Inspiration for a large traditional bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, stone slab, brown walls and slate floors.

Newport VT Lake Residence

Stina Booth Photographer

Stina Booth
Large traditional master bathroom in Burlington with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Suite Remodel

Dawn Cook Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Cleveland with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, beige tile, stone slab, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door, a two-piece toilet, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Statement freestanding bath in front of fireplace

Brooke Copp-Barton Interiors

The original fireplace and statement wallpaper form the perfect backdrop to long, lazy bathing.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, ceramic floors and brown floor.

Eclectic Manor Family Bathroom, Devon

User

White brick wall tiles have been continued around the side of the bath which keeps the design sharp and focused.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Devon with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, brown walls and ceramic floors.

Ladue 3.2 Acre English Estate

Pleasant View Construction

Photo of an expansive traditional master bathroom in St Louis with a freestanding tub, brown walls, limestone floors and brown floor.

Bathrooms

Mr. D Cabinet Repairs & Woodworking

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, medium hardwood floors, a two-piece toilet, brown walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and brown floor.

Charming hall bath

Lowe's of Timonium, MD

Shower with corner bench, Dreamline shower door - slides open from the center
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, brown walls and porcelain floors.

Ackerly Summer Home

Heiberg Cummings Design

This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown walls, terra-cotta floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops and brown floor.

Waterford Home

Thaddeus Drew Remodeling

This Texan style bathroom features two separate stations and ample storage space. Her station features a makeup area and large mirrors, while his area includes a great cabinet for linen storage. Large tiles cover the bathroom floor and long white tiles line the inside and outer bottom ring of the glass shower. A decorative pattern follows the shower hardware up the wall and the multi colored marble stone matches the vanity countertops.

BAGNO OSPITI

LINEA BAGNO di Serato Carmen

La cura dei dettagli rende splendido anche un bagno di piccole dimensioni.
Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Venice with light wood cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, brown walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Hudson Valley Preservation

La Pietra Tile & Stone

Hudson Valley Preservation
Small traditional bathroom in New York with a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, brown walls, marble floors, a vessel sink and marble benchtops.

Charming hall bath

Lowe's of Timonium, MD

White vanity with white marble top
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, brown walls and porcelain floors.

Bearspaw Estates

Ambiance Coatings & Finishes Inc

Shabby-chic powder room utilizing Pure & Original 100% natural mineral lime Fresco paint.
Traditional bathroom in Calgary with a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, brown walls and a pedestal sink.

Ladue 3.2 Acre English Estate

Pleasant View Construction

This is an example of an expansive traditional master bathroom in St Louis with a freestanding tub, brown walls, limestone floors and brown floor.

Hilltop Homestead

WJ Sellers Homes Inc.

We love a double vanity in master bathrooms!
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and beige floor.

Abitazione Privata con affitta camere in uno stile caldo e shabby

Valentina Solera Architetto

fotografie di Viola Cafuli
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with a double shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, brown walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Lafayette Window Treatments

Basket of Daisies

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Cedar Rapids with a freestanding tub and brown walls.

Custom Home Low $400's

Renovations Specialist

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Charlotte with brown walls and a vessel sink.

Catonsville Project

Nouveau Home & Interior Design

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Shabby-Chic Style Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Walls

If you’re looking for shabby-chic style 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 Shabby-Chic Style 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.