A classical pretty blue, grey and white bathroom designed for two young children.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Auckland with a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, blue cabinets, a console sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Art Deco Glamour Master Bathroom

Cypress Design Co.

Large transitional master bathroom in Providence with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Nevern Square Apartment

Daniele Petteno Architecture Workshop

The long and just relatively narrow washing basin unit is a fully waterproof furniture purpose made in Corian (top and sink) and Parapan by a specialized yacht furniture maker. it allows to safely store inside a good amount of toiletry and personal care products - Photo by Daniele Petteno

Apartments in an old house of the 1950s

Olga V.

Design project by Olga Vorobyova. Photo by Olga Vorobyova.
This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in Other with white tile, porcelain tile, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, a console sink, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Classic Transitional

MICHAEL WHALEY INTERIORS, INC

A double pedestal sink stands in front of a wall of laser cut grey and white marble in a geometric pattern. Photo by Phillip Ennis
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and a console sink.

2559 N. Catalina Street

Sitework, Inc.

Jordan Pysz
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with a console sink, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, grey walls, marble floors and an alcove shower.

Georgian Family Home

NB Interiors UK

Family Bathroom
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Essex with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, glass benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Lato Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | Granger, Indiana

Flooret

Crisp tones of maple and birch. The enhanced bevels accentuate the long length of the planks.
Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Indianapolis with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, yellow floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Amélie Maison d'Art

Batiik Studio

Bertrand Fomperine
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Paris with grey walls and a console sink.

Sugar House Condominium

Living Home Construction

Scott Zimmerman
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Alacati Summer house

Tes Interiors

Kadir Asnaz
Photo of a mediterranean master bathroom in Other with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, a console sink, wood benchtops, open cabinets and an open shower.

Nelson Ave

GEORGE Interior Design

Photos by Emily Hagopian Photography
Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in San Francisco with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and a shower curtain.

Tropical Contemporary Guest Bath

User

A small 5'x8' guest bath that doubles as the powder room. The furniture style vanity has a storage drawer and open shelf below. The solid granite console sink is stunning all on its own (and it is very heavy, apologies to the crew). Featuring the Kohler Hydrorail, rain shower and hand shower in one. A clear shower curtain keep things simple and easy to clean versus a glass tub enclosure. A tub is preferred in some rental markets. Decorative grab bars are a perfect finish for this Maui ocean view rental. Dimmable overhead LED recessed lighting and designer wall sconces beautifully illuminate this small space.

Winter Pond- Master Bathroom

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: Thread By Lindsay Bentis Builder: Great Woods Post & Beam Company, Inc. Photographer: Greg Premru

Nest in the Trees

Anchor Builders

Design & Build Team: Anchor Builders, Photographer: Andrea Rugg Photography
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, stone tile, grey walls and a console sink.

Bath/Bedroom remodel

Payne Creations Tile

porcelain tile installed by KC Artisan Construction of Kansas City MO.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Kansas City with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink and marble benchtops.

Kensington Ave (Near West End)

Piperbear Designs

Purchased by Piperbear in 2012 from the original owners, this 1950s Cape Cod needed a complete stylistic makeover. The wall between the kitchen and dining room was mostly removed, and the kitchen was redone with a new layout, granite countertops and new appliances; the downstairs bathroom was updated with new fixtures and period appropriate black and white hexagon tile. Upstairs, 220 feet of square footage was added by raising the roof and pushing into the dormers, creating a new full bathroom and laundry area.

The Gate Lodge

James Gostelow Interiors

Andrew Beasley
This is an example of a traditional 3/4 bathroom in Surrey with a console sink, marble benchtops, a corner shower and grey walls.

Mill Pond Tudor

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Photography: Steve Henke
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with a one-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, a console sink and blue floor.

Dalston Mansard Extension

APE Architecture and Design Ltd.

Peter Landers
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in London with a wall-mount toilet, white tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, a console sink and subway tile.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Walls and a Console Sink

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.