Photo of a beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Bold Blue Guest Bath

Swell Design Co.

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Hudson Valley

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photography by Meredith Heuer
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and an undermount sink.

Pilgrim

Victory Construction, Inc

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Fairway Whole House Renovation

Preservation & Renovation

Designed by Desiree Dutcher Construction by Roger Dutcher Photography by Beth Singer
Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Detroit with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Airport House - Denver Contemporary Residence

Architectural Workshop

Sited on a runway with sweeping views of the Colorado Rockies, the residence with attached hangar is designed to reflect the convergence of earth and sky. Stone, masonry and wood living spaces rise to a glass and aluminum hanger structure that is linked by a linear monolithic wall. The spatial orientations of the primary spaces mirror the aeronautical layout of the runway infrastructure. The owners are passionate pilots and wanted their home to reflect the high-tech nature of their plane as well as their love for contemporary and sustainable design, utilizing natural materials in an open and warm environment. Defining the orientation of the house, the striking monolithic masonry wall with the steel framework and all-glass atrium bisect the hangar and the living quarters and allow natural light to flood the open living spaces. Sited around an open courtyard with a reflecting pool and outdoor kitchen, the master suite and main living spaces form two ‘wood box’ wings. Mature landscaping and natural materials including masonry block, wood panels, bamboo floor and ceilings, travertine tile, stained wood doors, windows and trim ground the home into its environment, while two-sided fireplaces, large glass doors and windows open the house to the spectacular western views. Designed with high-tech and sustainable features, this home received a LEED silver certification. LaCasse Photography

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.

Master Bath Spa

HomeMasons, Inc

Custom master bath renovation designed for spa-like experience. Contemporary custom floating washed oak vanity with Virginia Soapstone top, tambour wall storage, brushed gold wall-mounted faucets. Concealed light tape illuminating volume ceiling, tiled shower with privacy glass window to exterior; matte pedestal tub. Niches throughout for organized storage.

Lockhaven Bath

Franco Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in St Louis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Luxurious Soaking Tub

Meyer Design

Soak the day away in this luxurious tub with a signature faucet and hand shower. If you are looking for stress-free serenity this is it! Photos: Jody Kmetz

Via Dona - Rustic Ranch

John Anthony Drafting & Design

Design ideas for a transitional master wet room bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Global Transitional in LO

Charla Ray Interior Design

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Love it or List it - Surry Hills

Urban Cam Photography

This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, white tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Heart of Hoboken Family Residence

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Quarton Lake Estates, Birmingham, MI Master Bathroom Remodel

MainStreet Design Build

This relatively new home in Quarton Lake Estates had an existing large master bathroom. However, the room was cut up with partitions for toilet, shower, and tub, making it feel small and outdated. Our clients wanted a light bright welcoming bathroom to match the rest of their gorgeous home. The bathroom was gutted back to the studs. Both outside corners of the bathroom have eaves that encroach on the interior of the bathroom ceiling height. Working around the eaves and maintaining headroom with fluid design was a key element for this bathroom remodel.

Sweet Southern - Palmetto Bluff

Southern Grace Interiors

Large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Ross Project

Rasmussen Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, subway tile, marble benchtops and a freestanding tub.

Baths / Master Baths

Christian Brothers Cabinets

Photo of a country bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and grey 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.

East Village

CM Natural Designs

These young hip professional clients love to travel and wanted a home where they could showcase the items that they've collected abroad. Their fun and vibrant personalities are expressed in every inch of the space, which was personalized down to the smallest details. Just like they are up for adventure in life, they were up for for adventure in the design and the outcome was truly one-of-kind. Photos by Chipper Hatter

Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway Tile 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.