Photo of a large traditional bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Boulder Remodel Home: Approachable Elegance

Factor Design Build

The master bathroom is large with plenty of built-in storage space and double vanity. The countertops carry on from the kitchen. A large freestanding tub sits adjacent to the window next to the large stand-up shower. The floor is a dark great chevron tile pattern that grounds the lighter design finishes.

Orenco Station Kitchen & Bath Reno

GreenCity Renovations

Deep soaking alcove tub with tile surround in a modern layout. Custom vanity and asian inspired accents.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, turquoise floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

L Master Bathroom

RH Design and Remodeling

Master bathroom
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, timber and planked wall panelling.

Western Springs Transitional

Plain & Posh

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Drake III - 250

Omega Builders

This is an example of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Wellness Suite

User

This suite of bathrooms was created as part of a larger full-home renovation to fit in with a basement level home pilates studio. Eighty2 designer Tim was tasked with taking disused spaces and transforming them into a functional and relaxing wellness suite. The completed designs show the potential in even the smallest space with an intimate spa room and a luxurious steam room.

Custom vanities in in Livingston, NJ.

WL Kitchen & Home

Custom made hand carved vanities in New Jersey Area. USA.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, grey walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sophisticated Spa Bathroom

Fiorito Interior Design

When a large family renovated a home nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains, all bathrooms received dazzling upgrades and this master bathroom was no exception. The spacious room faces a private yard with an abundance of greenery and views of the foothills, so I chose light, cool colors and organic materials to reference the beauty just outside. We chose an elegantly curved freestanding bath tub which echoes the beautiful, sinuous twists of the tub filler and sink faucets. I worked with my client to create a massive steam shower lined with porcelain tile that mimics marble, a much more durable and steam-friendly material than porous marble. A grand custom vanity spans one half of the bathroom and features a seated make-up area. For the vanity lighting, my client fell in love with pendants that look as if they are faceted jewels. The entire bathroom is now a luxurious, sophisticated spa. Photos by: Bernardo Grijalva

Montecito Way

Artzi Studio

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Rea Rd Bathroom Reno

Ekren Construction

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls and brown floor.

ATTICO COOL CHIC

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, an open shower, grey benchtops and a single vanity.

Vacation Beach House

Kim Armstrong

This is our beach house which is available through VRBO #1837646, it is located in Galveston TX, the house sleeps 10, is a four bedroom 3 bath home.

HOME BEAUTIFUL - FEBRUARY 2020

User

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Historical Home, Modern Family

Georgia Zikas Design

Open plan, spacious living. Honoring 1920’s architecture with a collected look.
This is an example of a midcentury master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Whole House Remodel: Pennington Hopewell, NJ

Rolf Schroeder General Contractors, Inc.

The sons inspiration he presented us what industrial factory. We sourced tile which resembled the look of an old brick factory which had been painted and the paint has begun to crackle and chip away from years of use. A custom industrial vanity was build on site with steel pipe and reclaimed rough sawn hemlock to look like an old work bench. We took old chain hooks and created a towel and robe hook board to keep the hardware accessories in continuity with the bathroom theme. We also chose Brizo's industrial inspired faucets because of the wheels, gears, and pivot points.

Arlington, VA

Kingston Design Remodeling

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Frameless Shower Doors

Same Day Frameless Shower Doors

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Transitional Sophistication

Merien Daka Design Group

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Detroit with white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Walls 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.