The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Wingaersheek Beach

Diane Murphy Interiors, LLC.

Image of Guest Bathroom. In this high contrast bathroom the dark Navy Blue vanity and shower wall tile installed in chevron pattern pop off of this otherwise neutral, white space. The white grout helps to accentuate the tile pattern on the blue accent wall in the shower for more interest.

Modern Badezimmer

Studio 2C

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Berlin with a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Phinney Ridge Bath

Jackson Design Build

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, light hardwood floors, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

Bathroom Renovation

Heather Roser Interiors

Custom stone double vanity. Tiled shower
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with open cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door, white cabinets, an open shower, light hardwood floors, marble benchtops and grey benchtops.

Lesesne Street 3

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Brizo plumbing Mir Mosaics Tile Sky light Sierra Pacific Windows
Design ideas for an expansive modern master bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Clearview Remodel Addition

Webber + Studio, Architects

Mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Austin with brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, light hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Marapata

Hiebsch Custom Homes

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and a double vanity.

We Can Upgrade Everything - Dallas, TX

Statewide Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, beige tile, marble, brown walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

West Saanich

Jenny Martin Design

Joshua Lawrence
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Mount Vernon

Jubilee Interiors

This full home mid-century remodel project is in an affluent community perched on the hills known for its spectacular views of Los Angeles. Our retired clients were returning to sunny Los Angeles from South Carolina. Amidst the pandemic, they embarked on a two-year-long remodel with us - a heartfelt journey to transform their residence into a personalized sanctuary. Opting for a crisp white interior, we provided the perfect canvas to showcase the couple's legacy art pieces throughout the home. Carefully curating furnishings that complemented rather than competed with their remarkable collection. It's minimalistic and inviting. We created a space where every element resonated with their story, infusing warmth and character into their newly revitalized soulful home.

2528 Pinckney

Williams Farrow Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Manana Lakehouse

Stuart Sampley Architect

Contemporary bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Organic Contemporary Asheville Renovation

Living Stone Design + Build

Tim Burleson
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Norris Bathroom Update

Calming Spaces Interiors, Design & Remodeling

This was an update from a combination Tub/Shower Bath into a more modern walk -in Shower. We used a sliding barn door shower enclosure and a sleek large tile with a metallic pencil trim to give this outdated bathroom a much needed refresh. We also incorporated a laminate wood wall to coordinate with the tile. The floating shelves helped to add texture and a beautiful point of focus. The vanity is floating above the floor with a mix of drawers and open shelving for storage.

Saratoga Mediterranean Residence

Ryan Rosene Photography

Mediterranean home nestled into the native landscape in Northern California.
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Orange County with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, green tile, stone tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Westridge Residence

Bureau Namas

This is an example of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Manhattan Beach Modern Farmhouse

SoCal Contractor

This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Grey Benchtops

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.