke mosaics, furniture and ceramic features which all made an amazing contribution to the building’s narrative. Brett Charles Photography

Girl's Bathroom

Robert Frank Interiors

Clark Dugger Photography
Small transitional kids bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls and marble floors.

Chic Modern Philadelphia Symphony House

Meadowbank Designs

This wallpaper, from Cole and Sons, is from an archival design by Piero Fornasetti. The wife fell in love with the print immediately as she has a penchant for women depicted in art. It makes her smile when she wakes up in the morning. The colors enhance the grain of the Carrara marble that runs throughout the bathroom. Photo Credit - Tom Crane Photography

Oakley Home Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black tile, gray tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls and mosaic tile floors.

Currie Bathroom

Faith Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Girl's Bathroom

Robert Frank Interiors

Clark Dugger Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls and marble floors.

Minimal Modern Spa Bathroom

Storybook Interiors

A Minimal Modern Spa Bathroom completed by Storybook Interiors of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Grand Rapids with gray tile, quartzite benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and multi-coloured walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Gray Tile and Multi-coloured 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.