With the downstairs en suite we decided to create a fresh and neutral bathroom, using a simple white tile with a geometric pattern to create some interest. The vanity was designed large enough to house all the essentials in a light oak finish, to keep things warm and textural.

Chai Wan Rose Chinoiserie Mural

MuralSources

This mural is called "Chai Wan" in Rose colorway, installed in this bathroom, designed by Susan Jamieson of Bridget Beari Designs.
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, pink walls, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Montecito Way

Artzi Studio

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls and brown floor.

San Diego, CA - Kitchen Remodeling

Europe Construction

Elegant bathroom with blue freestanding vanity and golden accent handles. Elegant Rustic Barn Door. Vinyl Floor Planks. White Tile backsplash in the bathroom. Porcelain tile on the floor in the bathroom. Remodeled by Europe Construction

ATTICO COOL CHIC

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, an open shower, grey benchtops and a single vanity.

Bathrooms

Innovative Design + Build

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain floors, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Vacation Beach House

Kim Armstrong

This is our beach house which is available through VRBO #1837646, it is located in Galveston TX, the house sleeps 10, is a four bedroom 3 bath home.

Квартира в ЖК Вавилова 4, 147 кв.м.

Дарья Ельникова

Мастер-ванная для заказчиков. В ней уместились: большая душевая, ванна, тумба под раковину, унитаз и шкаф
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Melrose

Steven Stilwell Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Whole House Remodel: Pennington Hopewell, NJ

Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc.

The sons inspiration he presented us what industrial factory. We sourced tile which resembled the look of an old brick factory which had been painted and the paint has begun to crackle and chip away from years of use. A custom industrial vanity was build on site with steel pipe and reclaimed rough sawn hemlock to look like an old work bench. We took old chain hooks and created a towel and robe hook board to keep the hardware accessories in continuity with the bathroom theme. We also chose Brizo's industrial inspired faucets because of the wheels, gears, and pivot points.

PARIS 11 / ST MAUR

KAST DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Un appartement 3 pièces mis en valeur à Poissy (78)

MH DECO Saint-Germain-en-Laye - Morgane Debieu

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with medium wood cabinets, gray tile, ceramic floors, glass benchtops, grey benchtops, a niche, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Fresh Baths Ggem Design Co

Shannon Ggem Design

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Transitional Sophistication

Merien Daka Design Group

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Detroit with white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern home: Hollywood florida

In-Site Design Group LLC

Architect: Annie Carruthers Builder: Sean Tanner ARC Residential Photographer: Ginger photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

LA PETITE FOLIE HONFLEUR

Interior Life Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Paris with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Modest Farmhouse Master

Distinctively Mollie LLC

We maximized the space in this modest master with calming greys and browns, simple shaker style cabinet fronts, and a barn door twist to the glass shower doors.

San Francisco Edwardian

Lexie Saine Design

This is an example of a small midcentury kids bathroom in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Benchtops and a Single Vanity

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.