This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, a corner shower, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and a niche.

Black and White Master Bath Vanity

Meyer Design

Black and white themed double sink farmhouse vanity in black with decorative knobs. Gold faucets and black square mirrors. Photos: Jody Kmetz
Inspiration for a large country master wet room bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Fort Langley

Designs by KS

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Seminary Avenue

Leah Ogden Interior Design LLC

Kids Bathroom
Photo of a transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor and grey benchtops.

Vacant Stage Historic District Boston Edison

Staged Detroit

Stylish Detroit
Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and grey benchtops.

Romantic Bathroom Remodel

Potter Construction Inc

Photos by Weimar Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Mater Bath Remodel; for Space and Function

Roeser Home Remodeling

Kohler Caxton under mount with bowls are accented by Water-works Studio Ludlow plumbing fixtures. Metal cross handles in a chrome finish adorn both bowls. The Wellborn Estate Collection in maple with a Hanover door style and inset hinge Vanities support the beautiful Carrera white honed marble vanity tops with a simple eased edge. A large 1” beveled mirrors up to the ceiling with sconce cut-out were framed out matching trim– finishing the look and soften-ing the look of large mirrors. A Kohler Sun struck freestanding soak tub is nestled between two wonderful windows and give view to the sky with a Velux CO-4 Solar powered Fresh Air Skylight. A Waterworks Studio Ludlow freestanding exposed tub filler with hand-shower and metal chrome cross handles continues the look. The shower fixtures are the Waterworks Studio Lodlow and include both the wall shower arm and flange in chrome along with the hand shower. Two Moen body sprays add to the showering experience. Roeser’s signature niche for shower needs complete the functioning part of the shower. The beauty part is AE Tongue in chic tile in the “You don’t snow me”- 2.5 X 10.5 on shower walls to ceiling. Matching stone slabs were installed on the shower curb, niche sill and shelf along with the wall cap. A frameless custom shower door keeps the shower open and eloquent. Tile floor was installed over heated flooring in the main bath with a Carrera Herringbone Mosaic on the bathroom flooring– as well the shower flooring. To complete the room the AE Tongue in Chic tile was installed from the floor to 42” and finished with a pencil liner on top. A separate toilet room (not shown) gave privacy to the open floor plan. A Toto white elongated Bidet Washlet with night light, auto open and close, fan, deodorizer and dryer, to men-tion just a few of the features, was installed finishing this most eloquent, high-end, functional Master Bathroom.

Massive Master Bath Renovation

Skandia Design and Remodeling

We definitely get coastal vibes from this master bathroom retreat renovation!
Photo of a large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Portland with a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a hinged shower door, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a two-piece toilet, grey floor, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Organic Mill Valley

Ann Lowengart Interiors

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Bright Modern Full Beach Home Remodel

Lux Builders & Remodeling Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Remodels

Box Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bold Blue Guest Bath

Swell Design Co.

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.

Bold Blue Guest Bath

Swell Design Co.

Inspiration 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.

Lakefront Master

J Brothers Design | Build | Remodel

Large 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.

Coastal Condo

Cultivate Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, white walls and a vessel sink.

Mortdale Residence

User

Scandinavian bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Guest Bathroom

BCN Homes

Design ideas for a country bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Lavande-La Petite Maison

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO

Design ideas for a country master wet room bathroom in Dallas with medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Landing Idea Home

Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC

Inspiration for a country kids bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile, quartzite benchtops, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Fillmore Street Cottage

David Heide Design Studio

Arts and crafts bathroom in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, white tile, subway tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

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.