Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, stone tile, beige walls, gray tile, white tile, white floor and white benchtops.

Bathrooms

JMS Interiors

Leaving clear and clean spaces makes a world of difference - even in a limited area. Using the right color(s) can change an ordinary bathroom into a spa like experience.

Master bath

James McNeal Architecture and Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, black and white tile, yellow walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, marble floors and white floor.

Southold - Modern Twist on North Fork Home

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

Master Bathroom remodel in North Fork vacation house. The marble tile floor flows straight through to the shower eliminating the need for a curb. A stationary glass panel keeps the water in and eliminates the need for a door. Glass tile on the walls compliments the marble on the floor while maintaining the modern feel of the space.

Calm luxury in Needham, MA Master Bathroom

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

Located right off the Primary bedroom – this bathroom is located in the far corners of the house. It should be used as a retreat, to rejuvenate and recharge – exactly what our homeowners asked for. We came alongside our client – listening to the pain points and hearing the need and desire for a functional, calming retreat, a drastic change from the disjointed, previous space with exposed pipes from a previous renovation. We worked very closely through the design and materials selections phase, hand selecting the marble tile on the feature wall, sourcing luxe gold finishes and suggesting creative solutions (like the shower’s linear drain and the hidden niche on the inside of the shower’s knee wall). The Maax Tosca soaker tub is a main feature and our client's #1 request. Add the Toto Nexus bidet toilet and a custom double vanity with a countertop tower for added storage, this luxury retreat is a must for busy, working parents.

The Forest Way Remodel: Minimal Primary Bathroom

Mavella Home

A stunning minimal primary bathroom features marble herringbone shower tiles, hexagon mosaic floor tiles, and niche. We removed the bathtub to make the shower area larger. Also features a modern floating toilet, floating quartz shower bench, and custom white oak shaker vanity with a stacked quartz countertop. It feels perfectly curated with a mix of matte black and brass metals. The simplicity of the bathroom is balanced out with the patterned marble floors.

Notting Hill Upper Maisonette

Barlow & Barlow Design

Green and pink guest bathroom with green metro tiles. brass hardware and pink sink.
This is an example of a large eclectic master bathroom in London with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Powell Ohio Master Bath

Jim Deen/Kitchen Kraft

This Powell, Ohio Bathroom design was created by Senior Bathroom Designer Jim Deen of Dream Baths by Kitchen Kraft. Pictures by John Evans
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Columbus with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Franklin Street Loft - Bathroom

Jane Kim Architect

Photography by Eduard Hueber / archphoto North and south exposures in this 3000 square foot loft in Tribeca allowed us to line the south facing wall with two guest bedrooms and a 900 sf master suite. The trapezoid shaped plan creates an exaggerated perspective as one looks through the main living space space to the kitchen. The ceilings and columns are stripped to bring the industrial space back to its most elemental state. The blackened steel canopy and blackened steel doors were designed to complement the raw wood and wrought iron columns of the stripped space. Salvaged materials such as reclaimed barn wood for the counters and reclaimed marble slabs in the master bathroom were used to enhance the industrial feel of the space.

Complete Reno and Addition

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a console sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse

Swanson Homes

We love how the mix of materials-- dark metals, white oak cabinetry and marble flooring-- all work together to create this sophisticated and relaxing space.

Elegant Kitchen and Bathroom Design Build in NW, Washington, DC.

Finesse Design Remodeling

A clean modern white bathroom located in a Washington, DC condo.
Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in DC Metro with white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Master Bath Renovation - Burke, VA

Alison Giese Interiors

This master bath was reconfigured by opening up the wall between the former tub/shower, and a dry vanity. A new transom window added in much-needed natural light. The floors have radiant heat, with carrara marble hexagon tile. The vanity is semi-custom white oak, with a carrara top. Polished nickel fixtures finish the clean look. Photo: Robert Radifera

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, grey floor, marble floors, a pedestal sink, grey cabinets and marble benchtops.

Luxury Farmhouse Bathroom

Juxtaposed Interiors

Kat Alves-Photography
Inspiration for a small country bathroom in Sacramento with black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Arboles Whole House Remodel

M Prevost Design

Whole House Remodel in a modern spanish meets california casual aesthetic.
Transitional bathroom in San Diego with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and shaker cabinets.

Architecture Photography for Arterberry Cooke

Weller Photography

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Middlesex Kids Bathroom

Blueprint

Bathroom renovation, Assisted client with floor, shower and wall tile selections and design.
Design ideas for a small traditional kids bathroom in Other with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Evanston: Gross Pointe

Lugbill Designs

Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white tile, white walls, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse

Swanson Homes

We love how the mix of materials-- dark metals, white oak cabinetry and marble flooring-- all work together to create this sophisticated and relaxing space.

Brown Bathroom Design Ideas with Marble Floors

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.