Ray Strawbridge Commercial Photography This second floor master bathroom addition now features beautiful maple Showplace cabinets with an antique soft cream color.

Hotelier at Home Ensuite

H2 Design Studio

Photographer: Ema Peters
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Vancouver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, brown walls and travertine floors.

Portland Spa Masterbath

Designer's Edge Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Wood-look Master Bath

Artistic Tile & Stone

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, brown tile, brown walls, granite benchtops, brown floor, shaker cabinets, porcelain tile, medium hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Standard Shower

H&M Manufacturing

Neo Angle shower unit with corner seat and 3-tier corner shelf.
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Toronto with a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, brown walls and medium hardwood floors.

Bautista Residence

Joaquin Quilez Marin

Joaquin Quilez-Marin
Small traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, brown walls and medium hardwood floors.

Bathroom Tile

Missouri Tile

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, brown tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Education Hill Modern Bathroom

Coast to Coast Design, LLC

This bathroom was a complete addition to the home. Originally this space was part of the laundry room that was too large for the families needs. Coast to Coast Design assisted this family in designing the perfect space, separate laundry area and new bathroom. Since it was also a 70's home the client kept the darker wood feel and simple lines.

Custom Master Bathroom with Spa Shower

Designs by A.R.S

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Providence with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, brown walls, ceramic floors and solid surface benchtops.

The Mitchell Project

J.C. Design Group Inc.

Main Bath - Custom Wood Vanity
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, slate floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown walls and brown benchtops.

Midcentury Remod & Addition

gordon architecture, inc.

View of new Master bath vanity.
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Chicago with terrazzo benchtops, furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, brown walls, porcelain floors and an undermount sink.

Hillsborough Craftsman Ranch

Trademark Architecture + Interiors

The Master Bathroom has a large steam shower, tub and open towel storage to give it a spa-like feeling.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, brown walls and ceramic floors.

Creve Coeur Master Bath Renovation

RSI Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of an expansive eclectic master bathroom in St Louis with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, marble, brown walls, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Современный Ванная комната

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, brown walls, a vessel sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

new modern house

DRKdesign

paul grdina
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, a corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

Segreti Design

Contemporary bathroom by Heather Segreti Photo Credit: Larry Arnal
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, brown walls and marble floors.

Bathroom Remodel

Endora Builders

Photo of a mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Master On-Suite Upgrade

Studio 316 Creative, LLC

This Mequon master on-suite from the 80's was in serious need of a face lift! While it may be a large bathroom, it certainly was not up to date and did not meet the needs of the client. We designed a complete gut and re-build including the removal of a window that only looked over the solarium below! The result is a timeless design that allowed the homeowner to sell his home, after many failed attempts with the old bathroom, and meets the needs of the future buyers!

Harwich Port Jewel Box

Shorebird Interiors, LLC

This second floor guest bathroom does not get much natural light and so we decided to play on this fact and opted for a dark copper wall color to enhance the moody vibe.

Camltomlin

H&M Manufacturing

Inspiration for an expansive modern master bathroom in Toronto with a corner shower, brown walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Corner Shower and Brown Walls

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.