David Butler
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wet room bathroom in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, black walls, brown floor, an open shower, black tile, brown tile, mosaic tile and a console sink.

Christensen Master Bath

d KISER design.construct, inc.

designed in collaboration with Larsen Designs, INC and B2LAB. Contractor was Huber Builders. custom cabinetry by d KISER design.construct, inc. Photography by Colin Conces.

Newport Beach Residence

Ken Tanaka Studio

Mid-sized asian master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, stone slab, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and wood benchtops.

Spa-Inspired Modern Master Bath

Drury Design

The homeowners were seeking a major renovation from their original master bath. The young family had completed several remodeling projects on the first floor of their 1980’s era home and the time had finally come where they wanted to focus on the second floor, particularly their master bath which was cramped and overpowered by a Jacuzzi-style tub. After multiple design meetings spent choosing the right hardware and materials, everything was set, and the transformation began! Drury designer, Diana Burton, began by borrowing some space from the bedroom this way they were able to reconfigure the whole layout, which made a big difference to the homeowner. The floating vanity cabinets paired with quartz counters, wall-mounted fixtures, and mirrors featuring built-in lighting enhance the room’s sleek, clean look.

Durham Whole House Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

When our client wanted the design of their master bath to honor their Japanese heritage and emulate a Japanese bathing experience, they turned to us. They had very specific needs and ideas they needed help with — including blending Japanese design elements with their traditional Northwest-style home. The shining jewel of the project? An Ofuro soaking tub where the homeowners could relax, contemplate and meditate. To learn more about this project visit our website: https://www.neilkelly.com/blog/project_profile/japanese-inspired-spa/ To learn more about Neil Kelly Design Builder, Byron Kellar: https://www.neilkelly.com/designers/byron_kellar/

Lot 113 Saguaro Forest at Desert Mountain

Rains Design

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, black tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Magnolia Remodel

Studio TJP

This elegant powder room has a concrete tile floor, black ceiling, and tiled-in beveled mirror. The pedestal sink was previously in the second floor guest bathroom. Photo by Jim Houston

Gym and Sauna in the basement. Laurel, MD

GloRem

Photo of a large modern bathroom in Baltimore with glass-front cabinets, a corner shower, black tile, yellow walls, light hardwood floors and with a sauna.

Lincoln

Annie Hall Interiors

Michael Lee
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with an integrated sink, black cabinets, multi-coloured walls, laminate benchtops, a freestanding tub, an open shower, black tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors, black floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Tranquil Attic Renovation - Atlanta

Innovative Design Build

Large contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, travertine, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Renovation appartement hypercentre

Alexandre Montagne - Photographe immobilier

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Lyon with a corner shower, black tile, black walls, a trough sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Purer Kontrast

ultramarin - raum fliese bad

Schlichte, klassische Aufteilung mit matter Keramik am WC und Duschtasse und Waschbecken aus Mineralwerkstoffe. Das Becken eingebaut in eine Holzablage mit Stauraummöglichkeit. Klare Linien und ein Materialmix von klein zu groß definieren den Raum. Großes Raumgefühl durch die offene Dusche.

Custom Work

C4 Orion Construction

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Miami with a one-piece toilet, black tile, black walls, black floor and white cabinets.

Studio City Farmhouse

LRWoehler & Associates

Project photographer-Therese Hyde This photo features the casitas bathroom of the modern farmhouse.
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, medium wood cabinets, black tile, black floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Finished Projects

Iron & Oak Studios

Design ideas for an industrial bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, black tile, mosaic tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Country Club Residence

Habachy Designs

Photo by Jeff Roffman
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with a trough sink, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets and black floor.

Hallman Master Bath

James Patrick Walters

Within an enclosure of lava rock, tiny tree frogs and colorful lizards frolic within lush tropical foliage reaching toward the sun.
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, a corner shower and a freestanding tub.

Квартира на Автозаводской

Icon Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Cuervo-Paluxy Ranch New Addition

Jan Jones LLC

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Dallas with black cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and open cabinets.

Richland Hills West Remodel

Inland Bath & Kitchen, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, blue tile, brown tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Brown Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Tile

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.