Brunswick Parlour transforms a Victorian cottage into a hard-working, personalised home for a family of four. Our clients loved the character of their Brunswick terrace home, but not its inefficient floor plan and poor year-round thermal control. They didn't need more space, they just needed their space to work harder. The front bedrooms remain largely untouched, retaining their Victorian features and only introducing new cabinetry. Meanwhile, the main bedroom’s previously pokey en suite and wardrobe have been expanded, adorned with custom cabinetry and illuminated via a generous skylight. At the rear of the house, we reimagined the floor plan to establish shared spaces suited to the family’s lifestyle. Flanked by the dining and living rooms, the kitchen has been reoriented into a more efficient layout and features custom cabinetry that uses every available inch. In the dining room, the Swiss Army Knife of utility cabinets unfolds to reveal a laundry, more custom cabinetry, and a craft station with a retractable desk. Beautiful materiality throughout infuses the home with warmth and personality, featuring Blackbutt timber flooring and cabinetry, and selective pops of green and pink tones. The house now works hard in a thermal sense too. Insulation and glazing were updated to best practice standard, and we’ve introduced several temperature control tools. Hydronic heating installed throughout the house is complemented by an evaporative cooling system and operable skylight. The result is a lush, tactile home that increases the effectiveness of every existing inch to enhance daily life for our clients, proving that good design doesn’t need to add space to add value.

Robinson St.

LETTER FOUR, INC.

Large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with light wood cabinets, a double vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, pink tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche and wood.

Deco Seaside Apartment

Nicky Percival Limited

Compact shower room with terrazzo tiles, builting storage, cement basin, black brassware mirrored cabinets
Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Sussex with orange cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, orange benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Barnsbury House

Brian O'Tuama Architects

A modern bathroom with a mid-century influence
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in London with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, black and white tile, cement tile, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, grey walls, grey floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Laurel Lane Master Suite

Swiatocha Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Philadelphia with light wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Coastal Cool Bathroom

Design Me By Mahlah

This little coastal bathroom is full of fun surprises. The NativeTrails shell vessel sink is our star. The blue toned herringbone shower wall tiles are interesting and lovely. The blues bring out the blue chips in the terrazzo flooring which reminds us of a sandy beach. The half glass panel keeps the room feeling spacious and open when bathing. The herringbone pattern on the beachy wood floating vanity connects to the shower pattern. We get a little bling with the copper mirror and vanity hardware. Fun baskets add a tidy look to the open linen closet. A once dark and generic guest bathroom has been transformed into a bright, welcoming, and beachy space that makes a statement.

Hartford Street

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

Contemporary bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, orange tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, pink floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a hinged shower door.

PV_Z project 2019

NIDO interiors

Contemporary bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Crestway Remodel

Pollen Architecture & Design

Master Bed/Bath Remodel
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

SW Hills Residence

Don Tankersley & Co.

Kids bath with transom window to hallway that has light to share.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Portland with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and flat-panel cabinets.

Caulfield East - Ensuite

smarterBATHROOMS+

The original Art Nouveau stained glass windows were a striking element of the room, and informed the dramatic choice of colour for the vanity and upper walls, in conjunction with the terrazzo flooring. Photographer: David Russel

Alpha House Main Bathroom Upstairs Shower

BuildHer Collective

Dylan Lark - Photographer
Large contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with terrazzo floors, an open shower, a curbless shower, beige tile, white walls and grey floor.

Haus in Nymphenburg

SHIRVANI & OESTERLE

Masterbad mit freistehender Badewanne und offener Dusche. Maßangefertigter Einbauschrank aus matt lackierten Massivholzlatten und wandhängendem Waschtisch.

Terrazzo Handmade Tiles

Artisans of Devizes

Handmade Terrazzo Tiles from Artisans of Devizes.
This is an example of a bathroom in Wiltshire with terrazzo floors and multi-coloured floor.

Интерьер MNF

INT2architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized master bathroom in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, cement tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Torquay Display Home

Lifestiles

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Geelong with a curbless shower, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, ceramic tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Refurbishment Primrose Hill

The Better Home Company

Inspiration for a small scandinavian master bathroom in London with open cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, limestone, blue walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Laurel Lane Master Suite

Swiatocha Architecture + Design

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with light wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Sage Eichler Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

This Willow Glen Eichler had undergone an 80s renovation that sadly didn't take the midcentury modern architecture into consideration. We converted both bathrooms back to a midcentury modern style with an infusion of Japandi elements. We borrowed space from the master bedroom to make the master ensuite a luxurious curbless wet room with soaking tub and Japanese tiles.

Project Naranja

Well Done Building & Design

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Grey Bathroom Design Ideas with Terrazzo Floors

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.