After spending more time at home, the recently retired homeowners recognized that their nearly 30-year-old 1990s style bathroom needed an update and upgrade. Working in the exact footprint of the previous bath and using a complementary balance of contemporary materials, fixtures and finishes the Bel Air Construction team created a refreshed bath of natural tones and textures.

Fun with Recycled Glass Tile

JBR Designs

We created this fun Guest bathroom for our wonderful clients to enjoy. We selected a wonderful patterned blue and white recycled glass tile for the feature wall of the shower, and used it as a jumping off point for the rest of the design. We complemented the wall tile with a light gray hexagon porcelain tile on the main floor and a smaller version in the shower area. Coupled with a matching blue vanity, the space comes together with an ease and flow in a stylish bathroom for family and friends to enjoy!

Robinswood Crescent

Hygge and Cwtch Design Studio

Large contemporary kids bathroom in Cardiff with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, concrete benchtops, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

San Dimas Contemporary Master Bathroom Remodel

Classic Kitchens, Etc.

Both of these bathrooms have a very eclectic vibe. They stand out in their own way, one with bold patterns, and one with drastic elegant features. In the master bath we used a Carrera marble for the counter top, and utilized the same marble for the shower seat and the shower dam. On the vanity we used a square undermount sink, topped with a Moen faucet in an 8 inch spread. Under the countertop sits a clean, white painted raised panel cabinet with drawers to match. However, the true feature is the mosaic 2x2 hexagon pattern mosaic Carrera marble back splash. Choosing to tile the entire wall made the small vanity a true feature in the space. Another feature is the gorgeous shower, utilizing the same 2x2 mosaic marble on the top 1/3, and the shower floor. A 4x12 beveled subway tile was used on the majority of the shower wall. Matching the chrome features, we used a Moen faucet with a standard shower head, hand shower on a rail, and a wall mounted transfer valve. A simple shower niche with a 16” top portion, and a small 3” lower, with the Carrera marble insert to separate them. The flooring is a specially designed 6x16 matte finish porcelain tile, laid in a herringbone pattern for form and function in this small but elegant master bath. The guest bathroom boasts a brand new shower and tub combo reaching all the way up. What use to be a tub with drywall, is now a classic fabric looking 12x24 commercially rated porcelain tile. Including the window, so it can be used as its own shower niche of sorts. Yet again we offered a standard shower, and hand shower combination, but with a transfer valve connected to the shower head. We used our pride and joy, the floated shower and paired it with a shorter 15 inch tub height, to keep the water in, but offer an easier entrance to the shower area. The flooring is again a feature unto itself with the 20x20 varied patterned tile that matches the fabric tile of the shower space. A vanity that mimics the master bathroom including the square undermount sink, the chrome Moen faucet in an 8 inch spread, and the pulls on the cabinet doors, and knobs on the drawers.

Pacific Kitchen & Baths

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Curdworth Ensuite

Julie English Interiors Ltd

This Large Walk In Shower with a Hinged Flipper Panel on add protection against water spray.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in West Midlands with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and brick walls.

Home Expansion & Remodel - Scotch Plains, NJ

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

The hall bathroom got a full makeover and expansion with a navy sink, a fun tile selection and gold fixtures throughout.
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Thornton Double Bath Remodel

Dee Hurford Designs

The bathtub was replaced with the Asher alcove bathtub by Kohler to compliment the clean lines of the Asher toilet. The shower curtain was eliminated and replaced with a frameless sliding glass door by Vigo. Two colors and materials were used for the tile. We took up to the ceiling. Glass Night Sky 3x12 subway tile was used for the upper portion in a 4x4 herringbone pattern while gloss white 3x6 ceramic subway tile was used for the bottom.

Jamaica NY

Beryl Designs by Keenia

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Historic Craftsman Interior

Wendy Wilson & Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Driftwood Cottage

Home at 2 Design

The multiple windows (four in all) in this Master bathroom and especially the unique bump out allowed for some interesting design perks.A raised shelf under the smaller windows was capped with the same stone as the adjacent cabinetry and is a great space for decorative items and plants without cluttering the sink area. the center mount soaking tub was placed dead center of the larger windows for a perfect focal enjoyment. the wall color is a clear match for the white and gray marble basket weave floor. An antique medical cabinet perfectly fits the space.

Subway Tiled Shower

KraftMaster Renovations

Subway tiled shower with black fixtures and grab bar and sleek sliding glass door Photos by VLG Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Meadow Drive

Desmelik & Associates

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Atlanta with a corner shower, gray tile, white walls, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Corte Madera

CM Natural Designs

Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, panelled walls, an alcove tub and green floor.

CISTELLERS

ADISSENYA Interiorismo

Ducha bajo hueco escalera.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Valencia with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Interior Design Scheme and Sensitive Extension to Regency Property

Lathams

Luxurious white/gold/teal ensuite bathroom design for a property in a conservation area in Hampstead. This design was part of a full interior design package for the entire regency property.

Beach Style Bathroom

This is an example of a beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with grey cabinets, white tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Семейная квартира в Доме на щукинской

Елизавета СУСЛОВА | Студия "Brand Home"

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, an undermount sink, grey benchtops, a laundry and a single vanity.

Farmhouse bath

Meyer Design

Charming bathroom with beautiful mosaic tile in the shower enclosed with a gorgeous glass shower door. Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, furniture-like cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Sammamish Remodel

Kallan Interiors

transitional bathroom renovation
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, quartzite benchtops, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in 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.