This three bedroom apartment was in need of a large scale renovation. Set in a small, boutique complex by the water in Sydney's North Shore, the dated residence originally had a layout that was ineffective and did not give the view justice. The brief asked to open the rear of the apartment showcasing the view, add a luxury ensuite to the master and provide a large, functional kitchen. One of the biggest challenges was adhering to the strict strata regulations and Class Two Building codes requiring fire rated gyprock, conversion of the electrical fittings to be fire rated and raising the floor to case insulation for sound proofing. Despite the difficulties, Milson Residence presents a contemporary update that accommodates a range of lifestyles. The interior design was thoughtfully considered reflecting the Art Deco heritage of the complex, featuring tall skirtings and herringbone floorboards. The design worked around existing windows which highlighted the unsightly neighbouring apartment. We were able to utilise one window to our advantage by designing the joinery around the window to provide a window splashback to the kitchen. The kitchen houses a bar / coffee nook and a European laundry, as well as a large pantry. The spacious island bench provides extensive storage and seats four comfortably for entertaining. The finishes & fixtures throughout were specified to the clients brief, illustrating an overall sense of calm and sophistication.

Lafayette House 1

Daydream Projects

Vivian Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a double shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom Black Vanity

Kitchen Intuitions

Beautiful black double vanity paired with a white quartz counter top, marble floors and brass plumbing fixtures.
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with black cabinets, an alcove shower, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Eton Master Bath Remodel with Built-In Washer Dryer Custom Cabinet in Towson

Charleene's Houses, LLC

Inspired by a cool, tranquil space punctuated with high-end details such as convenient folding teak shower benches, polished nickel and laser-cut marble shower tiles that add bright swirls of visual movement. And the hidden surprise is the stack washer/dryer unit built into the tasteful center floor to ceiling cabinet.

The Lalley

Mauro Builders

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Cottonwood Heights Remodel

Shearer Designs

Modern Traditional small bathroom
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Lakeside Rustic: Lake Keowee

T.S. Adams Studio, Architects

Emily Followill
Country bathroom with medium wood cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, grey benchtops and shaker cabinets.

The Forest Way Remodel: Minimal Primary Bathroom

Mavella Home

A stunning minimal primary bathroom features marble herringbone shower tiles, hexagon mosaic floor tiles, and niche. We removed the bathtub to make the shower area larger. Also features a modern floating toilet, floating quartz shower bench, and custom white oak shaker vanity with a stacked quartz countertop. It feels perfectly curated with a mix of matte black and brass metals. The simplicity of the bathroom is balanced out with the patterned marble floors.

Farmhouse Bathroom

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Summer Home - Primary Bath

Wendy Glaister Interiors

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Small bathroom but with some creative design, ... so much impact!

Eye 4 Detail

Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Ranch Revival

Courtney Thomas Design

We planned a thoughtful redesign of this beautiful home while retaining many of the existing features. We wanted this house to feel the immediacy of its environment. So we carried the exterior front entry style into the interiors, too, as a way to bring the beautiful outdoors in. In addition, we added patios to all the bedrooms to make them feel much bigger. Luckily for us, our temperate California climate makes it possible for the patios to be used consistently throughout the year. The original kitchen design did not have exposed beams, but we decided to replicate the motif of the 30" living room beams in the kitchen as well, making it one of our favorite details of the house. To make the kitchen more functional, we added a second island allowing us to separate kitchen tasks. The sink island works as a food prep area, and the bar island is for mail, crafts, and quick snacks. We designed the primary bedroom as a relaxation sanctuary – something we highly recommend to all parents. It features some of our favorite things: a cognac leather reading chair next to a fireplace, Scottish plaid fabrics, a vegetable dye rug, art from our favorite cities, and goofy portraits of the kids. --- Project designed by Courtney Thomas Design in La Cañada. Serving Pasadena, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Altadena. For more about Courtney Thomas Design, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.courtneythomasdesign.com/portfolio/functional-ranch-house-design/

Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build

Haven Design and Construction

This sophisticated black and white bath belongs to the clients' teenage son. He requested a masculine design with a warming towel rack and radiant heated flooring. A few gold accents provide contrast against the black cabinets and pair nicely with the matte black plumbing fixtures. A tall linen cabinet provides a handy storage area for towels and toiletries. The focal point of the room is the bold shower accent wall that provides a welcoming surprise when entering the bath from the basement hallway.

NEW project

kelly mcguill home

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Suite Remodeling, Tolland, CT 06084

Irene Designs

This Master Suite while being spacious, was poorly planned in the beginning. Master Bathroom and Walk-in Closet were small relative to the Bedroom size. Bathroom, being a maze of turns, offered a poor traffic flow. It only had basic fixtures and was never decorated to look like a living space. Geometry of the Bedroom (long and stretched) allowed to use some of its' space to build two Walk-in Closets while the original walk-in closet space was added to adjacent Bathroom. New Master Bathroom layout has changed dramatically (walls, door, and fixtures moved). The new space was carefully planned for two people using it at once with no sacrifice to the comfort. New shower is huge. It stretches wall-to-wall and has a full length bench with granite top. Frame-less glass enclosure partially sits on the tub platform (it is a drop-in tub). Tiles on the walls and on the floor are of the same collection. Elegant, time-less, neutral - something you would enjoy for years. This selection leaves no boundaries on the decor. Beautiful open shelf vanity cabinet was actually made by the Home Owners! They both were actively involved into the process of creating their new oasis. New Master Suite has two separate Walk-in Closets. Linen closet which used to be a part of the Bathroom, is now accessible from the hallway. Master Bedroom, still big, looks stunning. It reflects taste and life style of the Home Owners and blends in with the overall style of the House. Some of the furniture in the Bedroom was also made by the Home Owners.

Green Bathroom Tiles with Handmade Tile Trim

Fireclay Tile

Shower your bathroom in our lush green Seedling subway tile for the ultimate escape. DESIGN Interior Blooms Design Co. PHOTOS Emily Kennedy Photography Tile Shown: 2" & 6" Hexagon in Calcite; 3x6 & Cori Molding in Seedling

Downtown Louisville Bungalow

Petra Custom Builders

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mableton Custom Home

Hall Design Build

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and gray tile.

Little Harbor, Cohasset

Janet Shea Interiors

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and a single vanity.

Oakhurst Second Floor Addition

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

This modern bathroom features farmhouse flare with subway tiles lining the shower from bottom to top and extending along the outside walls. the two circular adjustable mirrors and the chrome features give this bathroom an elegant style and feel.

Grey Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets

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.