Inspiration for a mid-sized country bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, a hinged shower door, brown walls and beige floor.

Modern Cabin

Pierce Flooring & Cabinet Design Center

Kelly Erickson: Pierce Designer
This is an example of a country bathroom in Other with distressed cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a curbless shower, brown tile and brown walls.

Big Water

Aspen Leaf Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, brown walls, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, a hinged shower door, travertine, travertine floors and brown floor.

Industrial Bathroom

Inspiration for a large industrial master bathroom in Chicago with distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

South Bank Main Bathroom

Kim Duffin for Sublime Luxury Kitchens & Bathrooms

Steve Ryan - Rix Ryan Photography
Mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Brisbane with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and laminate benchtops.

Rustic Bathroom

Conrad Brothers Construction

Country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown walls, an undermount sink, beige floor and grey benchtops.

Bathrooms

Cabinet Creations Design Gallery, Inc.

This is an example of a small 3/4 bathroom in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, brown walls and ceramic floors.

New Build House, Skipton

Niche Design Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, a vessel sink, an open shower, brown tile, brown walls and brown floor.

Redrock

Architecture Plus Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, white tile, brown walls, pebble tile floors and marble benchtops.

Mystery White Marble Spa

Stone Creek Surfaces

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown walls, solid surface benchtops and an undermount sink.

Bow Front Vanity with Slate Framed Mirrors

Custom Design Construction & Interiors Inc.

Steven Paul Whitsitt Photography
Design ideas for a country master bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, brown walls and slate floors.

Back Lit Onyx Counter Top in Master Bath in Gold Vessel Sink

Orren Pickell Building Group

Master bath features a gold vessel sink and back-lit onyx for dramatic effect. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Design ideas for a large eclectic master bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown walls, a vessel sink, onyx benchtops and orange benchtops.

The Barkely Family Home

Hearthstone Inc

Although they were happy living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Bill and Kay Barkley longed to call Prairie Oaks Ranch, their 5,000-acre working cattle ranch, home. Wanting to preserve what was already there, the Barkleys chose a Timberlake-style log home with similar design features such as square logs and dovetail notching. The Barkleys worked closely with Hearthstone and general contractor Harold Tucker to build their single-level, 4,848-square-foot home crafted of eastern white pine logs. But it is inside where Southern hospitality and log-home grandeur are taken to a new level of sophistication with it’s elaborate and eclectic mix of old and new. River rock fireplaces in the formal and informal living rooms, numerous head mounts and beautifully worn furniture add to the rural charm. One of the home's most unique features is the front door, which was salvaged from an old Irish castle. Kay discovered it at market in High Point, North Carolina. Weighing in at nearly 1,000 pounds, the door and its casing had to be set with eight-inch long steel bolts. The home is positioned so that the back screened porch overlooks the valley and one of the property's many lakes. When the sun sets, lighted fountains in the lake turn on, creating the perfect ending to any day. “I wanted our home to have contrast,” shares Kay. “So many log homes reflect a ski lodge or they have a country or a Southwestern theme; I wanted my home to have a mix of everything.” And surprisingly, it all comes together beautifully.

Bathroom

Strom Construction Inc

Large transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, stone slab, brown walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Four Mile Ranch

Reclaimed Wood Creations LLC.

All the wood used in the remodel of this ranch house in South Central Kansas is reclaimed material. Berry Craig, the owner of Reclaimed Wood Creations Inc. searched the country to find the right woods to make this home a reflection of his abilities and a work of art. It started as a 50 year old metal building on a ranch, and was striped down to the red iron structure and completely transformed. It showcases his talent of turning a dream into a reality when it comes to anything wood. Show him a picture of what you would like and he can make it!

Past projects

User

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops and beige benchtops.

Showers and Bathtubs

Syn Mar Products

This is an example of a mid-sized master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a corner tub, a corner shower, brown tile, mosaic tile, brown walls and ceramic floors.

College Grove Manor

Noble Johnson Architects

Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Nashville with distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, brown walls, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an undermount sink and recessed-panel cabinets.

Palm Beach Residence

Az Lev-Har

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, brown walls and an undermount sink.

Forest Lane

Erica Gelman Design Inc.

Larry Arnal Photography
This is an example of a transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with distressed cabinets, brown walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and Brown Walls

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.