Timeless Jack n Jill Bath - Naperville IL

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, beige cabinets and vaulted.

Casa AJ

ARCHITREK | Andrea Bonetti Architecture

Design ideas for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, an open shower, brown benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity, grey walls and grey floor.

Nola Tile Secondary Bathroom

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

This beautiful secondary bathroom is a welcoming space that will spoil and comfort any guest. The 8x8 decorative Nola Orleans tile is the focal point of the room and creates movement in the design. The 3x12 cotton white subway tile and deep white Kohler tub provide a clean backdrop to allow the flooring to take center stage, while making the room appear spacious. A shaker style vanity in Harbor finish and shadow storm vanity top elevate the space and Kohler chrome fixtures throughout add a perfect touch of sparkle. We love the mirror that was chosen by our client which compliments the floor pattern and ties the design perfectly together in an elegant way. You don’t have to feel limited when it comes to the design of your secondary bathroom. We can design a space for you that every one of your guests will love and that you will be proud to showcase in your home.

Corona Heights Condo

Studio Maven

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a trough sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Dune Road Bathroom Remodel in Bethany Beach DE

Sea Light Design-Build

Bathroom Remodel in Dune Road, Bethany Beach DE - Bathroom with Light Gray Subway Wall Tiles
Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

New Bathroom Remodel

Manny's Home Improvement

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Квартира 2019 Набережная

Дина Шашкова

Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Forest Hill Addition

Eurodale Developments Inc

Kids bath
Photo of a traditional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and a niche.

Baltimore Modern Home on Elm

Home Methods

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Costa Mesa Guest Bathroom

Inspire Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, white floor and a sliding shower screen.

Alexandria Bathroom

Bath + Kitchen

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Laurelhurst Remodel

JDL Development Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom in the ADU

WSM Craft

Perfectly settled in the shade of three majestic oak trees, this timeless homestead evokes a deep sense of belonging to the land. The Wilson Architects farmhouse design riffs on the agrarian history of the region while employing contemporary green technologies and methods. Honoring centuries-old artisan traditions and the rich local talent carrying those traditions today, the home is adorned with intricate handmade details including custom site-harvested millwork, forged iron hardware, and inventive stone masonry. Welcome family and guests comfortably in the detached garage apartment. Enjoy long range views of these ancient mountains with ample space, inside and out.

Shared bath

PK Designs LLC.

Shared bath is equally tranquil and inviting.
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Stylish Guest Bath

TEC Construction & Development

The beautiful guest bath continues the flow and look of this updated condo.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a console sink and a sliding shower screen.

Queen Anne Condo

Karen Ellentuck. ASID

Krogstad Photography
Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a console sink and solid surface benchtops.

Gibson Island Contemporary Manor

Staging with Style LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and an alcove tub.

Classic guest bathroom

Natalie Howe Design

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, stone tile, a one-piece toilet, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Some Installations

Ludlow Tile and Marble

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo and gray tile.

3/4 Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub

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.