With inspiration gathered from both historical and contemporary references, this contemporary master ensuite is truly unique.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with brown cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Floating Timber Vanity

Improva

The design of this bathroom exudes a sense of minimalist elegance, combining clean lines, functional elements, and subtle details. The top-mount rounded sink, floating vanity with finger-pull handles, and wall-mounted taps create a cohesive and visually appealing space that is both practical and stylish.

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

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.

Master Bath Remodel in Northwest Hills

Meredith Owen Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, limestone, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Highlands Renovation

Wm Ohs Showrooms

Photo Credit: Emily Redfield
Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Denver with brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Spacious Small Bathrooms Remodel in a Berkeley Cottage Home

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor and a hinged shower door.

Black Heart

Maven Home Interiors

Bathroom with walk in shower, black fixtures, laminate cabinets and marble countertops. Black porcelain tile. Glass shower door. White stacked shower tile with black fixtures.

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.

Austyn IV- CRS

Daytona Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Un cocon de 19m² à Paris – Projet Saint-Martin

Mon Concept Habitation

Côté salle d’eau, tout a été rénové dans un esprit particulièrement graphique et osé grâce à des joints colorés « Terre de Sienne » contrastés.
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink, beige floor, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Complete Custom Home Interior Design

Signature Design Interiors

Small bathroom spaces without windows can present a design challenge. Our solution included selecting a beautiful aspen tree wall mural that makes it feel as if you are looking out a window. To keep things light and airy we created a custom natural cedar floating vanity, gold fixtures, and a light green tiled feature wall in the shower.

Sage Eichler Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

This Willow Glen Eichler had undergone an 80s renovation that sadly didn't take the midcentury modern architecture into consideration. We converted both bathrooms back to a midcentury modern style with an infusion of Japandi elements. We borrowed space from the master bedroom to make the master ensuite a luxurious curbless wet room with soaking tub and Japanese tiles.

Monserat Ave Master Bathroom Remodel

JBR Designs

Black and White Transitional Bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, marble, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Cobble Hill Residence

Benjamin Andres Architekt

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Graduate Hospital Design/Build

MH Interior Design & Custom Closets

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, glass tile, green walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Owner's Bath

Lisa & Leroy

Can you believe this bath used to have a tiny single vanity and freestanding tub? We transformed this bath with a spa like shower and wall hung vanity with plenty of storage/

East Bay Bathroom

Origin Renovation

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Corte Madera

CM Natural Designs

Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, panelled walls, an alcove tub and green floor.

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.

Fairfax

Ready 2 Remodel

Mid-sized bathroom including porcelain marble tile in the shower stall with a Custom Niche and Deep Soaking Tub. Porcelain marble floor tile. Floating Vanity and Integrated white Engineered Quartz countertop sink. Also, a two-piece toilet surrounded in Blue/Gray walls.

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.