Little did our homeowner know how much his inspiration for his master bathroom renovation might mean to him after the year of Covid 2020. Living in a land-locked state meant a lot of travel to partake in his love of scuba diving throughout the world. When thinking about remodeling his bath, it was only natural for him to want to bring one of his favorite island diving spots home. We were asked to create an elegant bathroom that captured the elements of the Caribbean with some of the colors and textures of the sand and the sea. The pallet fell into place with the sourcing of a natural quartzite slab for the countertop that included aqua and deep navy blues accented by coral and sand colors. Floating vanities in a sandy, bleached wood with an accent of louvered shutter doors give the space an open airy feeling. A sculpted tub with a wave pattern was set atop a bed of pebble stone and beneath a wall of bamboo stone tile. A tub ledge provides access for products. The large format floor and shower tile (24 x 48) we specified brings to mind the trademark creamy white sand-swept swirls of Caribbean beaches. The walk-in curbless shower boasts three shower heads with a rain head, standard shower head, and a handheld wand near the bench toped in natural quartzite. Pebble stone finishes the floor off with an authentic nod to the beaches for the feet.

Contemporary Urban Condo

Nistenhaus Design LLC

A shot of the vanity showing the variety of finishes.
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in St Louis with louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Brand New Bachelor

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Small modern bathroom in Los Angeles with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, with a sauna, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

Bickimer Homes Model

Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Kansas City with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.

Playa del Rey Mediterranean Whole House Remodel

Custom Design & Construction

Mediterranean bathroom remodel Custom Design & Construction
Photo of a large mediterranean bathroom in Los Angeles with distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and louvered cabinets.

North West London Top Floor Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Design ideas for a small modern kids bathroom in London with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Custom Coastal Cottage

Naples Bay Builders, Inc.

Large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, painted wood floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and louvered cabinets.

Hampton On The Lake

New Image Construction

Mid-sized industrial bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, brick floors, an undermount sink and concrete benchtops.

Basement Remodel

Independent Living Solutions

Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Квартира на Чистых прудах

Anna Kolpakova-Sanasaryan

Дизайнер: Анна Колпакова, Фотограф: Дмитрий Журавлев
Inspiration for an eclectic master bathroom in Moscow with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, grey walls, a vessel sink and an open shower.

Barrington Bathroom

Creative Homes - Lake Zurich, IL

Beautiful modern white marble Jack & Jill style bathroom. Restoration Hardware vanities and mirrors. Custom glass shower enclosure, Grohe fixtures, Large format Tile.

Southwestern Farmhouse

Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens

Photo of a mid-sized master bathroom in Orlando with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, wood-look tile, grey walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

The Holly

Turnstone Custom Homes

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

ЖК Променад

ON Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Saint Petersburg with louvered cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Badezimmer in einem luxuriösem modernem Bauernhaus

jannetbutzinger.innenarchitektur

Badezimmer in Hamptonstil www.hoerenzrieber.de
This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Frankfurt with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Pastel Pistachio Ensuite

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

The colour palette of pastel pistachio has the ability to create a sense of cleanliness without been clinical, creating a relaxing feel. Adding a stunning shade of sage green to this vanity helps create a clean and refreshing space before a busy start to the day. The gorgeous white Kit Kat tiles add versatility of pattern and texture, making a stalemate in this beautiful renovation.

Contemporary Small Family Bathroom Makeover (BEFORE)

Seasons in Colour

Before: Use of curved corner shower enclosure and lack of storage in the room.
Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Surrey with louvered cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Душевая в хозяйской ванной

Фотограф Михаил Поморцев / Pro.Foto

Фрагмент ванной хозяев. На подиуме у панорамного окна оборудована ванная с просторной душевой кабиной и двумя лейками. Ванна: Cielo. Люстра в ванной: Cattelan Italia

Sand & Sea

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

Basement Remodel

Independent Living Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with louvered cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Louvered Cabinets and Grey Walls

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.