This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, brown walls and limestone floors.

Master Ensuite Shower

Ariel Muller Designs

The open concept master ensuite exposes a generous glassed-in shower with dramatic mosaic tile flowing from wall to floor.
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and light hardwood floors.

Stodart

Nickson and Burke

Large asian bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, brown tile and a pedestal sink.

Small Master Bathroom Remodel

A Stylish Life, CA

Working with a very small footprint we did everything to maximize the space in this master bathroom. Removing the original door to the bathroom, we widened the opening to 48" and used a sliding frosted glass door to let in additional light and prevent the door from blocking the only window in the bathroom. Removing the original single vanity and bumping out the shower into a hallway shelving space, the shower gained two feet of depth and the owners now each have their own vanities!

Talis Park Estate Home "Sinatra Model"

Interiors Group of SW Florida

Porcelain wood tile, looks like a Zen shower or sauna
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Malcolm Rebuild & Addition

Tanner Homes

This is an example of a large modern bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Luxurious Walk-in Bathtub with Chrome Accessories (Open Door)

Re-Bath Baton Rouge

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and beige benchtops.

Craftsman Style Home

Amy Guess, Allied ASID

Michael Hunter Photography
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Dallas with brown tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors and a double shower.

Contemporary Master Bath in Portola Valley

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Mitch Shenker
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Bramham Gardens, South Kensington

Keir Townsend

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in London with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet and brown tile.

Berwick Court #11

Omega Builders LLC

Photo of a traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, brown tile, porcelain tile, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, brown walls and porcelain floors.

Remodeling A Bathroom

Remodeling By Joseph

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub and brown tile.

Luxury master bath

Stanton Homes

This master bath features a his and hers design - with separate vanities and separated shower heads on each end of the shower. The shower is handicapped accessible with a no curb, roll in design. Each end of the shower has built-in storage. Luxury one story home by design build custom home builder Stanton Homes.

Bathrooms

Artsaics Studios

At Artsaics, our stunning water jet mosaics are deigned by some of the finest mosaic artisans in the industry. First, using a creative thought process to develop such unique and tasteful designs, then produced using the untapped technology at our facilities. Artsaics waterjet mosaics are undoubtedly remarkable to even the keenest eye.

Corner tub & Shower Seat Master Bathroom Reconfiguration Yorba Linda

Dreamworks Remodeling

Lester O'Malley
This is an example of an expansive traditional master bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a corner tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Ski Slope

High Camp Home

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

Job of the Month - August 2013 (Bathroom - Massapequa, NY)

Zajac Home Improvement

Inspiration for a small 3/4 bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls and ceramic floors.

Buckhorn | Bachelor Gulch, CO

Meadow Mountain Homes

Lawrence Song & Reid Balthaser
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Denver with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, brown tile and brown walls.

Glenside

The Selection Center

Mid-sized traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls and travertine floors.

Modern Bath

Lori Gentile Interior Design

Modern master bath with bronze finishes by Lori Gentile Interior Design
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Diego with an undermount tub, an alcove shower, brown tile and beige walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Tile

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.