Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Primary Bath Sanctuary

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Double vanity and free standing large soaking tub by Signature hardware
Large beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with planked wall panelling, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Traditional Hall Bath with Wood Vanity & Shower Arch Details

KraftMaster Renovations

Traditional Hall Bath with Wood Vanity & Shower Arch Details
Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Next Generation Renovation : Primary Bathroom

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Fresh Escape primary Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This Master Bathroom was outdated in appearance and although the size of the room was sufficient, the space felt crowded. The toilet location was undesirable, the shower was cramped and the bathroom floor was cold to stand on. The client wanted a new configuration that would eliminate the corner tub, but still have a bathtub in the room, plus a larger shower and more privacy to the toilet area. The 1980’s look needed to be replaced with a clean, contemporary look. A new room layout created a more functional space. A separated space was achieved for the toilet by relocating it and adding a cabinet and custom hanging pipe shelf above for privacy. By adding a double sink vanity, we gained valuable floor space to still have a soaking tub and larger shower. In-floor heat keeps the room cozy and warm all year long. The entry door was replaced with a pocket door to keep the area in front of the vanity unobstructed. The cabinet next to the toilet has sliding doors and adds storage for towels and toiletries and the vanity has a pull-out hair station. Rich, walnut cabinetry is accented nicely with the soft, blue/green color palette of the tiles and wall color. New window shades that can be lifted from the bottom or top are ideal if they want full light or an unobstructed view, while maintaining privacy. Handcrafted swirl pendants illuminate the vanity and are made from 100% recycled glass.

Stucco and Reclaimed Brick Acadian

Wyrick Residential Design

Large master bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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

Bernese Farmhouse

Colossus Mfg.

Ensuite bathroom with medium-light wood cabinetry, black matte hardware and appliances, white counter tops, and black matte metal mirror and pendant.
Design ideas for a mid-sized master bathroom in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Spa Bathroom Project

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wood.

Amazing Anaheim Hills

k. smith interiors

Custom Master Bath for him and her, complete with a huge shower, beautiful, traditional freestanding tub, leather finished marble slab counters and custom cabinets. Polished Nickel Shower Fixtures!

Featured Bathrooms

Buckeye Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Western Springs Master Bathroom

Heyland Designs

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Vanity

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

TruPlace
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and an open shower.

Transitional Kitchen, Master Bathroom and Guest Bathrooms

Mariano & Co., LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with a double vanity, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Fresh Escape primary Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

MCC 1

Pamela Leone Design, Inc.

Guest bath with creative ceramic tile pattern of square and subway shapes and glass deco ln vertical stripes and the bench. Customized shower curtain for 9' ceiling

Detached House in West Hampstead

VORBILD Architecture

round bathroom mirror, round mirror,
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, porcelain tile, green walls, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and brown floor.

Master Bath with View to Master Closet

Orren Pickell Building Group

Woodharbor stained maple cabinetry, stone countertops, and Kohler plumbing fixtures throughout. Floor tile is Porcelanosa
Large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and brown cabinets.

San Antonio, Texas | Gruenefield - Enclave Bermuda Owner's Bathroom

Brightland Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and a double vanity.

Lafayette Master Bathroom Remodel - Zen Inspired

Distinctive Cabinetry

Photo of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Brown Cabinets

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.