Brown Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Plain & PoshThe homeowners wanted to improve the layout and function of their tired 1980’s bathrooms. The master bath had a huge sunken tub that took up half the floor space and the shower was tiny and in small room with the toilet. We created a new toilet room and moved the shower to allow it to grow in size. This new space is far more in tune with the client’s needs. The kid’s bath was a large space. It only needed to be updated to today’s look and to flow with the rest of the house. The powder room was small, adding the pedestal sink opened it up and the wallpaper and ship lap added the character that it needed
Sarah SchmidtPenny Round Tile
Photo of a small coastal shower room bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Photo of a small coastal shower room bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a shower curtain, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Sea Pointe Design & RemodelThis is an example of a traditional shower room bathroom in Orange County with medium wood cabinets, a built-in shower, multi-coloured tiles, white walls, wood-effect flooring, a submerged sink, brown floors, a hinged door, beige worktops, a wall niche, a shower bench, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and recessed-panel cabinets.
Lugbill DesignsThis is an example of a medium sized traditional ensuite bathroom in Chicago with blue tiles, white floors, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, a hinged door, white worktops and double sinks.
Studio M Kitchen & BathThis bathroom is the perfect example of how warm woods won't darken your space! With white and blue accents, this master bath is both light and airy.
Scott Amundson Photography, LLC
Lauren Levant InteriorLarge contemporary ensuite bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey floors, a hinged door, black worktops, concrete flooring and concrete worktops.
Court Atkins GroupPhoto of a medium sized farmhouse bathroom in Charleston with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, marble worktops and brown cabinets.
Quartersawn Design BuildInspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a submerged sink, black floors, white worktops and double sinks.
Park and Oak DesignInspiration for a medium sized rural shower room bathroom in Chicago with medium wood cabinets, white walls, marble flooring, a vessel sink, grey floors and flat-panel cabinets.
Alina Druga InteriorsPhoto of a mediterranean bathroom in San Francisco with a submerged bath, a shower/bath combination, a wall mounted toilet, white walls, ceramic flooring, a wall niche and a built in vanity unit.
DESIGN LAB 444Stephanie Russo Photography
Design ideas for a small rural ensuite bathroom in Phoenix with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, mirror tiles, white walls, mosaic tile flooring, a vessel sink, wooden worktops, a hinged door and flat-panel cabinets.
Design ideas for a small rural ensuite bathroom in Phoenix with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, mirror tiles, white walls, mosaic tile flooring, a vessel sink, wooden worktops, a hinged door and flat-panel cabinets.
New England Design & ConstructionThis Brookline remodel took a very compartmentalized floor plan with hallway, separate living room, dining room, kitchen, and 3-season porch, and transformed it into one open living space with cathedral ceilings and lots of light.
photos: Abby Woodman
Spruill Custom Homes, LLCInspiration for a medium sized traditional ensuite bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a built-in shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench and double sinks.
Reflekt Design BuildPhoto: Michelle Schmauder
Industrial bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, cement flooring, a vessel sink, wooden worktops, multi-coloured floors, an open shower, brown worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Industrial bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, cement flooring, a vessel sink, wooden worktops, multi-coloured floors, an open shower, brown worktops and flat-panel cabinets.
Keely Brewer Interior DesignInspiration for a large classic ensuite bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a submerged bath, an alcove shower, beige tiles, brown tiles, glass tiles, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, granite worktops, beige floors and a hinged door.
LGB InteriorsRobert Clark
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional bathroom in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey tiles, ceramic tiles, a built-in bath, a submerged sink, ceramic flooring and green walls.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional bathroom in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, grey tiles, ceramic tiles, a built-in bath, a submerged sink, ceramic flooring and green walls.
Mosaik Design & RemodelingThis existing sleeping porch was reworked into a stunning Mid Century bathroom complete with geometric shapes that add interest and texture. Rich woods add warmth to the black and white tiles. Wood tile was installed on the shower walls and pick up on the wood vanity and Asian-inspired custom built armoire.
Benedict AugustPhoto of a small rural shower room bathroom in Orange County with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tiles, ceramic tiles, beige walls, cement flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, multi-coloured floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and flat-panel cabinets.
Bath + KitchenThis is an example of a small traditional shower room bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white tiles, porcelain tiles, a submerged sink, marble worktops, a shower curtain, grey worktops, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, white floors and shaker cabinets.
Brown Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.6