This three bedroom apartment was in need of a large scale renovation. Set in a small, boutique complex by the water in Sydney's North Shore, the dated residence originally had a layout that was ineffective and did not give the view justice. The brief asked to open the rear of the apartment showcasing the view, add a luxury ensuite to the master and provide a large, functional kitchen. One of the biggest challenges was adhering to the strict strata regulations and Class Two Building codes requiring fire rated gyprock, conversion of the electrical fittings to be fire rated and raising the floor to case insulation for sound proofing. Despite the difficulties, Milson Residence presents a contemporary update that accommodates a range of lifestyles. The interior design was thoughtfully considered reflecting the Art Deco heritage of the complex, featuring tall skirtings and herringbone floorboards. The design worked around existing windows which highlighted the unsightly neighbouring apartment. We were able to utilise one window to our advantage by designing the joinery around the window to provide a window splashback to the kitchen. The kitchen houses a bar / coffee nook and a European laundry, as well as a large pantry. The spacious island bench provides extensive storage and seats four comfortably for entertaining. The finishes & fixtures throughout were specified to the clients brief, illustrating an overall sense of calm and sophistication.

Transitional Bathroom

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Sydney with grey cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Project

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Collis, Brighton East

The Kitchen Design Centre

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, grey walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and a double vanity.

Master Ensuite

Interior Design By Jo

Modern bathroom vanity, a luxurious freestanding bath, overhead shower and Bluetooth integration with high quality finishes, in a monochromatic colour palette

Mosman - Urban

Novale Bathrooms

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, a vessel sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Wilmington, Delaware

Lauren Rubin Architecture

alyssa kirsten
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Wilmington with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

So-Cal Beach Cottage

White Sands Coastal Development

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

Master Bathroom Renovation | Gold, Gray & Cobalt | Spring Valley | Houston, TX

Sweetlake Interior Design LLC

Master bathroom design & build in Houston Texas. This master bathroom was custom designed specifically for our client. She wanted a luxurious bathroom with lots of detail, down to the last finish. Our original design had satin brass sink and shower fixtures. The client loved the satin brass plumbing fixtures, but was a bit apprehensive going with the satin brass plumbing fixtures. Feeling it would lock her down for a long commitment. So we worked a design out that allowed us to mix metal finishes. This way our client could have the satin brass look without the commitment of the plumbing fixtures. We started mixing metals by presenting a chandelier made by Curry & Company, the "Zenda Orb Chandelier" that has a mix of silver and gold. From there we added the satin brass, large round bar pulls, by "Lewis Dolin" and the satin brass door knobs from Emtek. We also suspended a gold mirror in the window of the makeup station. We used a waterjet marble from Tilebar, called "Abernethy Marble." The cobalt blue interior doors leading into the Master Bath set the gold fixtures just right.

Breach Inlet Getaway

Herlong Architects

Inspiration for a beach style master bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Bathrooms

Kitchen & Bath Concepts

Chipper Hatter Architectural Photography
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Bathroom

Kimberly Barr Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with grey cabinets, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, an undermount sink, white floor and white benchtops.

St Ives | Serene & Urban | Main Bathroom & Ensuite

Novale Bathrooms

Master Ensuite
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Harbour Point

Celtic Home Gallery

Interior Design By Krista Watterworth
Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets and a freestanding tub.

Wilmette Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

Devon Grace Interiors designed a luxurious primary bathroom that features a grey double vanity with shaker style cabinetry doors. Ceramic wall tile, quartz countertops and backsplash, and brass wall-mounted faucets add natural textures and warmth to the space.

North Beach Bathroom Renovation

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

LED Mirror, Modern Bathroom, Modern Wet Room, Australian Wet Room, Fluted Glass, Fluted Shower Screen
Inspiration for a large modern kids wet room bathroom in Perth with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Custom Modern Home | Dernancourt

HBC Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Mansfield TX Bathroom Designer + USI Design & Remodeling

USI Design & Remodeling

Master bath remodel in Mansfield Tx. Architecture, Design & Construction by USI Design & Remodeling.
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Dallas with marble floors, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Miami Beach Villa

Associated Design Co

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Miami with open cabinets, gray tile, white tile, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, grey cabinets, stone tile, grey walls, wood benchtops and brown floor.

Modern Farmhouse Bathroom

Irwin Construction, LLC

Photos by Darby Kate Photography
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Purple Cabinets

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.