This project was such a joy! From the craftsman touches to the handmade tile we absolutely loved working on this bathroom. While taking on the bathroom we took on other changes throughout the home such as stairs, hardwood, custom cabinetry, and more.

Corte Madera

CM Natural Designs

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, turquoise floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Modern Condo Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Small condo bathroom gets modern update with walk in shower tiled with vertical white subway tile, black slate style niche and shower floor, rain head shower with hand shower, and partial glass door. New flooring, lighting, vanity, and sink.

Olas

7th House Interiors

Photo of a small scandinavian master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Midnight Wine House

Kitty Lee Architecture

Small contemporary master wet room bathroom in Sydney with brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Ann Arbor Mother-in-Law Bathroom Remodel

KSI Kitchen & Bath

Ann Arbor homeowner was looking to remodel a bathroom for mother-in-law moving in. Merillat Masterpiece in Quarter Sawn Oak, Peppercorn finish. The countertops are Athena Granite, fixtures are in polished chrome, and the tile is all from Virginia Tile. The floor tile which looks like wood is Tabula Cenere 6x36 Rectified. It ties in beautifully with the soft brown tones in the shower of Stone Project Gold Falda Vein 12x24. The real show stopper here and focal point is the beautiful pepple accent running vertical to match with the floor - Random Cobbles Sterling MegaMix. The drop down bench on left makes it easy for Mom to maneuver in and out of the shower. Access - grab bars along the outside and inside shower walls provide needed assistance and serve also as towel racks.

Jack & Jill Bathroom

Wauwatosa By Design

We renovated this bathroom with marble subway tile on the walls & hex marble tiles on the floor. We custom built the vanity and radiator cover to fit the space. The original tub was kept and re-enameled.

Brazilian Bathroom Remodel

Rayna Vogel Interior Design, LLC

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

MNV3

The London Bath Co.

Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, grey walls, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and an integrated sink.

Mid Mod Guest Bath

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

A small guest bath in this Lakewood mid century was updated to be much more user friendly but remain true to the aesthetic of the home. A custom wall-hung walnut vanity with linear asymmetrical holly inlays sits beneath a custom blue concrete sinktop. The entire vanity wall and shower is tiled in a unique textured Porcelanosa tile in white. Tim Gormley, TG Image

Modern Teak Bathroom

place architecture:design

A renovated master bathroom in this mid-century house, created a spa-like atmosphere in this small space. To maintain the clean lines, the mirror and slender shelves were recessed into an new 2x6 wall for additional storage. This enabled the wall hung toilet to be mounted in this 'double' exterior wall without protruding into the space. The horizontal lines of the custom teak vanity + recessed shelves work seamlessly with the monolithic vanity top. Tom Holdsworth Photography

Rome - Interior photography

Francesco Todaro

Francesco todaro
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Rome with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, brown tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Hyacinth

Spaciz Design Company Inc.

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Full Home on Rodeo

DES Home Renovations

Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in New York with brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Hollow Renovation

Square Inch Design

Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Hastings Mid-Century Guest Bath

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

This is a Design-Build project by Kitchen Inspiration Inc. Cabinetry: Sollera Fine Cabinetry - Rif white Oak Countertop: Vadara Quartz
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Sage Eichler Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

This Willow Glen Eichler had undergone an 80s renovation that sadly didn't take the midcentury modern architecture into consideration. We converted both bathrooms back to a midcentury modern style with an infusion of Japandi elements. We borrowed space from the master bedroom to make the master ensuite a luxurious curbless wet room with soaking tub and Japanese tiles.

Lake House Lavatory

Mom's Design Build

Inspiration for a small bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, pink tile, wood-look tile, pink walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Falke

MALLUVIA Innenarchitektur

Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white tile, marble, beige walls, an open shower, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Silverlake Lake Home

SHAPESIDE

Photo of a small modern bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Small Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown 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.