Renee Alexander
Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, marble, grey walls and white benchtops.

Modern Bath Retreat

AV Architects + Builders

AV Architects + Builders Location: Great Falls, VA, United States Our clients were looking to renovate their existing master bedroom into a more luxurious, modern space with an open floor plan and expansive modern bath design. The existing floor plan felt too cramped and didn’t offer much closet space or spa like features. Without having to make changes to the exterior structure, we designed a space customized around their lifestyle and allowed them to feel more relaxed at home. Our modern design features an open-concept master bedroom suite that connects to the master bath for a total of 600 square feet. We included floating modern style vanity cabinets with white Zen quartz, large black format wall tile, and floating hanging mirrors. Located right next to the vanity area is a large, modern style pull-out linen cabinet that provides ample storage, as well as a wooden floating bench that provides storage below the large window. The centerpiece of our modern design is the combined free-standing tub and walk-in, curb less shower area, surrounded by views of the natural landscape. To highlight the modern design interior, we added light white porcelain large format floor tile to complement the floor-to-ceiling dark grey porcelain wall tile to give off a modern appeal. Last not but not least, a frosted glass partition separates the bath area from the toilet, allowing for a semi-private toilet area. Jim Tetro Architectural Photography

Coastal

Norman Design Group, Inc.

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Master Bathroom

Meyer Design

Meyer Design
Photo of a large country master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse Bathroom

Irwin Construction, LLC

Photos by Darby Kate Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Lakewood Hills

Montgomery Custom Homes

Shoot 2 Sell
This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an alcove shower and dark hardwood floors.

Hair Dryer Pullout in Master Bathroom with Electrical Outlet

Denise Quade Design

A pullout for hair tools; hair dryer, straightener, curling iron, was incorporated on her side of the vanity. The stainless steel tubs allow for storing warm tools, and the shelf below is great additional storage space. Photos by Erica Weaver

Baths

A & J Woodworking Inc

Large asian master bathroom in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, gray tile, an undermount sink, a corner shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Fulham Garden Flat

Lisette Voute Designs

We put in an extra bathroom with the extension. We designed this vanity unit, which was custom made, and added in large baskets to hold towels and linens. We love using wall lights in bathrooms to add some warmth and charm.

Powell Ohio Master Bath

Jim Deen/Kitchen Kraft

This Powell, Ohio Bathroom design was created by Senior Bathroom Designer Jim Deen of Dream Baths by Kitchen Kraft. Pictures by John Evans
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Columbus with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Spacious curb-less shower with abundant seating

timothyj kitchen & bath, inc.

Spacious enclosed curb-less shower accented with beautiful walnut honed marble tile, bench seating and built in niche with shelf. Flat panel cabinetry with exposed shelf and abundant storage, glass mosaic backsplash accents and quart countertops with undermount sink. Edmunds Studio Photography

Cycle House

chadbourne + doss architects

This Master Bath designed by chadbourne + doss architects incorporates the shower and tub into a frameless glass enclosed wet room. Hybridized acrylic cement plaster creates a seamless waterproof environment. photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Colt Rd, Summit NJ

J.Thomas Kitchens

Large transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and a corner shower.

French Villa Laguna Beach

James David Custom Homes

Mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, multi-coloured tile, raised-panel cabinets, a corner tub, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, granite benchtops, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Sorochan Residence

Renocon Design

Small contemporary bathroom in Vancouver with mosaic tile, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Sunset Gardens Residence

Synthesis Design Inc.

Master Ensuite bathroom Interior Design: think design co. Photography: David Sutherland
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Vancouver with an undermount sink, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, white floor, flat-panel cabinets, a corner shower, grey walls, marble floors, marble benchtops and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom

dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA

The design of the bathrooms achieves the look and feel of a luxury hotel with functionality and comfort for daily enjoyment.
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile and grey walls.

Master Bath

Capital Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Alamo Transitional Primary Suite Remodel

Gayler Design Build

Deep drawers with built-in electrical plugs.
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, an alcove shower and an undermount sink.

Extension, Waterloo

Up Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Walls and an Undermount 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.