Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

The rule breaker

Urban Trend Construction

Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, 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.

Harbourview House

Penman Brown Interior Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with louvered cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Marrickville Bathroom & Laundry

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Design ideas for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Rannoch

Mint Lighting Design

Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Toorak Residence

MR.MITCHELL

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, blue tile, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Moncur Street, Marrickville

Tass Construction Group

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, black walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and a single vanity.

Midnight Wine House

Kitty Lee Architecture

Inspiration for a small contemporary master wet room bathroom in Sydney with brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Pham @ Mascot

Improva

Mid-sized modern bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, a vessel sink and white benchtops.

The Sawyer by Coast Homes

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The Master ensuite vanity
Contemporary master bathroom in Perth with brown cabinets, multi-coloured tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, an open shower, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower and grey floor.

Master Ensuite

Refresh Renovations Sydney - Michael Harich

this modern bathroom leaves nothing to be desired. while tub-shower solutions were often considered dated, this renovated home spa begs to differ. every inch of available space was cleverly used to create the ultimate luxury. floor-to-ceiling windows and allow for an abundance of natural light, the hidden cistern makes the toilet more unassuming, while the cabinet with dark timber offsets the black chrome appliances. marble tiles compliment this modern marvel of a bathroom.

Kimberly Court Buderim

JT Homes QLD Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

HGTV Bathrooms

SOKO DAI Design Studio

Bethany Nauert
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 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.

Texas Farmhouse Master Bathroom

BreMarie Designs LLC

Country master bathroom with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Modern Farmhouse - Renton

ID by Gwen

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.

Astounding Annex

M-Squared Contracting Inc.

Large contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, a floating vanity, brown cabinets, a double vanity, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Roanoke Four Square Reimagined

CIRCLE Design Studio

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, green tile, white walls, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Condo Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Small condo bathroom gets modern update with walk in shower tiled with vertical white subway tile, black slate style niche and shower floor, rain head shower with hand shower, and partial glass door. New flooring, lighting, vanity, and sink.

Breathtaking Master 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.

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.