A lux, contemporary Bellevue home remodel design with black tile floor in the master bathroom. Interior Design & Photography: design by Christina Perry

Stately Rejuvenation

Mountainwood Homes

The master bathroom remodel features a new wood vanity, round mirrors, white subway tile with dark grout, and patterned black and white floor tile. Patterned tile is used for the shower niche.

Big Fir Vineyard

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

The opposing angles at the "bend" of the main bedroom suite create an opportunity for gorgeous indirect light into the bathroom. A custom vanity and minimalist shower enclosure complete the sleek, modern look set against the calm colors of the Milestone plaster walls. Photography: Andrew Pogue Photography.

Harlem Brownstone

kimberly peck architect

This brownstone, located in Harlem, consists of five stories which had been duplexed to create a two story rental unit and a 3 story home for the owners. The owner hired us to do a modern renovation of their home and rear garden. The garden was under utilized, barely visible from the interior and could only be accessed via a small steel stair at the rear of the second floor. We enlarged the owner’s home to include the rear third of the floor below which had walk out access to the garden. The additional square footage became a new family room connected to the living room and kitchen on the floor above via a double height space and a new sculptural stair. The rear facade was completely restructured to allow us to install a wall to wall two story window and door system within the new double height space creating a connection not only between the two floors but with the outside. The garden itself was terraced into two levels, the bottom level of which is directly accessed from the new family room space, the upper level accessed via a few stone clad steps. The upper level of the garden features a playful interplay of stone pavers with wood decking adjacent to a large seating area and a new planting bed. Wet bar cabinetry at the family room level is mirrored by an outside cabinetry/grill configuration as another way to visually tie inside to out. The second floor features the dining room, kitchen and living room in a large open space. Wall to wall builtins from the front to the rear transition from storage to dining display to kitchen; ending at an open shelf display with a fireplace feature in the base. The third floor serves as the children’s floor with two bedrooms and two ensuite baths. The fourth floor is a master suite with a large bedroom and a large bathroom bridged by a walnut clad hall that conceals a closet system and features a built in desk. The master bath consists of a tiled partition wall dividing the space to create a large walkthrough shower for two on one side and showcasing a free standing tub on the other. The house is full of custom modern details such as the recessed, lit handrail at the house’s main stair, floor to ceiling glass partitions separating the halls from the stairs and a whimsical builtin bench in the entry.

Calero - Full Remodel

Woodcliff Builders, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a trough sink, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Inner Sunset 1530

SF Design Build

Mid-sized transitional bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and gray tile.

Semi-Industrial Chic

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

The ensuite is a luxurious space offering all the desired facilities. The warm theme of all rooms echoes in the materials used. The vanity was created from Recycled Messmate with a horizontal grain, complemented by the polished concrete bench top. The walk in double shower creates a real impact, with its black framed glass which again echoes with the framing in the mirrors and shelving.

Grey Oaks - Private Residence - Dahlia Way, Naples

Harwick Homes

Amber Frederiksen Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, a curbless shower, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Moody Modern Bathroom Remodel

Jennifer Kizzee Design

Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black tile, white walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Sherwood Project

Popham Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Tropical Bathroom

Inspiration for a tropical bathroom in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, blue floor and grey benchtops.

Master Bathroom Remodel

Grayscale Homes Designs

This is an example of a large scandinavian master wet room bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Simple & Bold Master Bathroom

Sarah Kraus Bartelson - S&W Kitchens

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche and a double vanity.

Tufnell Park

Lawrence Goodwin LTD

Contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, gray tile, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Joinery

Rebecca Lu Photography

Lake Medina

Boerne Kitchens and Baths

This was a redo of a River House - Now a Lake House on Lake Medina. It was originally built in 1906 as weekend house on the Medina River. Later the river dammed and it became a weekend lake house. In keeping with the overall look of the house we tiled this shower in black and white subway tiles and tiled the entire walls of the bathroom. We installed frameless glass shower. It went from a 1906 old tub to this clean and inviting bath. It was a fun project

Venice Architectural Compound

Luke Gibson Photography

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Donvale - Bathroom

Align Concepts

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kirkwood Terrace | Sammamish

Quadrant Homes

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Port Barmouth

Brandon Architects, Inc.

Photo: Tessa Neustadt
Photo of a beach style bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets 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.