Photographer: Alise O'Brien
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tile and grey benchtops.

Airport House - Denver Contemporary Residence

Architectural Workshop

Sited on a runway with sweeping views of the Colorado Rockies, the residence with attached hangar is designed to reflect the convergence of earth and sky. Stone, masonry and wood living spaces rise to a glass and aluminum hanger structure that is linked by a linear monolithic wall. The spatial orientations of the primary spaces mirror the aeronautical layout of the runway infrastructure. The owners are passionate pilots and wanted their home to reflect the high-tech nature of their plane as well as their love for contemporary and sustainable design, utilizing natural materials in an open and warm environment. Defining the orientation of the house, the striking monolithic masonry wall with the steel framework and all-glass atrium bisect the hangar and the living quarters and allow natural light to flood the open living spaces. Sited around an open courtyard with a reflecting pool and outdoor kitchen, the master suite and main living spaces form two ‘wood box’ wings. Mature landscaping and natural materials including masonry block, wood panels, bamboo floor and ceilings, travertine tile, stained wood doors, windows and trim ground the home into its environment, while two-sided fireplaces, large glass doors and windows open the house to the spectacular western views. Designed with high-tech and sustainable features, this home received a LEED silver certification. LaCasse Photography

ASC Relatively Calm Waters

Amy Storm & Company

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Woy Woy - Escape

Novale Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Central Coast with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Emmy On Como

Chisholm Constructions

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Sublime Scandinavian Style

Hille's Home Extensions

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black tile, grey walls, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Industrial Chic

Hatch Interiors

Photo of a contemporary kids bathroom in Perth with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and white walls.

{Oak Point, TX} 4

Salcedo Homes

Sprawling Estate with outdoor living on main level and master balcony. 3 Fireplaces. 4 Car Garage - 2 car attached to house, 2 car detached with work area and bathroom and glass garage doors Billiards Room. Cozy Den. Large Laundry. Tree lined canopy of mature trees driveway. . . . #texasmodern #texashomes #contemporary #oakpointhomes #littleelmhomes #oakpointbuilder #modernbuilder #custombuilder #builder #customhome #texasbuilder #salcedohomes #builtbysalcedo #texasmodern #dreamdesignbuild #foreverhome #dreamhome #gatesatwatersedge

#casacancado Hallway Bathroom

Made by Patchi

Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Melrose Marble Bathroom Remodel

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Bathroom Remodel in Melrose, MA, transitional, leaning traditional. Maple wood double sink vanity with a light gray painted finish, black slate-look porcelain floor tile, honed marble countertop, custom shower with wall niche, honed marble 3x6 shower tile and pencil liner, matte black faucets and shower fixtures, dark bronze cabinet hardware.

StoneCrest Bathrooms

Delphinium Design

Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald GC: Ekren Construction
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Ballard Canyon, Solvang

Crown Jewell Entertainment Systems, Inc.

Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Corner Courtyard Residence

Wiedemann Architects LLC

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Master Bathroom with Corner Window and Makeup Table

Orren Pickell Building Group

His and her vanities with corner makeup table. The stone tops are 3cm Carrara Grigio natural quartz milled to 2cm with an eased edge and 4" backsplash. Photo by Mike Kaskel.

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Austin with beige walls, an integrated sink, black floor, grey benchtops, open cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, limestone, limestone floors, soapstone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Gibson Point

Barton + Barton Interiors

Chantal Vu
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

KSD Redmond Refresh

Kate Savitch Design

This bathroom update features contemporary tile colors and a sleek quartz vanity over bright blue cabinets. We replaced the old sliding shower doors with seamless oversize glass doors that show off the blue tile accent wall.

Powder Springs Custom Home

Judd Builders

Small country bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Organic Mill Valley

Ann Lowengart Interiors

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.

Black & White New York Classic Tiles

ABtelier Design

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Montreal with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.