Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This unit, located in a 4-flat owned by TKS Owners Jeff and Susan Klimala, was remodeled as their personal pied-à-terre, and doubles as an Airbnb property when they are not using it. Jeff and Susan were drawn to the location of the building, a vibrant Chicago neighborhood, 4 blocks from Wrigley Field, as well as to the vintage charm of the 1890’s building. The entire 2 bed, 2 bath unit was renovated and furnished, including the kitchen, with a specific Parisian vibe in mind. Although the location and vintage charm were all there, the building was not in ideal shape -- the mechanicals -- from HVAC, to electrical, plumbing, to needed structural updates, peeling plaster, out of level floors, the list was long. Susan and Jeff drew on their expertise to update the issues behind the walls while also preserving much of the original charm that attracted them to the building in the first place -- heart pine floors, vintage mouldings, pocket doors and transoms. Because this unit was going to be primarily used as an Airbnb, the Klimalas wanted to make it beautiful, maintain the character of the building, while also specifying materials that would last and wouldn’t break the budget. Susan enjoyed the hunt of specifying these items and still coming up with a cohesive creative space that feels a bit French in flavor. Parisian style décor is all about casual elegance and an eclectic mix of old and new. Susan had fun sourcing some more personal pieces of artwork for the space, creating a dramatic black, white and moody green color scheme for the kitchen and highlighting the living room with pieces to showcase the vintage fireplace and pocket doors. Photographer: @MargaretRajic Photo stylist: @Brandidevers Do you have a new home that has great bones but just doesn’t feel comfortable and you can’t quite figure out why? Contact us here to see how we can help!

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

Shire Green

Susan Yeley Homes

About five years ago, these homeowners saw the potential in a brick-and-oak-heavy, wallpaper-bedecked, 1990s-in-all-the-wrong-ways home tucked in a wooded patch among fields somewhere between Indianapolis and Bloomington. Their first project with SYH was a kitchen remodel, a total overhaul completed by JL Benton Contracting, that added color and function for this family of three (not counting the cats). A couple years later, they were knocking on our door again to strip the ensuite bedroom of its ruffled valences and red carpet—a bold choice that ran right into the bathroom (!)—and make it a serene retreat. Color and function proved the goals yet again, and JL Benton was back to make the design reality. The clients thoughtfully chose to maximize their budget in order to get a whole lot of bells and whistles—details that undeniably change their daily experience of the space. The fantastic zero-entry shower is composed of handmade tile from Heath Ceramics of California. A window where the was none, a handsome teak bench, thoughtful niches, and Kohler fixtures in vibrant brushed nickel finish complete the shower. Custom mirrors and cabinetry by Stoll’s Woodworking, in both the bathroom and closet, elevate the whole design. What you don't see: heated floors, which everybody needs in Indiana. Contractor: JL Benton Contracting Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Photographer: Michiko Owaki

Calvert St LA Remodeling Bathroom

FIDELITY Builders and Design

Candy
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and multi-coloured benchtops.

San Mateo Complete Home Remodel

Baron Construction and Remodeling

Baron Construction & Remodeling Co. Kitchen Remodel & Design Complete Home Remodel & Design Master Bedroom Remodel Dining Room Remodel
Photo of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Full Length, Shaker Style Vanity Cabinets

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Bay Area

Master bathroom vanity in full length shaker style cabinets and two large matching mirrors now accommodate him and her and open flooring allows for full dressing area. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Rénovation d'une salle de bain invités

ARCHICHOUETTE

Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Grenoble with brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, wood-look tile, wood-look tile, a trough sink, laminate benchtops, brown floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Government Camp

Rick Keating Photographer, RK Productions

Design Photography for www.kellyhadleydesigns.com ©photographs by Rick Keating
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and brown benchtops.

3350 Serra Road

Burdge & Associates Architects

Modern bathroom by Burdge Architects and Associates in Malibu, CA. Berlyn Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, gray tile, stone tile, beige walls, slate floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Lake Tahoe Retreat

NSM Construction

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with gray tile, open cabinets, brown cabinets, glass tile, grey walls, limestone floors, a trough sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

BRIELLE Bungalow

ELL INTERIORS

Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in New York with open cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, slate floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Rowayton House

Demetriades + Walker

Inspiration for a large scandinavian master bathroom in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Woodhaven, Queens

Gallery KBNY

Photo of a large modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink and grey floor.

Jackson Hole Mountain Home

Betsie Bay Furniture

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, brown tile, glass sheet wall, white walls and a trough sink.

West 31st, Vancouver

Tangrace Construction Group

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, marble, marble floors, a trough sink, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bath Designs

Dawn Willis, Great Spaces Inc.

Evan White
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink and granite benchtops.

Once was a bedroom. Now a bathroom

Michelle McKoy Designs

This was once a bedroom with hardwood floors and 8 ft ceilings. The small closet was converted into a water closet. The freestanding tub was placed in front of the window. An orb was hung above for added light. The back wall was tiled with 48x24 tile from floor to ceiling to help make the space look larger. Penny tile was used on the floor of the shower. Because the glass was one solid piece and went to the ceiling there was no need for a door. The vanity/furniture piece had a modern look with a trough sink and 2 modern chrome faucets that match the rest of the plumbing in the bathroom. The back lite mirror lights up the room with the added can lights above. An armoire had electrical added to the back side of the piece and houses all of the toiletries for the space. The walls are painted White Dove by Benjamin Moore

"Легкость бытия" интерьер таунхауса

GPSdesign

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Marlow House

RCW Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Seattle with open cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and brown benchtops.

ArrowCreek Custom 8

Tanamera Construction / TC Homes

Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, a trough sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and a Trough Sink

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.