The natural light highlights the patina of green hand-glazed tiles, concrete bath and hanging plants
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, green tile, ceramic tile, concrete floors, marble benchtops, an open shower, green benchtops, a floating vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, grey floor and a niche.

1840's Sweet Shoppe

Hi Tech Projects

This is an example of a small country master bathroom in Brisbane with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

MSN Homes Griffin display home

ProAbode Photography

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with an alcove tub, a corner shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Rossmoyne Bathroom

On The Ball Bathrooms

Design ideas for a bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Surrey Hills bathrooms

Jasmine McClelland Design

Main bedroom en suite
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, mosaic tile, marble floors, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

WEST MELBOURNE 01

Ed Ewers Architecture

Design ideas for an industrial bathroom in Melbourne with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain and a single vanity.

Tranquility in a Modern Bathroom

NICHEdg

This bathroom has been completely transformed into a modern spa-worthy sanctuary. Photo: Virtual 360 NY
This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Acorn Cottage

Susan Anthony Interiors

Photo by Ellen McDermott
This is an example of a mid-sized country bathroom in New York with a console sink, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors and a shower/bathtub combo.

Mid Valley Modern Farmhouse

Inplace, LTD

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity, an alcove tub, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, a shower curtain and a single vanity.

Navy is a Neutral Ranch Remodel & Addition

KBG Design

Beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops and a shower curtain.

Southern Charm

Noelle Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, blue tile, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, white cabinets, marble floors and engineered quartz benchtops.

Altadore Residence

Avid Interior Design Inc.

New build dreams always require a clear design vision and this 3,650 sf home exemplifies that. Our clients desired a stylish, modern aesthetic with timeless elements to create balance throughout their home. With our clients intention in mind, we achieved an open concept floor plan complimented by an eye-catching open riser staircase. Custom designed features are showcased throughout, combined with glass and stone elements, subtle wood tones, and hand selected finishes. The entire home was designed with purpose and styled with carefully curated furnishings and decor that ties these complimenting elements together to achieve the end goal. At Avid Interior Design, our goal is to always take a highly conscious, detailed approach with our clients. With that focus for our Altadore project, we were able to create the desirable balance between timeless and modern, to make one more dream come true.

DADU Condominium

microhouse

This DADU features 2 1/2 bathrooms.
Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Banner Day Interiors: Green Bathroom Tiles for Guest Bath

Fireclay Tile

Designed by Banner Day Interiors, these minty green bathroom tiles in a subway pattern add just the right pop of color to this classic-inspired shower. Sample more handmade colors at fireclaytile.com/samples TILE SHOWN 4x8 Tiles in Celadon

Modern Bohemian Remodel

KH Home Design and Furnishings

His and her shower niches perfect for personal items. This niche is surround by a matte white 3x6 subway tile and features a black hexagon tile pattern on the inset.

Award-Winning Guest Bathroom - Myers Park

Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.

Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Timeless Master Bathroom

Very Red Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Farmhouse Bath

HAVEN design+building llc

This stylish update for a family bathroom in a Vermont country house involved a complete reconfiguration of the layout to allow for a built-in linen closet, a 42" wide soaking tub/shower and a double vanity. The reclaimed pine vanity and iron hardware play off the patterned tile floor and ship lap walls for a contemporary eclectic mix.

Martin

A Touch of Elegance Studio

After Picture with the carrara look quartz counter, under mounted sinks, flat panel white vanity and dark porcelain tile..
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Las Vegas with white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Our Work

K&M Flooring

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Claw-foot Tub and 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.