Modern bathroom with feature wavy tiled wall, with round mirror with LED back light..
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Red Sunset Custom Build -

CopeGrand Homes

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Harvey Cedars Bathroom Renovation (2020)

Joseph Clymer

Photo of a small beach style master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

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.

Chagrin Falls Home

Emily Snyder Photography

Traditional bathroom in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Artful Refashioning

George Clemens Architecture

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Brentwood Guest Bathroom

Bolen Designs

This gorgeous guest bathroom remodel turned an outdated hall bathroom into a guest's spa retreat. The classic gray subway tile mixed with dark gray shiplap lends a farmhouse feel, while the octagon, marble-look porcelain floor tile and brushed nickel accents add a modern vibe. Paired with the existing oak vanity and curved retro mirrors, this space has it all - a combination of colors and textures that invites you to come on in...

Bathrooms

Seacliff Construction & Design

Keeping the integrity of the existing style is important to us — and this Rio Del Mar cabin remodel is a perfect example of that. For this special bathroom update, we preserved the essence of the original lathe and plaster walls by using a nickel gap wall treatment. The decorative floor tile and a pebbled shower call to mind the history of the house and its beach location. The marble counter, and custom towel ladder, add a natural, modern finish to the room that match the homeowner's unique designer flair.

Daniel Court Guest Washroom

Chaplin Home Improvements Ltd.

Photo of a small modern bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, wood-look tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Lake Wylie Wonder

Spain Construction

Modern Farmhouse bright and airy, large master bathroom. Marble flooring, tile work, and quartz countertops with shiplap accents and a free-standing bath.

Brennan Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

This is an example of a large beach style master wet room bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, timber and planked wall panelling.

Digh Circle

Back Forty Designworks by Nechol

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Ambler, PA: Farmhouse Bathroom

Bella B Home Designs

We transformed this 80's bathroom into a modern farmhouse bathroom! Black shower, grey chevron tile, white distressed subway tile, a fun printed grey and white floor, ship-lap, white vanity, black mirrors and lighting, and a freestanding tub to unwind in after a long day!

SW Bouchaine

Williamson James Homes LLC

Mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

The fungi bathroom

Jessica Locas Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Montreal with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, wood and planked wall panelling.

Walnut Creek Whole Home Remodel

Rexford Design

Contemporary and bright primary bathroom with double sink vanity, walk-in shower, porcelain tile floor and shower surround.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Brentwood Guest Bathroom

Bolen Designs

Master Bathroom Stratham Remodel

Silver Lining Home Design

Photo of a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Mindarie Bathroom Renovation

On The Ball Bathrooms

Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Perth with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Ambler, PA: Farmhouse Bathroom

Bella B Home Designs

Bathroom Design Ideas with Gray Tile and Planked Wall Panelling

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.