Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Attadale Project

Western Cabinets

Large contemporary master bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Southold - Modern Twist on North Fork Home

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Master Bathroom remodel in North Fork vacation house. The marble tile floor flows straight through to the shower eliminating the need for a curb. A stationary glass panel keeps the water in and eliminates the need for a door. Glass tile on the walls compliments the marble on the floor while maintaining the modern feel of the space.

Hill 99

Dichotomy Interiors

warm modern masculine primary suite
Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wood walls.

Tile Art Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Construction

Zellige tile is usually a natural hand formed kiln fired clay tile, this multi-tonal beige tile is exactly that. Beautifully laid in this walk in door less shower, this tile is the simple "theme" of this warm cream guest bath. We also love the pub style metal framed Pottery barn mirror and streamlined lighting that provide a focal accent to this bathroom.

HGTV Bathrooms

Soko Design

Bethany Nauert
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Grade II listed Islington Georgian Townhouse

Emilie Fournet Interiors

Bronze Green family bathroom with dark rusty red slipper bath, marble herringbone tiles, cast iron fireplace, oak vanity sink, walk-in shower and bronze green tiles, vintage lighting and a lot of art and antiques objects!

Next Generation Renovation : Primary Bathroom

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Master Bath Suite Remodel with a View

Lori K Design Studio

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, a two-piece toilet, white tile and porcelain tile.

Luxe Canyon Living

Blythe Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive transitional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Floors tiled in 'Lombardo' hexagon mosaic honed marble from Artisans of Devizes | Shower wall tiled in 'Lombardo' large format honed marble from Artisans of Devizes | Brassware is by Gessi in the finish 706 (Blackened Chrome) | Bronze mirror feature wall comprised of 3 bevelled panels | Custom vanity unit and cabinetry made by Luxe Projects London | Stone sink fabricated by AC Stone & Ceramic out of Oribico marble

Bothell Nature Oasis

Designed Smart - Laila Ferri Johnson

We also worked on the hall bath which we wanted to tie into the master bath to create a cohesive design throughout the house. Niche got a little herringbone design on the same field tile as texture accent. The textures flowing together

Contemporary Master Bathroom Remodel in Naples, FL

Progressive Design Build

The shower floor and niche are designed in a Skyline Honed 1 x 1 Hexagon Marble Mosaic tile. We added a shower bench and strategically placed grab bars for stability and safety, along with robe hooks for convenience. Delta fixtures in matte black complete this gorgeous ADA-compliant shower.

29th Place

AshtonForDesign LLC

This basement renovation received a major facelift and now it’s everyone’s favorite spot in the house! There is now a theater room, exercise space, and high-end bathroom with Art Deco tropical details throughout. A custom sectional can turn into a full bed when the ottomans are nestled into the corner, the custom wall of mirrors in the exercise room gives a grand appeal, while the bathroom in itself is a spa retreat.

Southold - Modern Twist on North Fork Home

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Guest Bathroom remodel in North Fork vacation house. The stone floor flows straight through to the shower eliminating the need for a curb. A stationary glass panel keeps the water in and eliminates the need for a door. Mother of pearl tile on the long wall with a recessed niche creates a soft focal wall.

Home remodel Los Gatos

HomeTech Construction & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

hidden glen

Christie Hausmann Design

Large transitional master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

E 56th- Black & White Bathroom Remodel- Overview

Klein Kitchen and Bath

Photo of a mid-sized industrial bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Vanity

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

TruPlace
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and an open shower.

Wrightview

Ames Peterson - International Architecture

Small contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and an Open 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.