This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in St Louis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, brown walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Rustic Spa

Reve Design & Custom Construction

Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Lake's Edge: Rustic Craftsman Lake Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

This gorgeous lake home sits right on the water's edge. It features a harmonious blend of rustic and and modern elements, including a rough-sawn pine floor, gray stained cabinetry, and accents of shiplap and tongue and groove throughout.

Master On-Suite Upgrade

Studio 316 Creative, LLC

This Mequon master on-suite from the 80's was in serious need of a face lift! While it may be a large bathroom, it certainly was not up to date and did not meet the needs of the client. We designed a complete gut and re-build including the removal of a window that only looked over the solarium below! The result is a timeless design that allowed the homeowner to sell his home, after many failed attempts with the old bathroom, and meets the needs of the future buyers!

Rustic Tile Shower

Morris Custom Homes Inc

48" Rustic wood look ceramic tile shower.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, timber and planked wall panelling.

A Soothing Oasis of Luxury – A Master Bath Transformation

Feinmann, Inc.

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, brown tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Dundas Bath

User

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Henry Clay

Spruce, LLC

This guest bathroom has white marble tile in the shower and small herringbone mosaic on the floor. The shower tile is taken all the way to the ceiling to emphasize height and create a larger volume in an otherwise small space. large 12 x24 marble tiles were cut down in three widths, to create a pleasing rhythm and pattern. The sink cabinet also has a marble top.

Elegant Traditional Home in Great Falls, VA

Asta Homes

Asta Homes Great Falls, VA 22066
Transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor and brown benchtops.

Sweet Southern - Palmetto Bluff

Southern Grace Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Beach Retreat

Xstyles Bath + More, Inc.

Beth Singer Photographer Inc.
Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Fort Charles 3

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

Beach style bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, brown floor and brown benchtops.

Industrial-Modern Master Suite

Danni Krueger-Maddison

Photo of a large industrial master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, red walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Metamorphosis of a Man Cave

Meadowlark Design+Build

This soaking tub sits next to a two-sided fireplace set in the wall between the master bath and the master bedroom. The tub overlooks a large panoramic view of this beautiful country setting. All in all the perfect place to unwind. This custom home was designed and built by Meadowlark Design + Build. Photography by Jeff Garland

Elegant Master Bath

KP Designs/Decorating Den Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Louisville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Eagle River Master Bath

Grayling Construction

This home was built in 1975. The home was updated to bring it into current styling. The master bathroom was enlarged. The owners wanted one large shower and no tub. We created a nice large vanity area also.

Complete Contemporary Home Remodel in Redwood City

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, marble, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen and brown benchtops.

Powder Rooms

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Gail Owens Photography
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige tile, orange tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, brown benchtops and an enclosed toilet.

Master Bathroom, Brighton, CO

KE Interiors, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Banister Court Renovation

BGI Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and Brown 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.