Walnut Creek Back Entry Mud/Laundry Room and Bathroom

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, white tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Contemporary West Vancouver Rancher

Cirrus Homes

This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Bondi Californian Bungalow

KCreative Interiors

They say the magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave and even better to come back and that is exactly what this family wanted to create when they purchased their Bondi home and prepared to renovate. Like Marilyn Monroe, this 1920’s Californian-style bungalow was born with the bone structure to be a great beauty. From the outset, it was important the design reflect their personal journey as individuals along with celebrating their journey as a family. Using a limited colour palette of white walls and black floors, a minimalist canvas was created to tell their story. Sentimental accents captured from holiday photographs, cherished books, artwork and various pieces collected over the years from their travels added the layers and dimension to the home. Architrave sides in the hallway and cutout reveals were painted in high-gloss black adding contrast and depth to the space. Bathroom renovations followed the black a white theme incorporating black marble with white vein accents and exotic greenery was used throughout the home – both inside and out, adding a lushness reminiscent of time spent in the tropics. Like this family, this home has grown with a 3rd stage now in production - watch this space for more... Martine Payne & Deen Hameed

Classic guest bathroom

Natalie Howe Design

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, stone tile, a one-piece toilet, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Manhattan Penthouse, New York City

James Girouard Design

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, glass tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

SaltBox Tiny House

Extraordinary Structures

The small bathroom is not wide enough for a traditional bathtub so a hand-built cedar Ofuro soaking tub allows for deep, luxurious bathing. Stand up showers are no problem. Photo by Kate Russell

Contemporary Country House in Berkshire

Lucy Crockett Design

Michael Crockett Photography
Small contemporary bathroom in Berkshire with a drop-in tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile and ceramic floors.

Small Pass-Through Marble Bath

SJ&J Design

Custom Spaces
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a pedestal sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and marble floors.

wet room shower floor tile design to central drain

Style Within Limited

Shaped floor tiling to central drain in this wet room. The slope geometry of the recessed tray meant that each tile's cut edges needed to be honed after cutting to get the grout lines parallel. This took some time but the end result was worth it.

Bagno bianco e nero CM

Marco D'Andrea

© Marco D'Andrea
Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in Milan with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, black floor and a sliding shower screen.

Dallas | Vanderbilt | Guest Bath

Kitchen Design Concepts

Guest bathroom remodel in Dallas, TX by Kitchen Design Concepts. This Girl's Bath features cabinetry by WW Woods Eclipse with a square flat panel door style, maple construction, and a finish of Arctic paint with a Slate Highlight / Brushed finish. Hand towel holder, towel bar and toilet tissue holder from Kohler Bancroft Collection in polished chrome. Heated mirror over vanity with interior storage and lighting. Tile -- Renaissance 2x2 Hex White tile, Matte finish in a straight lay; Daltile Rittenhouse Square Cove 3x6 Tile K101 White as base mold throughout; Arizona Tile H-Line Series 3x6 Denim Glossy in a brick lay up the wall, window casing and built-in niche and matching curb and bullnose pieces. Countertop -- 3 cm Caesarstone Frosty Carina. Vanity sink -- Toto Undercounter Lavatory with SanaGloss Cotton. Vanity faucet-- Widespread faucet with White ceramic lever handles. Tub filler - Kohler Devonshire non-diverter bath spout polished chrome. Shower control – Kohler Bancroft valve trim with white ceramic lever handles. Hand Shower & Slider Bar - one multifunction handshower with Slide Bar. Commode - Toto Maris Wall-Hung Dual-Flush Toilet Cotton w/ Rectangular Push Plate Dual Button White. Photos by Unique Exposure Photography

Transitional Bathroom

Inspiration for a small transitional kids bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, gray tile, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Garage Conversion in Studio City

LA Dwelling Inc

Corinne Cobabe
Inspiration for a small industrial bathroom in Los Angeles.

Orange Hills

Folsom General Contracting, Inc.

Gary Folsom
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors and a shower curtain.

Rio Marie

a-base | büro für architektur

Foto: © Klaus Romberg/ a-base architekten (www.a-base.de)
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Berlin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, a vessel sink, blue walls, mosaic tile floors and blue floor.

Morris House

place architecture:design

Tom Holdsworth Photography
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bibliotheque Project - Modern Country Home, Herts

Mitzi Ross

This small shower room is given a lift with an amazing feature shower wall and lovely plain off white wall tiles. Feature Wall + Niche : Iridescent Pearl Ice Mosaic Floor & Wall: P14 Matt 60x30cm

Holmby

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

photo by Holly Lepere
Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and an alcove shower.

Before and after bathroom

Andrea Broxton Design

Bath remodel after photo. Drawings by Andrea Broxton, ASID
This is an example of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets.

Annandale

All Time Constructions

Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with black tile, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink and grey floor.

Small Grey Bathroom Design Ideas

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.