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Gray is an understatedneutral colorthat is timeless and classic for a reason.
Easy on the eyes, it is versatile enough to work with virtually any design style, fromtraditionaltoindustrialand contemporary.
Gray can be warm, cool, light, or dark.
The Spruce / Jacob Fox
Depending on the tone and shade you choose, gray can fade into the background or set the mood.
Usinggray paintfor aprimary bathroomor apowder roomcan create an elegant, calming feel.
Check out these gray bathroom ideas in a range of styles and sizes for inspiration.
Design byJean Liu Design/ Photo by Stephen Karlisch
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Designer Annie Sloan chose pink accents in this charming retro-style space.
Lisa Kahn Designs carried the stone from the shower onto the flooring for a seamless and luxurious look.
Design byAnnie Sloan
This powder room from Becca Interiors is finished with a freestanding vintage-style and a classic gray-and-white checkerboard floor.
Interior designer Rhianna Jones of Tidal Interiors used LED backlighting to addambient lightto a built-in wall-to-wall shower niche.
Combine Tones and Patterns
Use a single shade of gray to create a cohesive monotone look.
Design byBrophy Interiors/ Photo by Tim Hirschmann
Accent With Gray Tiles
Fantastic Frank
Accent a white bathroom with large-scale gray tiles.
Paint the Shiplap
Design byKate Marker Interiors/ Photo byStoffer Photography
Paint walls in a tranquil gray-green shade.
Hang Patterned Wallpaper
Add elegance to a tiny bathroom with patterned wallpaper in shades of gray.
Design byLisa Kahn Designs
This petite Swedish powder and laundry room from Fantastic Frank is elevated with gray wallpaper in a damask pattern.
Erin Williamson Design outfitted this bungalow bathroom with retro-style fixtures for a timeless look.
Veer Toward Taupe
Check the color temperaturegray can be cool or warm depending on its undertones.
Design byLeanne Ford Interiors/ Photo byReid Rolls
Use Brutalist Finishes
Bring some edge to your bathroom with dark gray finishes.
Add Japandi Elements
Create aJapandi-stylebathroom with a mix of gray tiles and pale wood finishes.
Layer Gray Finishes
Feel free to mix shades of gray to add dimension to a monochromatic space.
Tyler Karu
Accent With Mirrors
Lighten up a gray bathroom with mirrored and glass accents.
Accent With Pops of Color
Maite Granda
Accent a gray bathroom with pops of color.
Lay Hex Tile Floors
Kate Marker Interiors
Light gray hex tile floors are timeless and classic.
Design byBecca Interiors
Create a Romantic Feel
Warm medium gray wall paint creates a soothing backdrop for a romantic bathroom.
Mary Patton Design finished this space with a scalloped pedestal sink, vintage lighting, and chrome finishes.
Accent With Blue Wallpaper
Blue and gray are soothing colors that work well together.
Design byTidal Interiors/ Photo byJenny Siegwart
Louis Duncan-He Designs paired vertical stacked tile half walls with abstract blue wallpaper in this lake house bathroom.
Try Gray Wood Cabinets
Complement a contemporary bathroom with pale gray wood cabinetry.
Opt for Light Blue-Grays
For a hint of color, chooseshades of blue-gray.
Design byJean Liu Design/ Photo by Stephen Karlisch
Aged brass hardware, wood-front cabinetry, and a colorful floor rug add warmth.
Choose a Moody Paint Color
Create a moody feel with deep gray paint.
Pair with lighter gray patterned towels and colorful wall art like this space from Mary Patton Design.
Fantastic Frank
Mix Warm and Cool Tones
Mix warm and cool tones of gray for a layered feel.
Vary Wall Textures
Play around with texture to add dimension to a gray bathroom.
Create an Industrial Feel
Add an industrial feel to your bathroom with large-scale concrete-effect tile floors.
Design byKate Marker Interiors/ Photo byStoffer Photography
Kate Marker Interiors created anindustrial farmhousefeel in this bathroom with the addition of vertical shiplap walls and black accents.
Pair With Black and Gold
Pair gray paint with black and gold accents for a sophisticated look.
Design byKate Marker Interiors/ Photo byMargaret Rajic
Fantastic Frank
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byMargaret Austin Photo
Design byDesiree Burns Interiors
Design byErin Williamson Design
Design byDesiree Burns Interiors
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byMargaret Austin Photo
Fantastic Frank
Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byMargaret Austin Photo
Design byKate Marker Interiors/ Photo by Margaret Rajic
Tyler Karu
Mindy Gayer Design Co./ Photo by Vanessa Lentine
Designed byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Tramp
Fantastic Frank
Design byJLA Designs
Mary Patton Design
Maite Granda
Kate Marker Interiors
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Mary Patton Design
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Maite Granda
Tyler Karu
Maite Granda
Erin Williamson Design
Mary Patton Design
Maite Granda
Mary Patton Design
Maite Granda
Kate Marker Interiors
Louis Duncan-He Designs
Mary Patton Design
Louis Duncan-He Designs
