Shower Remodel with White Subway Tile and Grey Grout

The client derived inspiration for her new shower from a photo featuring a multi-colored tile floor. Using this photo, Gayler Design Build custom-designed a shower pan that incorporated six different colors of 4-inch hexagon tiles by Lunada Bay. These tiles were beautifully combined and laid in a “dark to light” pattern effectively transforming the shower into a work of art. Contributing to the room’s classic and timeless bathroom design was the shower walls that were designed in cotton white 3x6 subway tiles with grey grout. An elongated, oversized shower niche completed the look providing just the right space for necessary soap and shampoo bottles.

Sammamish Modern Farmhouse Master Bath

Heiser Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and engineered quartz benchtops.

Northfield Beautiful Blue ADA Bathroom

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Blue, White & Gray Master Bath
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Beloit Farmhouse Renovation

Alison White Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kenilworth Modern

Longview Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Dune Road Bathroom Remodel in Bethany Beach DE

Sea Light Design-Build

Bathroom Remodel in Dune Road, Bethany Beach DE - Bathroom with Light Gray Subway Wall Tiles
Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Glamorous Master Bathroom Gut Renovation

TDV Design

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, subway tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

5th St. Residence

Palette Architecture

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Traditional Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Heart of Hoboken Family Residence

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Lake Charlevoix Coastal Cottage

Petoskey Kitchen and Bath - Designs By Dawn

This cottage remodel on Lake Charlevoix was such a fun project to work on. We really strived to bring in the coastal elements around the home to give this cottage it's asthetics. You will see a lot of whites, light blues, and some grey/greige accents as well.

Catalina

RI Studio

Guest bathroom with custom touches and gold fixtures and hardware
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Fernleaf II

Brandon Architects, Inc.

This is an example of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Dorval Master Bathroom

HB DESIGN INC

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Montreal with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a curbless shower, a bidet, subway tile and white benchtops.

Crawford - Long Beach, CA

Jeannette Architects

Photo by Bakers Man Productions
Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

New Bathroom Remodel

Manny's Home Improvement

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Lakeside Modern #3

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Photo of a modern master bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Northgrove Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Interior view of the Northgrove Residence. Interior Design by Amity Worrell & Co. Construction by Smith Builders. Photography by Andrea Calo.
Expansive beach style master bathroom in Austin with grey cabinets, subway tile, marble benchtops, white benchtops, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, white floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Friendship Renovation

Katy Popple Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Wooded Irvington Renovation

Michael Lewis Architects PC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, an alcove shower, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and an Undermount Sink

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.