The design of this bathroom exudes a sense of minimalist elegance, combining clean lines, functional elements, and subtle details. The top-mount rounded sink, floating vanity with finger-pull handles, and wall-mounted taps create a cohesive and visually appealing space that is both practical and stylish.

Family Ties | Lake Oswego Custom Home

Mountainwood Homes

This kid's bathroom has a simple design that will never go out of style. This black and white bathroom features Alder cabinetry, contemporary mirror wrap, matte hexagon floor tile, and a playful pattern tile used for the backsplash and shower niche.

Midcentury Caribbean Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.

Sweet Basement Suite

Troico

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with a one-piece toilet, laminate floors, a console sink, glass benchtops, brown floor, blue benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls and a hinged shower door.

Sleek Symmetry: Reflections in Microcement

Habitat Resin & Concrete

This composition captures a corner of tranquility where the sleek functionality of modern bathroom fittings blends with the reflective elegance of a well-appointed space. The white porcelain wall-mounted toilet stands as a testament to clean design, its crisp lines echoed by the minimalist flush plate above. To the right, the eye is drawn to the rich contrast of a black towel rail, a reflection mirrored in the mirror wardrobe doors, doubling its visual impact and enhancing the room's sense of space. The subtle interplay of light across the microcement walls and floor adds depth and sophistication, while the strategic lighting accentuates the smooth contours and gentle shadows, creating an atmosphere of calm sophistication.

Stuart St. Whole House Remodel

H&H Builders LLC

Small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Denver with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, yellow benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Master Bathroom / Soaking tub and Sink

ING Construction

Ojai, CA - Complete Home Remodel / Bathroom Installation of tile, shower stall, vanity and a fresh paint to finish.
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and panelled walls.

Contemporary New Construction

Single Source Builders

Full bath with easy-access shower in finished basement of tasteful modern contemporary.
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Condo Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Small condo bathroom gets modern update with walk in shower tiled with vertical white subway tile, black slate style niche and shower floor, rain head shower with hand shower, and partial glass door. New flooring, lighting, vanity, and sink.

Mar Vista Accessory Dwelling Unit

MS Design

Small modern 3/4 wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Forever Bathroom

1 AD Studio LLC

My client wanted to keep the pink glow of her 1950's bathroom but bring it into the 21st century. She also needed to make sure it was one she could use as long as possible.

Boca Grande, FL,s 1st Certified Net-Zero Energy Home - Florida Coastal

Wright Jenkins Home Design

This unique extra large shower opens to the outdoor shower that can be accessed from the pool area.
Photo of a large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Modern South Minneapolis Basement | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Recessed Corian niche with accent light detail. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Full flat renovation in South Kensington

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

For this beautiful bathroom, we have used water-proof tadelakt plaster to cover walls and floor and combined a few square meters of exclusive handmade lava tiles that we brought all the way from Morocco. All colours blend in to create a warm and cosy atmosphere for the relaxing shower time.

1210 Macdonald Ranch

Luxe-Design

Secondary Master Bedroom / Guest Bathroom
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Fairfield Ct HIstoric Home

Northstar Building LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Bridgeport with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and blue benchtops.

Barefoot Beach, Bonita Spriings Guest Bath Renovation

Design Wonders By MaryAnn

Sheryl Swartzle
Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Luxury Vinyl Planked Bathroom

Jakob Morse Flooring Installation

Luxury Vinyl Planks are a great option for water areas like bathrooms, basements, and kitchens. The technology is advancing so that the product looks and feels like natural products like wood and stone.

Urban Loft Bathroom

DEZINE INC

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Houston with an open shower, brown tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, open cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, brown walls, brown benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

3/4 Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets

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.