Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink and plywood floors.

The Maple Grove Basement

Carla Bast Design

This is an example of a large country 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, brick floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Studio Amboise

TB HOME DECO

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Angers with open cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, a vessel sink, a sliding shower screen, plywood floors and brown floor.

Villanova Home Renovation/Addition

Janiczek Homes

Jason Sandy, Angle Eye Photography
Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Philadelphia with grey walls and brick floors.

Master Suite Oasis

Slate Creek Builders

Sean Shannon Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, brick floors and an undermount sink.

Cortland Cutie - Pool Bath Reno

WYC Designs

A dated pool house bath at a historic Winter Park home had a remodel to add charm and warmth that it desperately needed.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Orlando with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, brick floors, marble benchtops, red floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

CASA LB

PadiglioneB

Interno Bagno, rivestito in resina color Salvia. Nicchie ricavate anch'esse trattate in resina. Arredo castomizzato e disegnato su misura con essenza di betulla. Maniclie in cuoio di Ikea.

Highland Park New Home

Treehouse Developments Ltd

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with grey walls, plywood floors, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Tile

Dalton Carpet One Floor & Home

Shower Design by Dalton Carpet One Photo by Dennis McDaniel
Design ideas for a bathroom in Atlanta with brick floors.

Tuscan Country Villa

Archidomus

Progettazione Villa in campagna toscana
Mid-sized country master bathroom in Florence with a freestanding tub, beige walls and brick floors.

Roseville Modern Asian Influence

Jim Kuiken Design

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Guadalupe Residence

Jeannette Salazar Interior Design. LLC

Small 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, brick floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops and red floor.

Rabbit Ridge Farm - Log Cabin Master Bath, Dressing Room & Laundry Room

Suzanne MacCrone Rogers

Renovation of a master bath suite, dressing room and laundry room in a log cabin farm house. Project involved expanding the space to almost three times the original square footage, which resulted in the attractive exterior rock wall becoming a feature interior wall in the bathroom, accenting the stunning copper soaking bathtub. A two tone brick floor in a herringbone pattern compliments the variations of color on the interior rock and log walls. A large picture window near the copper bathtub allows for an unrestricted view to the farmland. The walk in shower walls are porcelain tiles and the floor and seat in the shower are finished with tumbled glass mosaic penny tile. His and hers vanities feature soapstone counters and open shelving for storage. Concrete framed mirrors are set above each vanity and the hand blown glass and concrete pendants compliment one another. Interior Design & Photo ©Suzanne MacCrone Rogers Architectural Design - Robert C. Beeland, AIA, NCARB

Rustic Master Bathroom

AMI Design

Sue Sotera Matt Sotera construction rustic master basterbath with brick floor Sliding arched window shutter
Large country master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, brick floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, orange floor and an open shower.

VINYL

FLOORING & CARPET WAREHOUSE

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white walls and plywood floors.

Coastal Luxury

Inside Eye Design

This coastal bath is complete with oval mosaic glass mirror and nautical vanity light.
This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Tampa with a one-piece toilet, blue walls, plywood floors, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

Morrison Viola Master Bath-Farm House

Eric Ross Interiors, LLC

This charming farmhouse bath is not lacking in special details. From the Buffalo Check Wallpaper, to the inset tile design, and fabulous Window Treatments.

Sologne Residence

Providence Design

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Little Rock with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, an open shower and brick floors.

Our Projects

J. Doyle Design

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, brick floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Old Century

Denman Construction

Photo of a country bathroom in Other with a claw-foot tub, a console sink and brick floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Plywood Floors and Brick 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.