Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with grey cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hinsdale Home Remodel

Picture Perfect House

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern White and Gray Marble Master Bathroom in Fairfax Station, VA

USA Cabinet Store Fairfax

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, gray tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Potrero Hill Hillside Guest Bath

L Carter Interiors

This urban and contemporary style bathroom was designed with simplicity and functionality in mind. The cool tones of this bathroom are accented by the glass mosaic accent tiles in the shower, bright white subway tiles, and bleached, light, wood grain porcelain floor planks.

HAUTE HIGHRISE

Lissa Lee Hickman

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, black benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Boot Track Trail Guest Bedroom Project

Lace and Grace Interiors

Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

After

Arlene Williams

Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

East Greenwich Accessible Bathroom

RIKB Design Build

This is an example of a large transitional bathroom in Providence with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Wynnewood, PA: Master Bathroom & Custom Closet

Bella B Home Designs

White and grey bathroom with a printed tile made this bathroom feel warm and cozy. Wall scones, gold mirrors and a mix of gold and silver accessories brought this bathroom to life.

Master Bathroom

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this bathroom's vaulted ceilings, the mirrored vanity cabinets, arched mirrors, and arched entryways.
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean master wet room bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, marble floors, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, coffered and panelled walls.

Gray Bathroom w linen closet

Benvenuti and Stein

Bathroom w Linen Cabinet has gray painted recessed cabinet panels. Norman Sizemore- Photographer
Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Tuxedo II

Norwood Architects

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Project 111

Cutting Edge Design

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

16th Street Bungalow

MPR Architecture

Tile wainscot and floor with grey shaker vanity.
This is an example of an arts and crafts bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hall Bathroom in Fairfax

Fairfax Design Solutions

The homeowner selected gorgeous aqua colored subway tiles to highlight the back wall of her curbless shower. The calm, neutral colors on the walls and floor assist in making the aqua tiles the star of the show!

Technically Serene

Design Harmony

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Stunning Smyrna Style

Showpiece Kitchen & Bath

Beautiful master bath design with handcrafted green ceramic tile.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, green tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Spa At Home Master Bathroom

BI DESIGN STUDIO

A serene and spa master bathroom design achieved with natural tones and textures. Large format porcelain tiles with linear movements of creams, grey and browns are the perfect setting for the luxurious free-standing bathtub. The three dimensional limestone square modules create the visual interest of the accent wall behind the tub. Floating vanities with clean contemporary lines are framed by wood grained panels in deep natural tones. Brass and polished nickel hardware and lighting details punctuate the subtle color scheme. Quiet and tranquility are the inspiration key words of this master bathroom retreat.

Primary seamless glass shower

Domestic Diva Designs

What a beautiful shower. The 24 x 48 porcelain tile wall appears to be a porcelain slab. The gold plumbing fixtures I like as well as the his and her gold shower entry handles just add to the beauty. Of course we must point out the shower seat.

Wexford Transitional Master Bath

Susan Muschweck Interior Design, LLC

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and a Built-in 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.