I designed the spa master bath to provide a calming oasis by using a blend of marble tile, concrete counter tops, chrome, crystal and a refurbished antique claw foot tub.

Ridgemont Residence

Ed Hughey, Architect & Realtor

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Austin with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, blue floor, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Corte Madera Family Home

K Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, quartzite benchtops and grey benchtops.

Rowayton Transitional Beach House - Master Bath

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in New York with grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, an alcove shower, porcelain floors, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Beverly Hills-Classic Bathroom

Concept Renovations, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Rockingham Residence

Forsite Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, medium wood cabinets, stone tile, marble benchtops, grey floor, an alcove tub and grey benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse

Design by Numbers / Rebecca Zajac LLC

Rebecca Zajac
Photo of a country master bathroom in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bathrooms

AXIS ARCHITECTS

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige walls, raised-panel cabinets, white floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors and grey benchtops.

The Fenyrose

Albert David Design Inc.

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, ceramic floors and grey benchtops.

Art Deco Inspired Master Bathroom

F. D. Hodge Interiors

Master Bathroom Vanity detail Photo: Michael J Lee
Inspiration for a large transitional bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and grey benchtops.

Cape Cod Renovation

L. Thibeault & Assoc. LLC

Julie Megnia Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Bethesda

Liz Levin Interiors

Peaceful, seaside neutrals define the mood of this custom home in Bethesda. Mixing modern lines with classic style, this home boasts timeless elegance. Photos by Angie Seckinger.

Devonshire Park Residence

Peter Rose Architecture + Interiors Inc.

The Devonshire Park Residence wondrously bridges between traditional notions of enclosure and modern open-planning techniques through the creation of refined and rational floor plans. Large expanses of glass along the rear façade convey a feeling of openness to the broad terraces that open to the garden. A hallmark of the main floor plan is the expansive barrel-vaulted family room. The exterior of the home has been designed with a mix of rusticated stone, rock-dash stucco with half-timber detailing and cedar shingle siding. The layup of these materials, along with main floor transom windows, and trim bands is an exercise in carefully orchestrated proportioning that gives the home great scale and street appeal.

Curl Curl 03

Watershed Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

The Modern Wolfden

Wolfgang Pichler Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a two-piece toilet, concrete floors, soapstone benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

A Serene Master Suite - Doylestown, PA

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This serene master bathroom design forms part of a master suite that is sure to make every day brighter. The large master bathroom includes a separate toilet compartment with a Toto toilet for added privacy, and is connected to the bedroom and the walk-in closet, all via pocket doors. The main part of the bathroom includes a luxurious freestanding Victoria + Albert bathtub situated near a large window with a Riobel chrome floor mounted tub spout. It also has a one-of-a-kind open shower with a cultured marble gray shower base, 12 x 24 polished Venatino wall tile with 1" chrome Schluter Systems strips used as a unique decorative accent. The shower includes a storage niche and shower bench, along with rainfall and handheld showerheads, and a sandblasted glass panel. Next to the shower is an Amba towel warmer. The bathroom cabinetry by Koch and Company incorporates two vanity cabinets and a floor to ceiling linen cabinet, all in a Fairway door style in charcoal blue, accented by Alno hardware crystal knobs and a super white granite eased edge countertop. The vanity area also includes undermount sinks with chrome faucets, Granby sconces, and Luna programmable lit mirrors. This bathroom design is sure to inspire you when getting ready for the day or provide the ultimate space to relax at the end of the day!

Bathrooms

Your Artistic Innovations

This is an example of a master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Master Bathroom

R|House Design Build

Gorgeous new master bath!
Large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, solid surface benchtops, grey benchtops, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Northcote House

Into interior design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

White Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey 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.