This stunning master bathroom started with a creative reconfiguration of space, but it’s the wall of shimmering blue dimensional tile that really makes this a “statement” bathroom. The homeowners’, parents of two boys, wanted to add a master bedroom and bath onto the main floor of their classic mid-century home. Their objective was to be close to their kids’ rooms, but still have a quiet and private retreat. To obtain space for the master suite, the construction was designed to add onto the rear of their home. This was done by expanding the interior footprint into their existing outside corner covered patio. To create a sizeable suite, we also utilized the current interior footprint of their existing laundry room, adjacent to the patio. The design also required rebuilding the exterior walls of the kitchen nook which was adjacent to the back porch. Our clients rounded out the updated rear home design by installing all new windows along the back wall of their living and dining rooms. Once the structure was formed, our design team worked with the homeowners to fill in the space with luxurious elements to form their desired retreat with universal design in mind. The selections were intentional, mixing modern-day comfort and amenities with 1955 architecture. The shower was planned to be accessible and easy to use at the couple ages in place. Features include a curb-less, walk-in shower with a wide shower door. We also installed two shower fixtures, a handheld unit and showerhead. To brighten the room without sacrificing privacy, a clearstory window was installed high in the shower and the room is topped off with a skylight. For ultimate comfort, heated floors were installed below the silvery gray wood-plank floor tiles which run throughout the entire room and into the shower! Additional features include custom cabinetry in rich walnut with horizontal grain and white quartz countertops. In the shower, oversized white subway tiles surround a mermaid-like soft-blue tile niche, and at the vanity the mirrors are surrounded by boomerang-shaped ultra-glossy marine blue tiles. These create a dramatic focal point. Serene and spectacular.

HGTV Bathrooms

Soko Design

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

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.

Shower Design

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this all-black and white tile shower with mosaic tile, white subway tile, and custom bathroom hardware plus a built-in shower bench.
Inspiration for an expansive country master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Primary Bath Sanctuary

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Double vanity and free standing large soaking tub by Signature hardware
Large beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with planked wall panelling, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Troon Transformation

Friedman & Shields

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with a freestanding tub, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Echoing the Art Deco Era With Well Chosen Materials

York House Designs

This mesmerising floor in marble herringbone tiles, echos the Art Deco style with its stunning colour palette. Embracing our clients openness to sustainability, we installed a unique cabinet and marble sink, which was repurposed into a standout bathroom feature with its intricate detailing and extensive storage.

Bathroom Collections

Kronos Ceramiche

Bathroom tiles with concrete look. Collections: Terra Crea - Limo
Inspiration for a country 3/4 bathroom with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, tile benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and panelled walls.

Farmhouse Master Bathroom

Artistic Design And Remodeling

Light and Airy shiplap bathroom was the dream for this hard working couple. The goal was to totally re-create a space that was both beautiful, that made sense functionally and a place to remind the clients of their vacation time. A peaceful oasis. We knew we wanted to use tile that looks like shiplap. A cost effective way to create a timeless look. By cladding the entire tub shower wall it really looks more like real shiplap planked walls. The center point of the room is the new window and two new rustic beams. Centered in the beams is the rustic chandelier. Design by Signature Designs Kitchen Bath Contractor ADR Design & Remodel Photos by Gail Owens

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.

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Modern Master Bath & Walk In Closet Wardrobe Design Combo By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Master Bathroom Designed with luxurious materials like marble countertop with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, floors are a combination of hexagon tiles and wood flooring, white walls around and an eye-catching texture bathroom wall panel. freestanding bathtub enclosed frosted hinged shower door.

Mosaic Tile Shower

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Master bathrooms mosaic tile shower with a built-in shower bench.
This is an example of an expansive country master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and brick walls.

Transitional Bathroom

Small transitional bathroom in Portland with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, grey floor, an open shower and raised-panel cabinets.

Corte Madera

CM Natural Designs

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, turquoise floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Main Bath - Elegant & Zen

MBK - My Bath and Kitchen

Large midcentury master bathroom in San Diego with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wood walls.

Bathroom with stone, timber and terrazzo

Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design

Downstairs master bathroom. The Owners lives are uplifted daily by the beautiful, uncluttered and highly functional spaces that flow effortlessly from one to the next. They can now connect to the natural environment more freely and strongly, and their family relationships are enhanced by both the ease of being and operating together in the social spaces and the increased independence of the private ones.

La Jolla Master Bath- Casually California

Design Studio West

Designed by Margaret Dean- Design Studio West
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in San Diego with a curbless shower, a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white floor, white benchtops, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, an open shower, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Oxford Master Bath

Black Forest Design and Build

Photo by: Kelly Hess
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Philadelphia with brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Farmhouse Bathroom Project - Leesburg

NV Kitchen and Bath Remodelers

Mid-sized country master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, wood-look tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

All Wall Treatments Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets

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.