Master shower with frameless shower door, white subway tiles, gray grout, shower seat, black and white hexagon floor tiles, and rain shower head. Chris Reilmann Photo

Channing

Sogno Design Group

Photo By: Michele Lee Wilson
Traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, green tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Renovation

Heather Roser Interiors

Custom stone double vanity. Tiled shower
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with open cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door, white cabinets, an open shower, light hardwood floors, marble benchtops and grey benchtops.

Prahran - Project 1

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens Design & Renovation Martina Gemmola
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, blue walls, marble benchtops, blue floor, recessed-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Harrison Road, East Point

Drake House Construction & Design

Expansive transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a double shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Richmond Remodel

Moroso Construction

Martinkovic Milford Architects - Eric Rorer Photography
Photo of a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, subway tile, flat-panel cabinets and grey benchtops.

Inner Circle, Redwood City

All Phase Builders

Photo of a mid-sized kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Duboce Triangle 679

SF Design Build

http://www.whistlephotography.com/
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with subway tile, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, mosaic tile floors, white floor and grey benchtops.

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BERNHILL HOMES LLC

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This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Shower room

Meyer Design

Amazing shower room in this master bathroom leads into a walk-in closet. Beautiful freestanding tub with gold hardware enclosed in an all-glass shower. Fun mosaic tile floors throughout the bathroom. Photos: Jody Kmetz Meyer Design

S. Lincoln Bungalow | Master Bathroom

Designs Completed by Tiffany McLean

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Modern Bathroom

This is an example of a small modern kids bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey 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, white floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Grand Master Bath

E.L. Designs

Devi Pride Photography
Expansive transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Essex Farm House Rehab and Renovation

Walczak Design And Build

Photo of a small country master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Park Slope Brownstone

Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, an open shower, grey benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Westmoreland Master Suite

HMK Residential Design, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Contemporary Ranch Reno

12/12 Architects & Planners

This family of 5 was quickly out-growing their 1,220sf ranch home on a beautiful corner lot. Rather than adding a 2nd floor, the decision was made to extend the existing ranch plan into the back yard, adding a new 2-car garage below the new space - for a new total of 2,520sf. With a previous addition of a 1-car garage and a small kitchen removed, a large addition was added for Master Bedroom Suite, a 4th bedroom, hall bath, and a completely remodeled living, dining and new Kitchen, open to large new Family Room. The new lower level includes the new Garage and Mudroom. The existing fireplace and chimney remain - with beautifully exposed brick. The homeowners love contemporary design, and finished the home with a gorgeous mix of color, pattern and materials. The project was completed in 2011. Unfortunately, 2 years later, they suffered a massive house fire. The house was then rebuilt again, using the same plans and finishes as the original build, adding only a secondary laundry closet on the main level.

Addison

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

Holly Lepere
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and grey benchtops.

Customized Claremont 2OF

King's Court Builders, Inc.

Custom home with a bright white bathroom with a subtle splash of color in the shower. The mosaic pattern of blues and grays really pops against the white subway tile in the shower. The white vessel sink stands out against the grey counter top which ties in beautifully with the mosaic tiles. A beautiful modern bathroom must see!

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.