Design ideas for an expansive transitional master bathroom in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

River North Condo Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

A spacious double vanity with towers anchoring both sides gives the bathroom ample storage space. Minimal white countertops and polished chrome plumbing fixtures by Dornbracht give the vanity a sleek and modern touch. We opted for a custom mirror to fit perfectly between the vanity towers for a seamless look. Sculptural pendant fixtures add the perfect touch of ambiance without taking attention away from the rich wood tones and sleek details of the vanity.

Glamorous Kildeer Spa

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master wet room bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Near North Side: Lake Shore Drive

Lugbill Designs

Photo of a large master bathroom in Chicago with brown cabinets, an alcove shower, beige walls, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, shaker cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and beige floor.

Wayne Renovation

Larina Kase Interior Design

In this main bathroom remodel we added separate vanities and a large shower. One of our clients is very tall so we had to make sure all of the ergonomics are correct.

Master Bathroom and New Closet

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Complete remodel of large master bathroom with modern look. Espresso colored vanity with tall storage. Double undermount sinks with brushed nickel fixtures, marble quartz countertops. Shower with Carrara marble tile, elongated hex glass tile picture frame accent, ceiling mounted rain head. New modern can lights. Also created custom closet system with his/her sides. Updated bedroom with low pile modern carpet, pendant lighting, and new paint.

Large Master Bathroom (Ashburn, VA)

WellCraft Kitchen and Bath

Large modern master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

South Kihei - Contemporary Home

Hawaii's Finest In-Stock Cabinets

Maui Shaker 5 piece drawer front door style in Pacific Red Alder Mink Stain Sparkling White Quartz Counter top Photos by Kelsey Frost
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Marlboro Ridge Estates

Adorn Interiors LLC

Master Bath Staging
This is an example of a large master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed.

Lake House Master Bathroom

Michelle McKoy Designs

The beautiful dark chocolate armoire looks like a furniture piece. Plenty of storage for towels, clothes and bathroom accessories. The crown on the top commands your attention to the thought and detail that went into this piece. Photo by Tiffany Ringwald

darren's

Paradise Views Residential Renovations, LLC

Small basement bathroom renovation in Bolton
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with a freestanding vanity, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Caledon Master Bathroom Remodel

Alpha & Omega Design

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Master Bath Updates Freshen Up Columbus, OH Home

Transitions Interior Design for Comfortable Living

Custom cabinetry, new fixtures, reworked wall to closet with a new pocket door that replaced the huge bi-fold door opens up the space and makes it more functional.

Spacious Small Bathrooms Remodel in a Berkeley Cottage Home

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

This is an example of a small beach style master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor and a hinged shower door.

Granite Way Project

Davis Design

Taube Photography
Large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Lakeview Vista

Sapphire Homes

Master bath with dual vanities and wood-wrapped mirror.
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops and beige floor.

Primary Bath Suite Remodel with Soaking Tub

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

This dream bathroom is sure to tickle everyone's fancy, from the sleek soaking tub to the oversized shower with built-in seat, to the overabundance of storage, everywhere you look is luxury.

Jack & Jill Bathroom

BDesign

Jack and Jill bathroom
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Lakehouse for the Whole Family

Tailored Spaces, Natalie Spiniolas

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker 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.