Photo of a large country master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Farmhouse with a Rustic Edge

Duke Homes, Inc.

The galley style master bath features double vanities and an oversized step in shower.
Photo of a mid-sized master bathroom in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Trinity Renovation

Janus Homes

Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

All Electric Home - Bathroom

Tali Hardonag Architect

A Porcelanosa sink and vanity with a long lit mirror is the focus of this bathroom. Alternating large format tile clad the walls. The shower has a bench and a soap niche. A large skylight over the shower provides natural light in this interior bathroom with no windows.

Lehman Lake House

Reliance

This modern master bath is spacious and bright. The vanities feature under cabinet lighting.
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Elmglen Oct 2020

Twist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio Marketing

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Mid-Century Project

Makkan Design

Design ideas for a midcentury bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

Belvedere Spec Home

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and brick walls.

Gunbarrel Tranquil Master Bathroom Remodel

Melton Design Build

Luxury meets tranquility in this master bathroom remodel. The black walnut cabinetry is paired beautifully with a symmetrically patterned floor tile. The sleek and simple design of the freestanding bath makes this room feel luxurious while also being compact. The bathroom is fitted perfectly with gorgeous tile work and unique lighting and hardware features that give this room a spa-like feel. Photo Credit: StudioQPhoto.com.

Ranch 28

Charles Petersheim, Builder

Mid-sized midcentury bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Living in Plano, TX

Zachary Custom Homes

Master bathroom with floating vanities and undermount lights create an elegant and calming space. The dark brown cabinets and stone countertops stand out against the lighter brown tile and white walls. Integrated lighting in the mirrors provides precise, clean light. This retreat features a free-standing deep soaker tun and a frameless shower with towel warmer nearby.

Whole House Renovation on 6th St. NW Washington, DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Ken Wyner Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, furniture-like cabinets and an alcove shower.

Tribeca Loft

The Prestige Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white floor, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

#RollingHillsReno - Master Bathroom

Alma Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Minneapolis with brown cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

In-Law Suite and Detached Garage in Raritan

GTG Builders

Design ideas for a large transitional bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mediterranean Bathroom

Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Warm Master Bath with Natural Earth Tones

Adam Hartig

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Newport - Traditional Master Bath

In the Deets

Traditional master bathroom remodel featuring a custom wooden vanity with single basin and makeup counter, high-end bronze plumbing fixtures, a porcelain, marble and glass custom walk-in shower, custom master closet with reclaimed wood barn door. photo by Exceptional Frames.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and a Hinged Shower Door

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.