Photo by Lair
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, beige tile, beige walls, porcelain floors and granite benchtops.

Санузел в стиле Лофт

J-UNO

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

La Jolla Shores

CM Natural Designs

Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets and a freestanding vanity.

North Georgia French County Home

Craig Alan Homes, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and marble benchtops.

Ranch Remodel

Designing Dreams by Ajay

Interior Design- Designing Dreams by Ajay
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, pebble tile floors, a japanese tub and a corner shower.

Tiny Mountain Cabin

Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC

The design of the cabin began with the client’s discovery of an old mirror which had once been part of a hall tree. Painted In a rustic white finish, the orange pine walls of the cabin were painted by the homeowners on hand using a sock and rubbing paint with a light hand so that the knots would show clearly and you would achieve the look of a lime-washed wall. A custom vanity was fashioned to match the details on the antique mirror and a textured iron vessel sink sits atop. Polished nickel faucets, cast iron tub, and old fashioned toilet are from Herbeau. The antique French Iron bed was located on line and brought in from California. The peeling paint shows the layers of age with French blue, white and rust tones peeking through. An iron chandelier adorned with Strauss crystal and created by Schonbek hangs from the ceiling and matching sconces are fastened into the mirror. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].

Vacation Home | Puerto Nuevo, Baja California

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

This casita was completely renovated from floor to ceiling in preparation of Airbnb short term romantic getaways. The color palette of teal green, blue and white was brought to life with curated antiques that were stripped of their dark stain colors, collected fine linens, fine plaster wall finishes, authentic Turkish rugs, antique and custom light fixtures, original oil paintings and moorish chevron tile and Moroccan pattern choices.

Ojai Spanish Mission Style Tub and outdoor shower

Timothy J. Droney General Contractor

Old California Mission Style home remodeled from funky 1970's cottage with no style. Now this looks like a real old world home that fits right into the Ojai, California landscape. Handmade custom sized terra cotta tiles throughout, with dark stain and wax makes for a worn, used and real live texture from long ago. Wrought iron Spanish lighting, new glass doors and wood windows to capture the light and bright valley sun. The owners are from India, so we incorporated Indian designs and antiques where possible. An outdoor shower, and an outdoor hallway are new additions, along with the olive tree, craned in over the new roof. A courtyard with Spanish style outdoor fireplace with Indian overtones border the exterior of the courtyard. Distressed, stained and glazed ceiling beams, handmade doors and cabinetry help give an old world feel.

Menlo Park Rustic Bathroom Remodeling

Direct Home Remodeling, Inc.

Up close with the waterproof painted wood paneled walls, bronze accessories and Bronze metal niche frame.
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with louvered cabinets, distressed cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, yellow benchtops, white floor, an open shower, multi-coloured tile and concrete floors.

Transitional Elegance Media Bathroom

John McClain Design

Elegant yet glamorous textural wallcovering is the best way to showcase this marble and gold leaf vanity. Gold accents throughout this small media bath. Stephen Allen Photography

Great Falls Farmhouse Master Bath

Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.

Dimitri Ganas - PhotographybyDimitri.net
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an open shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Rustic Refinement -- Bathroom

HomeClick

Native Trails Americana 36" Vanity Cabinet Bath furniture handcrafted from reclaimed barn wood by American artisans. Built to last for generations. Character is a thing of the past. Handcrafted by American artisans from reclaimed wood, each Americana Vanity has a character as rich as its history. Its beautifully textured wood, rescued from structures of the past: old barns, homesteads, and fencing, has stood the test of time. These strong heirloom pieces lend soulful presence and are complemented with hand-forged iron hardware.

Wisconsin Hills Hideaway

Roughing It In Style

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with beige walls, an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets and slate floors.

Buckner

Bella Vista Company

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls and terra-cotta floors.

Ft. Lauderdale Villa

Richter Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Miami with distressed cabinets, beige tile, marble, marble benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Gorgeous Custom Bathroom with Extra Large Shower

JM Kitchen & Bath Design

Juli
Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Une salle de bain sous les toits de Paris

Atelier Sagitta

Photo of a small scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Paris with distressed cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, medium hardwood floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Montana Family Compound

Shannon Callaghan Interior Design

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and an integrated sink.

Historic Whole House Renovation - Guest Bath

Alair Homes Decatur

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Atlanta with a vessel sink, distressed cabinets, white tile, subway tile and a shower curtain.

Caruth Home - Fall 2012/Winter 2013

Key Residential

LAIR Architectural + Interior Photography
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Dallas with distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub and louvered cabinets.

Brown Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed 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.