Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Miami with open cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Split level modern

CH Architects

Split level modern master bath
Small contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Maryland

La Marco Homes

Main bathroom
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

The New House

Simpson & Voyle

This image showcases the luxurious design features of the principal ensuite, embodying a perfect blend of elegance and functionality. The focal point of the space is the expansive double vanity unit, meticulously crafted to provide ample storage and countertop space for two. Its sleek lines and modern design aesthetic add a touch of sophistication to the room. The feature tile, serves as a striking focal point, infusing the space with texture and visual interest. It's a bold geometric pattern, and intricate mosaic, elevating the design of the ensuite, adding a sense of luxury and personality. Natural lighting floods the room through large windows illuminating the space and enhancing its spaciousness. The abundance of natural light creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, while also highlighting the beauty of the design elements and finishes. Overall, this principal ensuite epitomizes modern luxury, offering a serene retreat where residents can unwind and rejuvenate in style. Every design feature is thoughtfully curated to create a luxurious and functional space that exceeds expectations.

Appartamento per due

michele volpi - studio interior design

un bagno cieco, ma pieno di luce, grazie a colori tenui e materiali morbidi e rilassanti, oltre che alle opportune luci.
Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Florence with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, painted wood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity, a floating vanity and recessed.

Ann Arbor Midcentury Split Level Home

exactly.

Inspiration for a large midcentury master bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Home Staging | 20 Thames

Whitney + Co.

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Portland Maine with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, white floor, a laundry, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Puesta Del Sol

April Balliette

Photo of a mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Urban Living XXL

Walker Architects

A contemporary bathroom with a trough sink and wall mounted faucets. John Horner Photography.
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, dark hardwood floors, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Loughton House Dark and Moody Ensuite

Studio Milne

An atmospheric, dark, moody spa-like master ensuite in a Loughton family home. The black tiles are by Mandarin Stone and are two different formats- large format square and rectangular. A built in tiled ledge and niche allows all toiletries to be stored close to hand and gives space for indoor planting to be displayed.

Maple Grove Forever

Susan Yeley Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bayridge

Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.

Design ideas for a large scandinavian master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

27 - Transitional North Villa Master Bathroom

Aspire Fine Homes

Expansive transitional master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Alphington Bathroom

Pagoda Interiors

Bathroom complete with reclaimed timber vanity, brushed gold hardware, white subway tiles the walls and terrazzo tiles on the floors. Modern, clean and simple design.

Japanese Inspired Remodel in Noe Valley

Mark Brand Architecture

The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner's passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better-arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.

Bridge Park Tower

mercer INTERIOR

We used a blue-tinged gray paint on the master bath walls to pick up the blue accents in the marble walls.
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, marble, blue walls, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Makeover

RIC design build

This dated 80's home needed a major makeover inside and out. For the most part, the home’s footprint and layout stayed the same, but details and finishes were updated throughout and a few structural things - such as expanding a bathroom by taking space from a spare bedroom closet - were done to make the house more functional for our client. The exterior was painted a bold modern dark charcoal with a bright orange door. Carpeting was removed for new wood floor installation, brick was painted, new wood mantle stained to match the floors and simplified door trims. The kitchen was completed demoed and renovated with sleek cabinetry and larger windows. Custom fabricated steel railings make a serious statement in the entryway, updating the overall style of the house.

Jack-in-the-box House

SG2 architects + interiors

Photo: SG2 design
Large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, tile benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Green Meadow Spa Bath

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

This incredible design + build remodel completely transformed this from a builders basic master bath to a destination spa! Floating vanity with dressing area, large format tiles behind the luxurious bath, walk in curbless shower with linear drain. This bathroom is truly fit for relaxing in luxurious comfort.

Cascade House

John Wingfelder Architect

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and a Floating Vanity

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.