Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design

The bathroom fittings float, as does the mirror vanity and shelf under. A timber ceiling adds texture to the composition.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity, a floating vanity and timber.

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Tracy McGuire Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, ceramic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Elegant El Dorado Hills Master Bathroom

Juxtaposed Interiors

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Norwalk Ave

Milton Development

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile and grey walls.

Providencia

Maria Alaverdyan

Inspiration for a large beach style master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and shaker cabinets.

Clear Ridge Classic Master Suite

Alair Homes Plano

Our clients called us wanting to not only update their master bathroom but to specifically make it more functional. She had just had knee surgery, so taking a shower wasn’t easy. They wanted to remove the tub and enlarge the shower, as much as possible, and add a bench. She really wanted a seated makeup vanity area, too. They wanted to replace all vanity cabinets making them one height, and possibly add tower storage. With the current layout, they felt that there were too many doors, so we discussed possibly using a barn door to the bedroom. We removed the large oval bathtub and expanded the shower, with an added bench. She got her seated makeup vanity and it’s placed between the shower and the window, right where she wanted it by the natural light. A tilting oval mirror sits above the makeup vanity flanked with Pottery Barn “Hayden” brushed nickel vanity lights. A lit swing arm makeup mirror was installed, making for a perfect makeup vanity! New taller Shiloh “Eclipse” bathroom cabinets painted in Polar with Slate highlights were installed (all at one height), with Kohler “Caxton” square double sinks. Two large beautiful mirrors are hung above each sink, again, flanked with Pottery Barn “Hayden” brushed nickel vanity lights on either side. Beautiful Quartzmasters Polished Calacutta Borghini countertops were installed on both vanities, as well as the shower bench top and shower wall cap. Carrara Valentino basketweave mosaic marble tiles was installed on the shower floor and the back of the niches, while Heirloom Clay 3x9 tile was installed on the shower walls. A Delta Shower System was installed with both a hand held shower and a rainshower. The linen closet that used to have a standard door opening into the middle of the bathroom is now storage cabinets, with the classic Restoration Hardware “Campaign” pulls on the drawers and doors. A beautiful Birch forest gray 6”x 36” floor tile, laid in a random offset pattern was installed for an updated look on the floor. New glass paneled doors were installed to the closet and the water closet, matching the barn door. A gorgeous Shades of Light 20” “Pyramid Crystals” chandelier was hung in the center of the bathroom to top it all off! The bedroom was painted a soothing Magnetic Gray and a classic updated Capital Lighting “Harlow” Chandelier was hung for an updated look. We were able to meet all of our clients needs by removing the tub, enlarging the shower, installing the seated makeup vanity, by the natural light, right were she wanted it and by installing a beautiful barn door between the bathroom from the bedroom! Not only is it beautiful, but it’s more functional for them now and they love it! Design/Remodel by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers | Photography by Versatile Imaging

Turtle Hatch

Linda Sonders Design

Beach style master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

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studio PPARK

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, grey walls, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, gray tile, travertine floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a two-piece toilet, limestone, white benchtops and white cabinets.

Western Springs Transitional

Plain & Posh

Inspiration for 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.

Transitional Bathroom

Transitional master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, white floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Designer Digs | Portland Master Bath Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Portland with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Bonita Springs - Seaboard Model

Fortress Custom Builders, LLC

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Miami with grey walls, porcelain floors, beige floor, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

Transitional Westlake Home

PentaVia Custom Homes

All white custom master bathroom. Transitional with touches of traditional lighting. His and hers vanities parallel to the free standing bathtub. These mirrored cabinets create a beautiful touch along with the use of both knobs and pulls on the cabinets. Plenty of storage while still looking clean and chic.

Water's Edge

Timothy M. Giguere, AIA - TMS Architects

Architectrure by TMS Architects Rob Karosis Photography
Inspiration for a beach style master bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Transitional Los Altos Comfort

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, white floor, grey benchtops, a drop-in tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, marble benchtops and porcelain floors.

Aiken - Elegant Bathroom Remodel

Merit Flooring, Kitchen and Bath

A darker accent band in the same tile collection was used to break up the tile in the shower.
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Ladue MO - Complete Interior & Exterior Remodel

G. Terbrock Luxury Homes

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower and marble benchtops.

Upper West Side Condominium Renovation

Pett & Associates, LLC

Photo of a traditional bathroom in New York City using Carrara marble tiles and Carrara and Nero Marquina basket weave floor and border. Photo: Elizabeth DooleyElizabeth Dooley

Canyon Vista

Cindy Smetana Interiors

Martin King Photography
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a curbless shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, marble floors, a hot tub, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Craftsman Guest Bath

Finesse, Inc.

This 1927 Spanish Colonial home was in dire need of an upgraded Master bathroom. We completely gutted the bathroom and re-framed the floor because the house had settled over time. The client selected hand crafted 3x6 white tile and we installed them over a full mortar bed in a Subway pattern. We reused the original pedestal sink and tub, but had the tub re-glazed. The shower rod is also original, but we had it dipped in Polish Chrome. We added two wall sconces and a store bought medicine cabinet. Photos by Jessica Abler, Los Angeles, CA

Bathroom Design Ideas with White 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.