Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Birmingham with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Venice Beach Man Pad

Racing Green

Photo of an industrial bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a trough sink, grey floor, concrete benchtops and grey benchtops.

Seaborne Breeze-Monarch Beach

Jodi Fleming Design

Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, white tile, mosaic tile floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and grey benchtops.

Spice Warehouse Tribeca Loft Master Bathroom

Marie Burgos Design

Established in 1895 as a warehouse for the spice trade, 481 Washington was built to last. With its 25-inch-thick base and enchanting Beaux Arts facade, this regal structure later housed a thriving Hudson Square printing company. After an impeccable renovation, the magnificent loft building’s original arched windows and exquisite cornice remain a testament to the grandeur of days past. Perfectly anchored between Soho and Tribeca, Spice Warehouse has been converted into 12 spacious full-floor lofts that seamlessly fuse Old World character with modern convenience. Steps from the Hudson River, Spice Warehouse is within walking distance of renowned restaurants, famed art galleries, specialty shops and boutiques. With its golden sunsets and outstanding facilities, this is the ideal destination for those seeking the tranquil pleasures of the Hudson River waterfront. Expansive private floor residences were designed to be both versatile and functional, each with 3 to 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and a home office. Several residences enjoy dramatic Hudson River views. This open space has been designed to accommodate a perfect Tribeca city lifestyle for entertaining, relaxing and working. This living room design reflects a tailored “old world” look, respecting the original features of the Spice Warehouse. With its high ceilings, arched windows, original brick wall and iron columns, this space is a testament of ancient time and old world elegance. The master bathroom was designed with tradition in mind and a taste for old elegance. it is fitted with a fabulous walk in glass shower and a deep soaking tub. The pedestal soaking tub and Italian carrera marble metal legs, double custom sinks balance classic style and modern flair. The chosen tiles are a combination of carrera marble subway tiles and hexagonal floor tiles to create a simple yet luxurious look. Photography: Francis Augustine

West Sussex Modern Beach House

Lisette Voute Designs

The rich navy walls of the powder room and bespoke vanity unit provide a deep contrast for the white Carrara marble basin, shiplap cladding and marble countertop, clean chrome hardware and nautical mirror with bone inlay. Photographer: Nick George

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Austin with beige walls, an integrated sink, black floor, grey benchtops, open cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, limestone, limestone floors, soapstone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Refurbishment Primrose Hill

The Better Home Company

This is an example of a small scandinavian master bathroom in London with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, limestone, blue walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Ocean Shores House

Atelier Chen Hung

Bathroom vanity with low maintenance materials. Photography by James Hung
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Sunshine Coast with open cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, medium hardwood floors, tile benchtops and grey benchtops.

Nu(d)e sous la douche

Prisca Pellerin Architecture & Intérieur

Plancher des vaches et charpente apparente : voici notre base pour créer une atmosphère douce et cocooning, avec en toile de fond un receveur de douche imitation cuir entouré d'un banc carrelé à l'orientale. © Hugo Hébrard - www.hugohebrard.com

Walk in stylish Shower Room

Llama Architects

Stylish Shower room interior by Janey Butler Interiors in this Llama Group penthouse suite. With large format dark grey tiles, open shelving and walk in glass shower room. Before Images at the end of the album.

Kyle, SK Canada Galloway Bay

Nomadic Shack

Inspiration for a country 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, a vessel sink and grey benchtops.

Master Bathroom and Vanity

Garret Cord Werner Architects & Interior Designers

This condo was designed from a raw shell to the finished space you see in the photos - all elements were custom designed and made for this specific space. The interior architecture and furnishings were designed by our firm. If you have a condo space that requires a renovation please call us to discuss your needs. Please note that due to that volume of interest and client privacy we do not answer basic questions about materials, specifications, construction methods, or paint colors thank you for taking the time to review our projects.

Hollywood Hills Writer's retreat

Michelle Ruben Interior Design

Large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, open cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, cement tile, concrete floors, concrete benchtops and an open shower.

Casa baciata dal sole

Andrea Rollo

Andrea Rollo Fotografia
Photo of a mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

CLASSICISM REFRESHED

TY LARKINS INTERIORS

CHAD CHENIER PHOTOGRAPHY
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in New Orleans with an undermount sink, open cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls and grey benchtops.

Habiter sous les toits - rénovation Prisca Pellerin Architecte

Hugo Hebrard photographe d'architecture

© Hugo Hébrard - www.hugohebrard.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and grey benchtops.

Bollingwood House

Bushman Dreyfus Architects

Renovation and expansion of a 1930s-era classic. Buying an old house can be daunting. But with careful planning and some creative thinking, phasing the improvements helped this family realize their dreams over time. The original International Style house was built in 1934 and had been largely untouched except for a small sunroom addition. Phase 1 construction involved opening up the interior and refurbishing all of the finishes. Phase 2 included a sunroom/master bedroom extension, renovation of an upstairs bath, a complete overhaul of the landscape and the addition of a swimming pool and terrace. And thirteen years after the owners purchased the home, Phase 3 saw the addition of a completely private master bedroom & closet, an entry vestibule and powder room, and a new covered porch.

Boscastle Road

Finkernagel Ross GmbH

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with open cabinets, white cabinets, yellow tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Hobby Barn

Living Stone Design + Build

Small industrial bathroom in Other with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops and slate floors.

302 Orchid

Teale Architecture

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Open 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.