Tom Bonner Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower, pebble tile floors, brown tile, a freestanding tub, porcelain tile and beige walls.

Ponce Davis

Preschel + Bassan Studio

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, brown tile, wood-look tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and a niche.

Truro Beach House Master Bath

Jill Neubauer Architects

Designed for a waterfront site overlooking Cape Cod Bay, this modern house takes advantage of stunning views while negotiating steep terrain. Designed for LEED compliance, the house is constructed with sustainable and non-toxic materials, and powered with alternative energy systems, including geothermal heating and cooling, photovoltaic (solar) electricity and a residential scale wind turbine. Builder: Cape Associates Interior Design: Forehand + Lake Photography: Durston Saylor

Street of Dreams 2013

Falcone Homes

Home built by: Falcone Homes. Interior Design by: Shawn Falcone & Michele Hybner with Falcone Hybner Design, Inc. Photo by Amoura Productions
This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Omaha with a double shower, pebble tile floors and brown tile.

Issaquah Whole-House Remodel

Albee Interior Design

A "river" of stone connects the open shower to the stand-alone tub.
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with a freestanding tub, an open shower, brown tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, porcelain tile and tile benchtops.

Saint Andrews Village

Oakwood Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, pebble tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, a drop-in sink and granite benchtops.

Bathrooms

Randy's Flooring

Large country master bathroom in Cedar Rapids with an open shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, pebble tile floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Cambridge Residence

Maryann Thompson Architects

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink and a shower curtain.

Caldera Rustic Modern With A Twist Of Industrial

Cherie Myrick Interiors

Steve Tague Photography
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Portland with an alcove shower, pebble tile floors and brown tile.

Donelle Contemporary Bathroom in Green Valley

Las Vegas Remodel & Construction

David Filipi
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Las Vegas with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors and tile benchtops.

Truffle Master Bath

Ash Pierce Design, LLC

Sally Painter Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an undermount tub, a double shower, brown tile, beige walls and pebble tile floors.

Rustic Modern Residence

CWC Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

New Construction

iN Style Kitchen & Bath Design Services

Love, love, love this indoor hot tub in this walk-in-shower. Heated, jets, waterfall inlet, hand-held, lights, music. What else could you want? Photo by Kit Ehrman and/or Berkshire Hathaway agent.

Close to Nature Master Bath-Mechanicsburg, PA

Excel Interior Concepts & Construction

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, subway tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Carlsbad Remodel

North Star Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and pebble tile floors.

Trending Bathroom Designs- Part 1

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Add Zen to your space! Zen bathrooms are dedicated to relaxation. The Zen style is distinguished by its Japanese influences and its minimalist tendencies. This style is an excellent choice if you are looking for a soft, relaxing and exotic environment. The main principle is simplicity!

Southwestern Contemporary

Janet Brooks Design

Round windows, in both the shower and on an outside wall of the master garden, create architectural interest in this very organic master bath. Ledge stone walls connect from inside to outside the space. A concrete bench floats above the pebble stone floor. The freestanding tub enjoys views of an intimate garden beyond.

Kevin Bathroom

EA Home Design

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Home in the Woods, Master Bath, Spa

Deering Design Studio, Inc.

Deering Design Studio, Inc.
Photo of a transitional master wet room bathroom in Seattle with a freestanding tub, beige tile, brown tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors and a hinged shower door.

Maryland Projects

Josh Killingsworth

Beach style bathroom in Baltimore with brown tile, pebble tile and pebble tile floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Tile and Pebble Tile Floors

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.