Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, slate, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, brown floor and an open shower.

Estrondo

LOPEZ ARCHITECTS AIA

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, brown tile, slate, brown walls, slate floors and grey floor.

Tincture

Unique Homestays

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, slate, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, an open shower, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom - Joliet

Nail It Innovations, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with brown tile, slate and brown walls.

Bathroom Renovations

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.

A bathroom was added as part of a second story addtion to create a master suite. The tiles are slate and the glass block wall of the shower enclosure allows light in the sink area while providing privacy for the shower. The custom console sink adds an Art Deco touch.

Dan & Stacey's Home Remodel

Puget Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, slate, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and brown tile.

Multi-Generational New Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts kids bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, slate, beige walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

waterfront retreat

Interior Changes home design & consulting

The on-suite bathroom has the mirrored floor plan of the master bed and bath above. The more rustic feel of the lower level and finishes that are geared to the natural bring the outdoors in.

Contrasting Contemporary Bathroom

Ontario Tile

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with a corner shower, ceramic floors, an open shower, brown tile, slate, beige walls and beige floor.

Bathroom - Joliet

Nail It Innovations, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with brown tile, slate, brown walls, a vessel sink and granite benchtops.

VIVENDA A LA COSTA BRAVA

Eva Blazquez

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, slate, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor and an open shower.

Master Bath Before

Willet Construction Inc.

The master bath was cramped and dark before we got started.
This is an example of a small eclectic master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, slate, beige walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Decorating Project -Mullen Bend

FLAUNT Interiors

360 degrees
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Edmonton with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a hot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, slate, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

The Ridge at Stephens Farm

King-Scott Residential Designs

This is what a master bath should look like. Split vanities with linen tower, recessed cabinet, granite countertops, and tiled floors.
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, brown tile, slate, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Dream Master in Orange CA

Denyse Garant-Gagnon

Antis Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, slate, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Big Springs at Tahoe

High Camp Home

This is an example of a country bathroom in Sacramento with a vessel sink, an open shower, brown tile, beige walls, an open shower and slate.

Ski Slope

High Camp Home

Country bathroom in Sacramento with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, beige walls, distressed cabinets, brown tile and slate.

Oconomowoc Master Bath

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Milwaukee with a curbless shower, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, brown tile, slate, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Oconomowoc Master Bath

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Milwaukee with a curbless shower, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, slate, beige walls, an undermount sink, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Rustic South Loop Bathroom

123 Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, slate, brown walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Tile and Slate

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.