Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Charleston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, marble benchtops and brown cabinets.

Blackheath Restoration

Imperfect Interiors

The primary en-suite in our Blackheath Restoration project contains a bespoke wooden wall mounted vanity with marble worktop & splashback, matt black wall mounted taps, a picture light and porcelain floor tiles

Victorian Renovation

Simpson & Voyle

This beautiful principle suite is like a beautiful retreat from the world. Created to exaggerate a sense of calm and beauty. The tiles look like wood to give a sense of warmth, with the added detail of brass finishes. the bespoke vanity unity made from marble is the height of glamour. The large scale mirrored cabinets, open the space and reflect the light from the original victorian windows, with a view onto the pink blossom outside.

Echoing the Art Deco Era With Well Chosen Materials

York House Designs

This mesmerising floor in marble herringbone tiles, echos the Art Deco style with its stunning colour palette. Embracing our clients openness to sustainability, we installed a unique cabinet and marble sink, which was repurposed into a standout bathroom feature with its intricate detailing and extensive storage.

Gramercy Park Combination

Lauren Rubin Architecture

Primary bathroom with ceramic tile patterned wall. Marble floors and shower. Large shower niche. Black accents throughout; faucets, medicine cabinets fixtures, lighting. Floating custom walnut vanity with marble countertops. Wall mounted faucets.

Dashing Duplex | Full renovation in Kensington, London, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Floors tiled in 'Lombardo' hexagon mosaic honed marble from Artisans of Devizes | Shower wall tiled in 'Lombardo' large format honed marble from Artisans of Devizes | Brassware is by Gessi in the finish 706 (Blackened Chrome) | Bronze mirror feature wall comprised of 3 bevelled panels | Custom vanity unit and cabinetry made by Luxe Projects London | Stone sink fabricated by AC Stone & Ceramic out of Oribico marble

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Modern Master Bath & Walk In Closet Wardrobe Design Combo By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Master Bathroom Designed with luxurious materials like marble countertop with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, floors are a combination of hexagon tiles and wood flooring, white walls around and an eye-catching texture bathroom wall panel. freestanding bathtub enclosed frosted hinged shower door.

Residenza DG

Lucadello & Stocco Architetti Associati

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, painted wood floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and recessed.

Transitional Marble Bathroom

Innovative Design Build

Our clients wished for a larger main bathroom with more light and storage. We expanded the footprint and used light colored marble tile, countertops and paint colors to give the room a brighter feel and added a cherry wood vanity to warm up the space. The matt black finish of the glass shower panels and the mirrors allows for top billing in this design and gives it a more modern feel.

Emerald Tile Master Suite- Homeland

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

San Mateo Bathroom Transformation

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with brown cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

St John's Wood Luxury Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in London with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

BLAIRWOOD

Scala Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Timeless Master Bath

Blackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello

Classic marble master bathroom by Blackdoor by Tamra Coviello. This light and bright bathroom is grounded by the dark espresso cabinets. The large rectangular mirror makes this small bathroom feel much bigger.

Vibrant Family Addition

Jami Meek Designs

Low Gear Photography
Inspiration for a small modern kids wet room bathroom in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Hill Side Modern

Pink Door Designs

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Mosaic Tile Shower

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Master bathrooms mosaic tile shower with a built-in shower bench.
This is an example of an expansive country master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and brick walls.

HGTV Bathrooms

Soko Design

Bethany Nauert
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Master Bath Custom Etched Door

Three Roses Interiors

Master bath custom design by the client. Etched glass insert for mahogany exterior door to outdoor lava rock shower and orchid garden.
Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Marble Benchtops

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.