Our clients wanted to add an ensuite bathroom to their charming 1950’s Cape Cod, but they were reluctant to sacrifice the only closet in their owner’s suite. The hall bathroom they’d been sharing with their kids was also in need of an update so we took this into consideration during the design phase to come up with a creative new layout that would tick all their boxes. By relocating the hall bathroom, we were able to create an ensuite bathroom with a generous shower, double vanity, and plenty of space left over for a separate walk-in closet. We paired the classic look of marble with matte black fixtures to add a sophisticated, modern edge. The natural wood tones of the vanity and teak bench bring warmth to the space. A frosted glass pocket door to the walk-through closet provides privacy, but still allows light through. We gave our clients additional storage by building drawers into the Cape Cod’s eave space.

Bathrooms

Curated by Claire

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Flores Residence - New Master Bathroom

So Cal Builders & Design

Add new master bathroom to existing house, including new black marble tile on the floor, white marble tile on the walls, free standing tub, seamless walk-in shower, floated vanity and lighted mirror

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

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

The kid's bathroom showing a shower-bathtub combination, a floating vanity with wooden cabinets and a single toilet.
Mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in Los Angeles with a floating vanity, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, orange floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Восток и Запад

ARTUP BUREAU

Сергей Ананьев
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, gray tile, marble, quartzite benchtops, black benchtops, a vessel sink, brown floor, brown cabinets and medium hardwood floors.

Master Bathroom

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

This stunning master bathroom features a walk-in shower with mosaic wall tile and a built-in shower bench, custom brass bathroom hardware and marble floors, which we can't get enough of!

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.

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.

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.

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.

1210 Macdonald Ranch

Luxe-Design

Secondary Master Bedroom / Guest Bathroom
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Past Present House

chadbourne + doss architects

The Bathroom layout is open and linear. A long vanity with medicine cabinet storage above is opposite full height Walnut storage cabinets. A new wet room with plaster and marble tile walls has a shower and a custom marble soaking tub.

Picket

White Marble Source

PICKET- Bianco Dolomite Wall Tile LYRA- Bianco Dolomite Floor Tile
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, white floor and an open shower.

Crystal Bay, Nevada

Vivian Soliemani Design

This clean modern bathroom features chiseled marble walls, sleek fixtures and a rich wood floating cabinet. Cove lighting washes down feature wall to set off the chiseled texture and add additional interest. Photos by Peter Medilek

Tranquil Master Suite

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Gardner/Fox designed and updated this home's master and third-floor bath, as well as the master bedroom. The first step in this renovation was enlarging the master bathroom by 25 sq. ft., which allowed us to expand the shower and incorporate a new double vanity. Updates to the master bedroom include installing a space-saving sliding barn door and custom built-in storage (in place of the existing traditional closets. These space-saving built-ins are easily organized and connected by a window bench seat. In the third floor bath, we updated the room's finishes and removed a tub to make room for a new shower and sauna.

Luxury Shower Tub Combo

Cal Green Remodeling

This is a marble lined shower to a 3/4 bathroom remodeled by Cal Green Remodeling. This bathroom is one of three bathrooms in a full home remodel, where all three bathrooms have matching finishes, marble floors and beautiful modern floating vanities.

Timeless Master Bath

Blackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello

Classic marble master bathroom by Blackdoor by Tamra Coviello. This light and bright bathroom is grounded by the dark espresso cabinets. The large rectangular mirror makes this small bathroom feel much bigger.

Bathroom Remodel in Culver City

A-List Builders Inc.

Master Bathroom Remodel in Culver City.
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Los Angeles with brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Partridge Hill Residence

Z+ Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Marble

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.