After reviving their kitchen, this couple was ready to tackle the master bathroom by getting rid of some Venetian plaster and a built in tub, removing fur downs and a bulky shower surround, and just making the entire space feel lighter, brighter, and bringing into a more mid-century style space. The cabinet is a freestanding furniture piece that we allowed the homeowner to purchase themselves to save a little bit on cost, and it came with prefabricated with a counter and undermount sinks. We installed 2 floating shelves in walnut above the commode to match the vanity piece. The faucets are Hansgrohe Talis S widespread in chrome, and the tub filler is from the same collection. The shower control, also from Hansgrohe, is the Ecostat S Pressure Balance with a Croma SAM Set Plus shower head set. The gorgeous freestanding soaking tub if from Jason - the Forma collection. The commode is a Toto Drake II two-piece, elongated. Tile was really fun to play with in this space so there is a pretty good mix. The floor tile is from Daltile in their Fabric Art Modern Textile in white. We kept is fairly simple on the vanity back wall, shower walls and tub surround walls with an Interceramic IC Brites White in their wall tile collection. A 1" hex on the shower floor is from Daltile - the Keystones collection. The accent tiles were very fun to choose and we settled on Daltile Natural Hues - Paprika in the shower, and Jade by the tub. The wall color was updated to a neutral Gray Screen from Sherwin Williams, with Extra White as the ceiling color.

Mid-Century Modern Studio City

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The guest bathroom has the most striking matte glass patterned tile on both the backsplash and in the bathtub/shower combination. A floating wood vanity has a white quartz countertop and mid-century modern sconces on either side of the round mirror.

San Mateo Bathroom Transformation

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with brown cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

'19 New Home - Wayzata, MN

Lecy Bros Homes & Remodeling

Large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Breathtaking Primary Bath Remodel

Sutherland Design Home, LLC

We removed the long wall of mirrors and moved the tub into the empty space at the left end of the vanity. We replaced the carpet with a beautiful and durable Luxury Vinyl Plank. We simply refaced the double vanity with a shaker style.

Bold Glamour Manhattan Apartment

JLA Designs

Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with a one-piece toilet, white tile, an undermount sink, brown cabinets, a corner shower, marble, white walls, white floor, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Fresh Escape primary Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This Master Bathroom was outdated in appearance and although the size of the room was sufficient, the space felt crowded. The toilet location was undesirable, the shower was cramped and the bathroom floor was cold to stand on. The client wanted a new configuration that would eliminate the corner tub, but still have a bathtub in the room, plus a larger shower and more privacy to the toilet area. The 1980’s look needed to be replaced with a clean, contemporary look. A new room layout created a more functional space. A separated space was achieved for the toilet by relocating it and adding a cabinet and custom hanging pipe shelf above for privacy. By adding a double sink vanity, we gained valuable floor space to still have a soaking tub and larger shower. In-floor heat keeps the room cozy and warm all year long. The entry door was replaced with a pocket door to keep the area in front of the vanity unobstructed. The cabinet next to the toilet has sliding doors and adds storage for towels and toiletries and the vanity has a pull-out hair station. Rich, walnut cabinetry is accented nicely with the soft, blue/green color palette of the tiles and wall color. New window shades that can be lifted from the bottom or top are ideal if they want full light or an unobstructed view, while maintaining privacy. Handcrafted swirl pendants illuminate the vanity and are made from 100% recycled glass.

Deer Trail, Master Bath 2

CAGE Design Build

Master bath remodel 2 featuring custom cabinetry in Paint Grade Maple with flax cabinetry, quartz countertops, skylights | Photo: CAGE Design Build
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, porcelain floors, grey floor, a niche, recessed, brown cabinets and beige walls.

Lake Drive Kitchen and Bathroom

LaBonte Construction

Bathroom with oak vanity and nice walk-in shower.
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Milwaukee with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Goshen Estate

Celtic Custom Homes

Photo of a large country master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Deco Daze

Debra DeLorenzo Interiors - One Ranfurly Ltd

Twin basins on custom vanity
Photo of a small tropical master bathroom in Wellington with glass-front cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kendal Court Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel in Chico, CA

Lori K Design Studio

Master Bathroom Lighting: Black Metal Banded Lantern and Glass Cylinder Pendant Lights | Master Bathroom Vanity: Custom Built Dark Brown Wood with Copper Drawer and Door Pulls; Fantasy Macaubas Quartzite Countertop; White Porcelain Undermount Sinks; Black Matte Wall-mounted Faucets; Three Rectangular Black Framed Mirrors | Master Bathroom Backsplash: Blue-Grey Multi-color Glass Tile | Master Bathroom Tub: Freestanding Bathtub with Matte Black Hardware | Master Bathroom Shower: Large Format Porcelain Tile with Blue-Grey Multi-color Glass Tile Shower Niche, Glass Shower Surround, and Matte Black Shower Hardware | Master Bathroom Wall Color: Blue-Grey | Master Bathroom Flooring: Pebble Tile

San Antonio, Texas | Gruenefield - Enclave Bermuda Owner's Bathroom

Brightland Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and a double vanity.

Lafayette Master Bathroom Remodel - Zen Inspired

Distinctive Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Eco Shingle Style House

AHD&Co

Mid-sized traditional bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

The Shore

Skelly Build

Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, white tile, marble, white walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

New Bathroom: Grey and White

MG Bros Construction, Inc.

A small bathroom that meets all the needs of homeowners. In this bathroom we installed a shower, a toilet, we placed a cabinet and we hung a mirror what's more we installed lighting and took care of ventilation of the room.

1210 Macdonald Ranch

Luxe-Design

Guest Bathroom with Walk In Shower
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Modern Rock Star Retreat

John McClain Design

Rich burl floating vanity contrasts against cararra marble flooring and wall tile. Accents of gray and black mix perfectly with the chrome plumbing fixtures. Stephen Allen Photography

Scripps Ranch Bathroom Remodel

Lars Remodeling & Design

This guest bathroom remodel in Scripps Ranch is simple yet contemporary. This bathroom has a lot of earth tones and a stunning walk-in shower with multi-colored mosaic tiles. The star in this bathroom is the vessel sink. It's elegant and stunning!

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and a Corner Shower

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.