Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Melbourne with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, tile benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

U House

C. Kairouz Architects

Ensuite bathroom with skylight, oak vanity, walk-in shower with large format grey tiles.
Photo of a modern master bathroom in Melbourne with beige cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, a niche and a floating vanity.

Eliza House

WALA

Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

#337 Bolton

mckimm residential design

Modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, grey walls, a drop-in sink, white floor and an open shower.

Beautiful modern renovation in Silicon Valley

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Modern Design and Outdoor Living

Freestyle Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, a trough sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops and grey walls.

Urban Zen Spa Bath

Lauren Levant Interior

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, cement tile, concrete floors and concrete benchtops.

Southold - Modern Twist on North Fork Home

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Master Bathroom remodel in North Fork vacation house. The marble tile floor flows straight through to the shower eliminating the need for a curb. A stationary glass panel keeps the water in and eliminates the need for a door. Glass tile on the walls compliments the marble on the floor while maintaining the modern feel of the space.

Sleek modern master bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Red Ranch Studio photography
Large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

MASTER BATH DESIGN/REMODEL

Omega Construction and Design, Inc.

Greg Reigler
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with distressed cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

White & Gray Bathroom / Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Bathroom Remodeling in Alexandria, VA with light gray vanity , marble looking porcelain wall and floor tiles, bright white and gray tones, rain shower fixture and modern wall scones.

Double Vanity

Coastal Floors Georgia

Black cabinets with quartz countertop waterfall and black marble floors.
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Other with black cabinets, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modernized Master Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Master bathroom gets major modern update. Built in vanity with natural wood stained panels, quartz countertop and undermount sink. New walk in tile shower with large format tile, hex tile floor, shower bench, multiple niches for storage, and dual shower head. New tile flooring and lighting throughout. Small second vanity sink.

Perfect Storm

Matt Woods Design

Concrete bathroom with black steel framed shower & brass details
Small modern master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, concrete floors, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Modern South Minneapolis Basement | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

A full Corian shower in bright white ensures that this small bathroom will never feel cramped. A recessed niche with back-lighting is a fun way to add an accent detail within the shower. The niche lighting can also act as a night light for guests that are sleeping in the main basement space. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

A Lifetime of Comfort

CARNEMARK design + build

photography by Anice Hoachlander
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, grey walls, grey floor and an open shower.

Midtown Renovation

Build Now NYC

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

House of Memories

Studio Modry

Glass tile pattern Jeffrey Tyson- post production
Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in San Francisco with porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white tile, subway tile and grey walls.

Master Bathroom in Baltimore

Maryland Home Pros

Ian Dawson, C&I Studios
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Baltimore with a vessel sink, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Woodlands Master Bath Spa Retreat

Barbra Bright Design

This contemporary master bathroom has all the elements of a roman bath—it’s beautiful, serene and decadent. Double showers and a partially sunken Jacuzzi add to its’ functionality. The glass shower enclosure bridges the full height of the angled ceilings—120” h. The floor of the bathroom and shower are on the same plane which eliminates that pesky shower curb. The linear drain is understated and cool. Andrew McKinney Photography

Modern Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Walls

If you’re looking for modern 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 Modern 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.