Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

The Beacon

Colega Architects

Weldon Brewster
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Multi-Generational New Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts kids bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, slate, beige walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Gallery 2

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

Large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, plywood floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops and an alcove shower.

Gilman Residence

Brian Morgan Architects, LLC

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This is an example of a modern master bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, plywood floors and tile benchtops.

Modern Bathroom

Fine Fixtures

Ever the retro powder room station, Sundance is art deco fused with a festival vibe. Super retro and fun, it’s still a simplistic work of art in terms of outline and finishes. Even with color rush in retro red, its outline is definitively sleek, chic and sophisticated. Doubling as an office vanity, Sundance is a popular choice for bold, yet practical, storage and display solutions with a futuristic concept.

VINYL

FLOORING & CARPET WAREHOUSE

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white walls and plywood floors.

Living Small - Mt. Gretna Cottage

Interior Design by Anastasia

Laudermilch Photography - Tony Laudermilch Painted over tile board with mossy green walls to invite the outside in.
Small country 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, a one-piece toilet, brown walls, plywood floors and brown benchtops.

Bath 2

Zade Construction

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with beige walls, plywood floors, an integrated sink and marble benchtops.

Luxurious Master Suite

Closet Factory - Colorado

Photo of a large traditional bathroom in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, plywood floors and brown floor.

Amenagement et decoration d'un appartement en duplex à Lille

User

Photo of a small scandinavian master bathroom in Lille with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, plywood floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity, recessed and wallpaper.

Bathrooms

Possley Builders LLC

Added a slightly larger walk in shower with a bench seat. Added accent tile work band and in the shower niches.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Detroit with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Master Bath Luminescence

IKB Design & Construction

Large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, mosaic tile, beige walls, plywood floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and blue tile.

Green Hills Remodel

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Monroe Traditional Home

Len's Remodeling And Contracting Services

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Newark with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

PR Bathroom

Todays Kitchens

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

EAST 4TH

Patrice Rios Design

Master bathroom design. Light wood flooring. Olive green cabinetry. Granite countertops and glass tiled backsplash. Chrome plumbing fixtures.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, multi-coloured walls, plywood floors, a drop-in sink and granite benchtops.

Multi-Generational New Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Large arts and crafts kids bathroom in Chicago with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, slate, beige walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper, wallpaper, beaded inset cabinets and multi-coloured tile.

My Gallery

Gemini Tile & Marble

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, plywood floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Luxurious Master Suite

Closet Factory - Colorado

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Denver with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, plywood floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Brown Bathroom Design Ideas with Plywood 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.