Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Hampton’s Hideaway

Sustainable Homes and Yards Design

This powder room features onyx countertop with LED lighting placed under the counter to show off the beautiful veining and color of the stone. The wallpaper is subtle, but modern so as not to compete with the counter and hammered silver nickel sink

Casita Bathroom Renovation

park21 design

For this casita bathroom, we changed the configuration of the bathroom to make it more user friendly and take advantage of the space that was available. We moved the shower to the toilet room and the toilet room to the old space of the shower. This allowed us to have a larger shower footprint. It also allowed us to incorporate the window and the natural light into the space in a more profound way. The open shelving replaced a mirrored closet which has shelves high enough so that guests can put their suitcases underneath. This is a jack and Jill bathroom in this casita and the bedrooms themselves are quite small. The blocking of the tiles in the bathroom was very intentional. We didn't want the space to be overwhelmed by using the tiles side by side and alternating color that way. The client really liked both blues so we made sure it would work.

Blue wall Bath

Vision Design

This is the master bath in a full house remodel with addition.
This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, blue benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

CASA PRIVATA FRANCIA

Gaia Interni

BLU&ORO: eleganza in ogni dettaglio! Il blu profondo del mobile e del piano in vetro è interrotto dai cassetti a specchio e dalle semplici maniglie in finitura dorata come gli specchi. L'eleganza di questo bagno della ditta PUNTOTRE, collezione Vertigo, non passa inosservata.✨ www.gaiainterni.com www.arredobagnopuntotre.it

Chic and Contemporary Primary Bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Large master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, blue benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Un appartement haussmannien haut en couleur

Arkala Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Le Havre with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, pink tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, blue floor, blue benchtops, a laundry and a single vanity.

Primary Bathroom and Closet Remodel in Madison, WI

Sweeney Design Remodel

The meticulous details of this bathroom remodel encompass a stunning semi-custom double vanity adorned with Quartz countertops, complemented by sconce lighting and accentuated with champagne bronze fixtures.

RELOOKING BAGNO G&L

ALV Annalisa Valle

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Turin with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, blue benchtops and a single vanity.

Grove City, Ohio Bath Remodel

Dream Baths by Kitchen Kraft

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, yellow tile, blue walls, quartzite benchtops, brown floor and blue benchtops.

UNA MODERNA FERMATA DEL TRAM

Annalisa Carli Architetto

Vista del bagno padronale caratterizzato di un doppio lavabo d'appoggio e un mobile in legno laccato fatto su misura e su disegno da un falegname. Foto di Simone Marulli

Contemporary Renovation

Fred Parker Company, Inc.

This bath was remodeled by a tub shower removed and a tile shower installed.
Photo of a bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, blue tile, granite benchtops, blue benchtops, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and an open shower.

Elegant White & Grey Marble Master Bathroom

emma delon

Marilyn Peryer Style House Photography
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, marble, blue walls, white floor, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Attico in zona residenziale a Genova

Laura Messori

Top lavabo in pietra lavica blu vista dalla porta dell'antibagno in cristallo.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue tile, stone tile, concrete floors, limestone benchtops, white floor, blue benchtops, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, a drop-in sink and a double vanity.

Silver Mist Private Residence

Castelli Marble Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and blue benchtops.

Contemporary Baths

The Place for Kitchens and Baths

Contemporary Bath
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and blue benchtops.

CASA DF

KICK.OFFICE

Design ideas for a small 3/4 bathroom in Milan with an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Salle de bain

Mesnil Architectures

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, an undermount tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, blue floor, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Blue and White Bathroom with Soaking Tub, Makeup Vanity and Tiled Shower

Cabinet-S-Top

In this master bathroom, a large built in jetted tub was removed and replaced with a freestanding tub. Deco floor tile was used to add character. To create more function to the space, a linen cabinet and pullout hamper were added along with a tall bookcase cabinet for additional storage. The wall between the tub and shower/toilet area was removed to help spread natural light and open up the space. The master bath also now has a larger shower space with a Pulse shower unit and custom shower door.

Yarnall Bathrooms

Noble Renovation

Bob Fortner
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and blue benchtops.

Grey Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue 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.