This is an example of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown tile, metal tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops and beige floor.

2016 Parade of Homes

BOB WEBB HOMES

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, stone tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Victorian Luxury Comfort

Charlotte Comer Interiors, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, brown walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and beige floor.

Craftsman, Master Bathroom, Redmond

Schock Construction Inc

Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

La Jolla Modern Beach House

Eddie Lee Inc.

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, brown walls, an undermount sink and a two-piece toilet.

Salario-Nomentano

3mq Architecture

Design ideas for a country master bathroom in Rome with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a bidet, brown walls, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Hickory Homes

Building & Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and grey floor.

Hollywood Home: A Tale of Two Styles

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with light wood cabinets, a double shower, brown tile, stone tile, brown walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Scottsdale Ranch

RD Enterprises LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile and brown walls.

Bamboo Cabinets For An Asian Inspired Bathroom

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

Asian inspired bathroom vanity. Bamboo cabinets; Torzo Wood Eco counter top, using wine x storage for towels
Design ideas for a large asian master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray tile, pebble tile, brown walls, pebble tile floors and a vessel sink.

Master Bathroom

Walker Architects

This master bathroom has a neutral pallet, with a freestanding tub and a modern tough sink. Eric Roth Photography
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, brown walls, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Craftsman, Master Bathroom, Redmond

Schock Construction Inc

Ryst Canyon Masterpeice

Naturecraft Custom Homes

Photo of a large country master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, brown walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Simplistic Style

Mid Continent Cabinetry

Maple Cottage door style by Mid Continent Cabinetry finished in Wheatfield with Chocolate Glaze.
Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with light wood cabinets, brown walls, linoleum floors, laminate benchtops, beaded inset cabinets, a vessel sink and beige floor.

Hickory Homes

Building & Design, Inc.

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, brown walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an alcove shower and a hinged shower door.

Tribeca Penthouse

Front Studio Architects

double sink at Master Bath; photo by Alice Gao
Midcentury bathroom in New York with light wood cabinets, brown walls and an integrated sink.

Rustic Bathroom

Artisan Cabinetry & Millwork

Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, brown walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Goatstown Residence

Tile Merchant

Light Emperador Marble used on both wall and floor to create a traditional natural stone en-suite.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Dublin with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, brown walls and marble floors.

Matthieu

Atelier Aim

Industrial bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, brown walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Extra Large Bath For Two

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

This modern vanity features a large trough sink with double faucets and gorgeous gold accents.
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in San Francisco with a double shower, gray tile, brown walls, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a trough sink and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Light Wood 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.