We updated this powder bath by painting the vanity cabinets with Benjamin Moore Hale Navy, adding champagne bronze fixtures, drawer pulls, mirror, pendant lights, and bath accessories. The Pental Calacatta Vicenze countertop is balanced by the MSI Georama Grigio Polished grey and white tile backsplash installed on the entire vanity wall.

San Francisco Floating House

Robert Nebolon Architects

Published around the world: Master Bathroom with low window inside shower stall for natural light. Shower is a true-divided lite design with tempered glass for safety. Shower floor is of small cararra marble tile. Interior by Robert Nebolon and Sarah Bertram. Robert Nebolon Architects; California Coastal design San Francisco Modern, Bay Area modern residential design architects, Sustainability and green design Matthew Millman: photographer Link to New York Times May 2013 article about the house: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/16/greathomesanddestinations/the-houseboat-of-their-dreams.html?_r=0

Lake Independence Project

Laura Engen Interior Design

Alyssa Lee Photography
Mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Country master bathroom in Burlington with open cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, light wood cabinets, marble, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Chenault

Michael Lee Architects

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Kristine Hall

#TheLondonHomeDesignAwards

Scandinavian master bathroom with a freestanding tub, black and white tile, gray tile, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Walloon Lake Rustic

Joseph Mosey Architecture, Inc.

Beth Singer
Design ideas for a country bathroom in Detroit with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, black and white tile, gray tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, wood benchtops, brown floor, stone tile, a wall-mount sink, brown benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Hocker Farm

Scott Donald Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Manchester with a wall-mount sink, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, stone tile and medium hardwood floors.

Finished Projects

John David Rose Architect, AIA

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile and medium hardwood floors.

Baths

Antarya Design

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, a one-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, onyx benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Mothersill

Bates Masi Architects LLC

Bates Masi Architects
This is an example of a modern bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and an open shower.

Appartement beautreillis

DESIGN-THERAPIE

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Penny Tile Guest Shower

KraftMaster Renovations

Subway tiled walls and penny tile with a centerline drain. Photos by Chris Veith
Inspiration for a large traditional bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Irene Road

EMR Architecture

Juliet Murphy Photography
Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in London with a corner shower, gray tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

White Kitchen and Bath in Escondido

Marrokal Design & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with an undermount tub, beige tile, gray tile, subway tile, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

bathroom Remodeling

Villa's Construction & Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, black and white tile, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Master bedroom / Bathroom remodel

Jessica Dauray Interiors/Elements Of Style

Modern farmhouse describes this master bathroom remodel with arched exposed beam, glass framed wet room with a curbless wood floor to tile transition, modern soaking tub, custom built-in vanities, and beautiful floral and butterfly wallpaper.

Transitional Paradise Valley Farms House Renovation

Caine & Company

Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.

House in Historic Belle Meade, Nashville

Studio 511

Elegant formal master bath with beautiful marble stone at tub and vanity top. White paneled walls and wood floor are formal but comfortable. Interior design by Markham Roberts.

Lake District Bathrooms

Paul Craig Photography

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in London with a vessel sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Gray Tile and Medium Hardwood Floors

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.