Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Auckland with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, black tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and grey benchtops.

The Rustic Knolls House

Green Tech Houses

Ammar Selo
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Bathrooms

Architecture Factory

Brett Boardman Photography Architecture Factory designed and built this bathroom, including all the fixtures & fittings in it, from the steel & glass door to the terrazzo sink, mirrored cabinets, skylight, custom lights, stone bath and steel drains.

Innis Arden Master Suite

H2D Architecture + Design

The steam shower is equipped with a ceiling mounted shower tile, three body sprays, and steam unit. Design: H2D Architecture + Design Chad Coleman Photography

Whole Home Remodel

Tru Builders LLC

Inspiration for a small eclectic master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Moody Modern Bathroom

Balboa Design Group

Great design makes all the difference - bold material choices were just what was needed to give this little bathroom some BIG personality! Our clients wanted a dark, moody vibe, but had always heard that using dark colors in a small space would only make it feel smaller. Not true! Introducing a larger vanity cabinet with more storage and replacing the tub with an expansive walk-in shower immediately made the space feel larger, without any structural alterations. We went with a dark graphite tile that had a mix of texture on the walls and in the shower, but then anchored the space with white shiplap on the upper portion of the walls and a graphic floor tile (with mostly white and light gray tones). This technique of balancing dark tones with lighter tones is key to achieving those moody vibes, without creeping into cavernous territory. Subtle gray/blue/green tones on the vanity blend in well, but still pop in the space, and matte black fixtures add fantastic contrast to really finish off the whole look!

Accessible Chic

Lucy Johnson Interior Design

Fun accent tiles in Shower Niche. A place for showering items as well as displaying client's personality.
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Seattle with a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops and a single vanity.

Glass and Tile Bathroom

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

Gorgeous tile work and vanity with double sink were added to this home in Lake Geneva.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, blue tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

The Light House

Bioi. Design + Build

The master ensuite includes an over-sized walk-in shower and a custom built Japanese style cedar bathtub. An extra large skylight above the tub and a clerestory above the mirror provide for lots of natural light, and a large format patterned tile in the shower/tub space provides texture and contrast to an otherwise clean space. A separate water closet (not pictured, to the right) removes the toilet from the larger room, keeping the vanity and tub space tranquil and clean.

Un appartement en noir & blanc et touches bois

Marie de Fumel - Architecte d'intérieur

This is an example of a bathroom in Toulouse with black tile, slate, black walls, solid surface benchtops, white floor, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Bonavista

CarpetandTiles.com.au

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, black tile, an integrated sink, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Appartamento a Genova Quarto

Cristina Tacchi

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Carmel Road

Universal Stone

Photo of a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Zilker || Remodel || Austin, TX

Etch Design Group

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with black tile, gray tile, white tile and multi-coloured walls.

Luxury Family Home, North York, ON

avenue design inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Daventry Guest Suite

Blue Hot Design, LLC

The upper cabinet stores toiletries, as well as dry towels for the swimming pool.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Wetroom & Sauna

Christian Builders Margate Ltd

Photographs by Mike Waterman
Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Kent with a trough sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, stone slab, grey walls and mosaic tile floors.

Duplex Renovaton, NYC

Lilian H. Weinreich, Architects

© Francis Dzikowski / Esto
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in New York with an undermount tub, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, stone tile, marble floors, a corner shower, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile and white tile.

Private Villa in Moncalieri

MFDESIGN

Elite antique oak
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Turin with a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, black walls and medium hardwood floors.

Dual Cherry Vanity with Recessed Medicine Cabinets

WrightWorks, LLC

This dual vanity is constructed of cherry with flush/slab doors. The faucets are Brizo Siderna 8" spread in polished chrome. The sconces are by Ginger. Design & Photo by Christopher Wright, CR Built by WrightWorks, LLC Serving Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana

Grey Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Tile

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.