Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, mosaic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, white floor, white benchtops, beige cabinets and multi-coloured tile.

Arcadia Residence

Ken Tanaka Studio

Photo of a mid-sized modern master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a bidet, black tile, mosaic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Nitschke - Simi Valley Bathroom and General remodeling

Pearl Remodeling

Modern Bathroom
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Recycled pallet and reclaimed wood paneling

Sustainable Lumber Co.

Making used pallets great again!
This is an example of a country bathroom in Other with brown walls, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Napa Historic Tudor Home

Miyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio

Custom live edge wood shelf PC: Suzanne Becker Bronk
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

The Victorian Bath

Kitchen & Bath ReStylers

Here we are looking down the top of the chair rail, again exposing the unique, hand-made character Photo: Warren Smith, CMKBD, CAPS
Small traditional master bathroom in Seattle with a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors and a pedestal sink.

Bathrooms

Ceramic Tile Plus/ Exclusively Yours

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Hawaii with an alcove shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Inglewood Ensuite

MC Designs and Interiors

Arts and crafts master bathroom in Calgary with a claw-foot tub, mosaic tile floors, multi-coloured floor, panelled walls, wood walls and brown walls.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, grey benchtops and a double vanity.

Greenwood Village Master Bath with Freestanding Soaking Tub

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Stone Mosaic Tile floors, marble countertops and backsplash and white painted raised panel cabinets in this luxurious master bathroom with freestanding soaking tub in Greenwood Village Colorado.

River North Townhouse on Grand

Renovation Sells

The owners of Grand enlisted the Renovation Sells team to gut their entire 3,000 square foot River North townhouse in preparation for a sale in one year. Renovation Sells redesigned the first floor to create a bright open concept kitchen, dining and living area. The new kitchen layout caters to entertaining. We created fresh yet warm spaces throughout, including a unique design for three separate baths. Patterned tiles stole the show from the first floor powder room, continuing up into the playful guest bathroom and into the sophisticated master bath. The renovation was tied together by using wood and warm tones throughout. Our guess is the owners won’t want to leave!

Beachside condominium renovation (before and after)

Duquette and Company, Inc.

Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Portland Maine with beige tile, brown tile, white tile, mosaic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

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.

Water Front Lakeway Texas

Alberto Jauregui Designs, Inc.

SPA - Master Bath
Photo of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Austin with a hot tub, beige tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors and brown walls.

Shower Bar-Hand Shower Combo

Innovative Product Sales International

Adjustable Sliding Shower Bar with 5x handshower, 5' flexible hose and mounts without drilling in minutes using a patented German system. The mounting system installs in minutes, no drilling and can be removed if need without damage. See the video on how it works. Simple, Safe, Secure

Cliff Ranch

MMW Architects

This is an example of a country bathroom in Other with a trough sink, a double vanity, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, white floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a niche, a freestanding vanity, wood and wood walls.

Oasis

RL Design

Dramatic bathroom highlighted by dark walls and cabinetry. The backlit mirror brings additional flair. The white countertop, free standing tub, vessel sink and black and white hexagon tiles provide a nice contrast to the dark colors and prevent the space from feeling cavelike.

Nitschke - Simi Valley Bathroom and General remodeling

Pearl Remodeling

Modern Bathroom
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Greek Revival Restoration

GULICK & Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country bathroom in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

penthouse in New York City

Franco Bernardini architetto

Franco Bernardini
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Rome with a wall-mount sink, open cabinets, glass benchtops, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, brown walls and mosaic tile floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Walls and Mosaic Tile Floors

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.