Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and a pedestal sink.

Key Biscayne Penthouse | Bathroom

Jaegger Interior Design

This beautiful guest bathroom in Bisazza tiles is a simple and chic white design.
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Miami with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, a pedestal sink, blue floor and a single vanity.

Harbourview House

Penman Brown Interior Design

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Country Bathroom

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Cornwall with beige tile, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Neolith Urban Apartment Bathroom

Neolith UK

Delicate, unpredictable veining contrasts against a light background in the likeness of real Carrara marble from Italy. Mix with other textures and patterns to bring an air of elegance to your washroom. Blanco Carrara works well with similarly light colours as well as offset by strong, darker shades.

Santa Barbara Living in Marin County California

User

Santa Barbara lifestyle with this gated 5,200 square foot estate affords serenity and privacy while incorporating the finest materials and craftsmanship. Visually striking interiors are enhanced by a sparkling bay view and spectacular landscaping with heritage oaks, rose and dahlia gardens and a picturesque splash pool. Just two minutes to Marin’s finest private schools.

80 John Street Residence

Ronnette Riley Architect

This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Windsor Place Townhouse - Bathroom

Jane Kim Architect

Guest bathroom. Photo: Nick Glimenakis
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Three-story Modern, Hood River OR

Curtis Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, tile benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Rutland Road

McIntyre Bills Corporation

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Calgary with a pedestal sink, dark wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile, subway tile and black floor.

Iron Works Historic bath

Kohler

With its classic architecture, traditional-style fixtures, and sparkle in the mirrors and chandelier, this snow-white bathroom defines elegance.
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Milwaukee with a pedestal sink, a claw-foot tub, gray tile and grey walls.

Subway Tile Shower

Clay Squared to Infinity

Historic reproduction Subway tile for the walls and Unglazed porcelain hexagons for the floor. – There is no glazing or any other coating applied to the tile. Their color is the same on the face of the tile as it is on the back resulting in very durable tiles that do not show the effects of heavy traffic. The most common unglazed tiles are the red quarry tiles or the granite looking porcelain ceramic tiles used in heavy commercial areas. Historic matches to the original tiles made from 1890 - 1930's. Subway Ceramic floor tiles are made of the highest quality unglazed porcelain and carefully arranged on a fiber mesh as one square foot sheets. A complimentary black hex is also in stock in both sizes and available by the sheet for creating borders and accent designs. Subway Ceramics offers vintage tile is 3/8" thick, with a flat surface and square edges. The Subway Ceramics collection of traditional subway tile, moldings and accessories. Photos by Sarah Whiting Photography Tile setter Hohn & Hohn Inc.

Bathroom

Michael Goodsmith Design

Throughout the conceptual process, "luxe" was a term used often. No better room than the bath illustrates this with it's polished nickel fixtures, travertine marble and turkish towels. photo by: Michael Goodsmith

Devon Farmhouse

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Richard Downer
Inspiration for a mid-sized country bathroom in Devon with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, painted wood floors, grey floor, an open shower and a pedestal sink.

Coreluxe 5.5mm Sandbridge Oak Engineered Vinyl Plank (EVP) Flooring

LL Flooring

Engineered Vinyl Plank (EVP) is a new vinyl platform that combines the durability and water resistance of vinyl with an innovative new substrate plank technology. EVP's no-fuss maintenance is as attractive as its high-definition design. A urethane top coat or "wear layer" provides exceptional scratch resistance, stain resistance, and dent resistance for high-traffic areas, which is very useful for families, light commercial, pets, etc. Due to the waterproof nature of EVP, it can be utilized in almost any room.

Charming Bungalow Bath

MRF Construction, Inc.

The upstairs hall bathroom was redesigned within the existing footprint to allow for a more traditional, brighter and open feeling bathroom. Wood wainscot board and batten paneling, recessed medicine cabinet, white hex tile floor, and vintage style fixtures all help this bathroom to feel like it’s always been here. To open up the space, a glass wall replaced the wall at the end of the tub, and the wood paneling seamlessly transitions to white subway tile with a cap at the same height in the shower

Beach Front House

JSD Interiors

JSD Interiors
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink and wood benchtops.

Center Hall Colonial

Jay Reinert Architect, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, marble, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, decorative wall panelling, grey walls and a built-in vanity.

Marble Bathroom

NGD Interiors, Inc.

A farmhouse bathroom with marble tile, polished nickel fixtures, and white board and batten
This is an example of a small country bathroom in Philadelphia with a two-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, marble floors, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Lantlig Badrum

Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Malmo with a corner shower, white walls, a pedestal sink, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white floor and a shower curtain.

Grey Bathroom Design Ideas with a Pedestal 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.