Country kids bathroom in Other with a trough sink and brown walls.

This bathroom was a perfect blend of industrial and sophistication for this bachelor pad. The hexagon tile is the perfect compliment to the glazed brick wall.

Powder Room

Rock Paper Hammer

Photography by Andrew Hyslop
Large country bathroom in Louisville with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brick floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, brown walls and brown benchtops.

Vivienda de la Caja de Nogal

LLIBERÓS SALVADOR Arquitectos

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Valencia with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, stone tile, brown walls, a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.

Linnie Canal No. 1

Peters Architecture

Clark Dugger Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, brown walls, a trough sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and porcelain floors.

Kids Bathroom

Conrad Brothers Construction

Photo of a country kids bathroom in Other with open cabinets, blue cabinets, brown walls, a trough sink, stainless steel benchtops and grey floor.

Stone Interiors & Exteriors

Eagle Stone & Brick, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in St Louis with medium wood cabinets, brown walls, a trough sink and solid surface benchtops.

Piso de lujo en Extramurs

CICERONE GROUP

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Valencia with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

John's Creek Project

Cardinal Construction, Inc.

Boys' pool bath photographer - www.venvisio.com
Design ideas for an expansive traditional kids bathroom in Atlanta with a trough sink, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, brown walls and travertine floors.

Transitional Asian Lighting Design in Oak View, CA

Lights Beautiful

Small asian 3/4 bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, a trough sink, limestone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Kips Bay Decorator Show House Bathroom Suite

Urbanology Designs

For the Kips Bay Show House Dallas, our studio has envisioned a primary bathroom that is a daring and innovative fusion of ancient Roman bathhouse aesthetics and contemporary elegance. We enveloped the walls with traditional molding and millwork and ceilings in a rich chocolate hue to ensure the ambience resonates with warmth. A custom trough sink crafted from luxurious limestone plaster commands attention with its sculptural allure.

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - JACOBSON RESIDENCE

Trio Design Consultants

RM Studio, Corp www.trio-design.net
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a trough sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown tile, a freestanding tub, an open shower and brown walls.

Reforma refrescante y vital de pinceladas nordicas

Comodoos Interiores

El baño infantil, se diseño con un alicatado informal de tonos pastel que coordinamos con un porcelanico liso blanco haciendo destacar el frontal y el mueble de lavabo elegido.

Fairway Hall Reunion Resort

Landmark Custom Builder & Remodeling, LLC

Country 3/4 bathroom in Orlando with a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown walls, a trough sink, brown floor, an open shower and an alcove tub.

Kips Bay Decorator Show House Bathroom Suite

Urbanology Designs

Salle de bains en Ile-de-France

Atelier Sésame

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, tile benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Bath

Bobby Sanders -- Sanders Design Build

Modern style bathroom remodel with a custom stained glass round window. Tiled walls make for easy cleanup and a stone tile wall in the shower adds texture to the space.

Lucky Star Ranch

Studio Architects

Concrete apron front sink with antique style faucets helped create this rustic bathroom.- Photo by Gordon Gregory Photography
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, wood benchtops, brown tile, brown walls, ceramic floors and a trough sink.

Privat Spa mit Alm Feeling

Stefan Necker · Tegernseer Badmanufaktur

Besonderheit: Rustikaler, Uriger Style, viel Altholz und Felsverbau Konzept: Vollkonzept und komplettes Interiore-Design Stefan Necker – Tegernseer Badmanufaktur Projektart: Renovierung/Umbau alter Saunabereich Projektart: EFH / Keller Umbaufläche ca. 50 qm Produkte: Sauna, Kneipsches Fussbad, Ruhenereich, Waschtrog, WC, Dusche, Hebeanlage, Wandbrunnen, Türen zu den Angrenzenden Bereichen, Verkleidung Hauselektrifizierung

Haus H

Hermann Rupp Studio für Fotografie

Expansive scandinavian bathroom in Berlin with a freestanding tub, a double shower, a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, light hardwood floors and brown walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Walls and a Trough Sink

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.