Guest bathroom with walk in shower, subway tiles. Photographer: Rob Karosis
This is an example of a large country bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

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.

Cane Creek Modern Farmhouse

Steel Root Builders, LLC

Master bathroom with custom concrete countertops and wall mounted faucets.
Photo of a country bathroom in Other with a curbless shower, white tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, subway tile and a hinged shower door.

BUCHANAN STREET

SDA

Murray McKean
Large contemporary bathroom in Newcastle - Maitland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops and a double shower.

Modern Rustic Home

K & K Interiors, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Lower East Side Black and White Guest Bath

Broderic Design

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Perpich/Layshock Residence

Alleanza Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink and concrete benchtops.

Maison à Puteaux, 180m²

Fanny Prat - Architecte d'intérieur

Studio Chevojon
Contemporary bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtops.

Whole Home Refresh

Duke Renovations

This award winning master bath update features a floating vanity with concrete top and a full wet room.
Inspiration for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Il bagno principale

A di Architettura – Arch. Mariapaola Mauri

bagno padronale con pavimento in gres pocellanato esagonale in tre colori. Rivestimento in piastrelle lucide diamantate 7,5x15. Piatto doccia in muratura. Lampada Tolomeo Artemide. Rubinetterie NEVE

North Andover Bathroom Project

Wysteria Design

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a corner shower, gray tile, subway tile and a sliding shower screen.

Valle Vista House

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

Sally Painter
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Portland with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Preston - Project 1

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

Large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, blue floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Westcliff Remodel

Dwellings Design Group

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, open cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, an open shower, gray tile, subway tile and grey walls.

Transitional Bathroom

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, concrete benchtops, an alcove shower, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Clutha River Farmhouse

Chaney & Norman Architects

Photo credit: Graham Warman Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Preston - Project 1

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, blue floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Corona Del Mar

McRae Lambert Dunn

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, brown tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Kingspark Project

Kathryn J. LeMaster Art & Design

Design by Kathryn J. LeMaster Photo by Karen E. Segrave
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Little Rock with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, concrete benchtops, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

Refurbishment of a classic flat in Hampstead with a new modern shower room

Cecile Bell interior design

Radu Palicica photography
Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile and Concrete 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.