Laura Moss
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, brown walls, open cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, marble floors and white floor.

Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers

Frankel Design Build

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with brown walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, a drop-in sink, a hinged shower door, an enclosed toilet and a built-in vanity.

Private villa 2019

Osama Alamein

Modern simple and practical bathroom with a friendy color combination and with nature accent.
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Photo of a large country bathroom in Toronto with grey floor, a curbless shower, brown walls, with a sauna and a hinged shower door.

Moody Vibes

MC Design LLC

Painting small spaces in dark colors actually makes them appear larger. Floating shelves and an open vanity lend a feeling of airiness to this restroom.

Paradise Valley Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Custom Fiber Lighting

Nordic Sauna

Our custom fiber lighting gives your sauna a subtle mood lighting to further relax you. Our lighting system is set up to include additional add on illuminated features such as illuminated sauna buckets built into the sauna (seen in photo), illuminated wall thermometers, decorative pieces, and more.

Master Bathroom in Carrara Marble with Free Standing Tub, Separate Vanities

Orren Pickell Building Group

Linda Oyama Bryan, photograper This opulent Master Bathroom in Carrara marble features a free standing tub, separate his/hers vanities, gold sconces and chandeliers, and an oversize marble shower.

Rocking it in KOHIMARAMA

Du Bois Design Ltd

This bathroom was designed for specifically for my clients’ overnight guests. My clients felt their previous bathroom was too light and sparse looking and asked for a more intimate and moodier look. The mirror, tapware and bathroom fixtures have all been chosen for their soft gradual curves which create a flow on effect to each other, even the tiles were chosen for their flowy patterns. The smoked bronze lighting, door hardware, including doorstops were specified to work with the gun metal tapware. A 2-metre row of deep storage drawers’ float above the floor, these are stained in a custom inky blue colour – the interiors are done in Indian Ink Melamine. The existing entrance door has also been stained in the same dark blue timber stain to give a continuous and purposeful look to the room. A moody and textural material pallet was specified, this made up of dark burnished metal look porcelain tiles, a lighter grey rock salt porcelain tile which were specified to flow from the hallway into the bathroom and up the back wall. A wall has been designed to divide the toilet and the vanity and create a more private area for the toilet so its dominance in the room is minimised - the focal areas are the large shower at the end of the room bath and vanity. The freestanding bath has its own tumbled natural limestone stone wall with a long-recessed shelving niche behind the bath - smooth tiles for the internal surrounds which are mitred to the rough outer tiles all carefully planned to ensure the best and most practical solution was achieved. The vanity top is also a feature element, made in Bengal black stone with specially designed grooves creating a rock edge.

LUXE MOUNTAIN HOME

Alder and Tweed Design Co.

Luxury Mountain Modern Bathroom
Inspiration for a country bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown tile, brown walls, a vessel sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Safety Harbor Masterpiece

Hyde Park Renovations

Working with the homeowners and our design team, we feel that we created the ultimate spa retreat. The main focus is the grand vanity with towers on either side and matching bridge spanning above to hold the LED lights. By Plain & Fancy cabinetry, the Vogue door beaded inset door works well with the Forest Shadow finish. The toe space has a decorative valance down below with LED lighting behind. Centaurus granite rests on top with white vessel sinks and oil rubber bronze fixtures. The light stone wall in the backsplash area provides a nice contrast and softens up the masculine tones. Wall sconces with angled mirrors added a nice touch. We brought the stone wall back behind the freestanding bathtub appointed with a wall mounted tub filler. The 69" Victoria & Albert bathtub features clean lines and LED uplighting behind. This all sits on a french pattern travertine floor with a hidden surprise; their is a heating system underneath. In the shower we incorporated more stone, this time in the form of a darker split river rock. We used this as the main shower floor and as listello bands. Kohler oil rubbed bronze shower heads, rain head, and body sprayer finish off the master bath. Photographer: Johan Roetz

Towel Storage

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Towel Storage Niche: Towel storage made of Macassar Ebony veneer cabinetry with glass shelves. Wall covering by Larsen Fabrics purchased at Cowtan & Tout, San Francisco

Luxury Spa - Sauna

TBS Construction Inc.

Woodside, CA spa-sauna project is one of our favorites. From the very first moment we realized that meeting customers expectations would be very challenging due to limited timeline but worth of trying at the same time. It was one of the most intense projects which also was full of excitement as we were sure that final results would be exquisite and would make everyone happy. This sauna was designed and built from the ground up by TBS Construction's team. Goal was creating luxury spa like sauna which would be a personal in-house getaway for relaxation. Result is exceptional. We managed to meet the timeline, deliver quality and make homeowner happy. TBS Construction is proud being a creator of Atherton Luxury Spa-Sauna.

Bathrooms

MBW Designs

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, brown walls and porcelain floors.

Deer Crest, Park City, Utah

Elevation Design Group

Doug Burke Photography
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts bathroom in Salt Lake City with brown walls, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, slate, slate floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Master Bath - Spa Delight

Provanti Designs, Inc

This master bathroom was large and awkward, with faux Grecian columns flanking a huge corner tub. He prefers showers; she always bathes. This traditional bath had an outdated appearance and had not worn well over time. The owners sought a more personalized and inviting space with increased functionality. The new design provides a larger shower, free-standing tub, increased storage, a window for the water-closet and a large combined walk-in closet. This contemporary spa-bath offers a dedicated space for each spouse and tremendous storage. The white dimensional tile catches your eye – is it wallpaper or tile? You have to see it to believe! Clarity Northwest Photography, Matthew Gallant

Paradise Valley Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

Photo of a large country master bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, brown walls, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

East Hampton Residence

Merritt

Design ideas for a large traditional master wet room bathroom in Cleveland with a one-piece toilet, brown walls, a hinged shower door, dark wood cabinets, white tile, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Private Residential Home

Italia Ceramics

This stunning bathroom features Silver travertine by Pete's Elite Tiling. Silver travertine wall and floor tiles throughout add a touch of texture and luxury. The luxurious and sophisticated bathroom featuring Italia Ceramics exclusive travertine tile collection. This beautiful texture varying from surface to surface creates visual impact and style! The double vanity allows extra space.

Bath Bathroom

Tim Wood Limited

This painted master bathroom was designed and made by Tim Wood. One end of the bathroom has built in wardrobes painted inside with cedar of Lebanon backs, adjustable shelves, clothes rails, hand made soft close drawers and specially designed and made shoe racking. The vanity unit has a partners desk look with adjustable angled mirrors and storage behind. All the tap fittings were supplied in nickel including the heated free standing towel rail. The area behind the lavatory was boxed in with cupboards either side and a large glazed cupboard above. Every aspect of this bathroom was co-ordinated by Tim Wood. Designed, hand made and photographed by Tim Wood

Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.