Home Renovation and Decoration/Crossford

Gordon King Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in Ottawa with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, white walls, a console sink, marble benchtops and white cabinets.

Hope Ranch - Bathroom Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a mid-sized master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathrooms

Bashtan at ARCHITECTURE HUB

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, a console sink and grey floor.

Mt. Airy, Philadelphia: Two Bathroom Remodel with Custom Shower Niches

Bellweather Design-Build, LLC

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, yellow walls, a console sink, brown floor, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Eclectic Masterpiece

apartmentjeanie

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic 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, a console sink, grey floor, subway tile, porcelain floors and a shower curtain.

123 House

Gradient Architecture PLLC

The tub utilizes as fixed shower glass in lieu of a rod and curtain. The bathroom is designed with long subway tiles and a large niche with ample space for bathing needs.

Квартира в Санкт-Петебурге

Marina Filippova Designs

дизайн Марина Филиппова Фото Юрий Молодковец
Transitional bathroom in Moscow with an alcove tub, a console sink and brown tile.

Multi-Unit New Construction

Downtown Decorators

E-Design bathroom. Marble look porcelain done in a herringbone pattern. Wood-look porcelain on the floor. Vanity was Home Depot sourced, done in a grey with white quartz fabricated top.

ASID Showcase House 2014 - Twin Girls' Playroom & Bathroom | Che Bella Interiors

Che Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling

Our clients were looking for a way to update this original bathroom in their 1940's home for their twin girls. We had the challenge of keeping all of the original tile, and adding colors and frills to make the bathroom more girly. A custom roman treatment, shower curtain and sink skirt added softness to all of the tile. The sink was original to the home, and in great condition. Photos by Ehlen Creative

Eclectic Small Bathroom

Kohler

Built in the early 1900s, this brownstone’s 83-square-foot bathroom had seen better days. Upgrades like a furniture-style vanity and oil-rubbed bronze faucetry preserve its vintage feel while adding modern functionality.

Bathroom

Tara Seawright Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with subway tile, a shower/bathtub combo, a console sink, open cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, white walls, marble floors and marble benchtops.

ЖК Лефортово парк

Ольга Танцурина

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, a console sink, grey floor, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

English Cottage Remodel

Beyond Kitchens

Photographer: Marit Williams Photography
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Other with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

PtichkaHouse (реализация)

Ира Носова

This is an example of a scandinavian bathroom in Moscow with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, a console sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, brown benchtops and an enclosed toilet.

Mid-Century Modern Meets Traditional | Renovation

Tera Janelle Design

Contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, white walls, a console sink and grey floor.

Stéphanie Fortier Design, SUNNYBROOK REMODEL

Stéphanie Fortier Design

Bodoum Photographie
Design ideas for a modern 3/4 bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, green walls, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, light wood cabinets, subway tile and a console sink.

Montclair - Willow Street Apartments

Debra David Architect LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

NYC Modern White Bathroom and Kitchen Renovation

Lee Hoffman

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in New York with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo and white tile.

Traditional Bathroom

This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Houston with marble benchtops, subway tile, a shower/bathtub combo, a console sink, mosaic tile floors, an alcove tub, black walls and black and white tile.

Leckhampton Cottage, Cheltenham

Completion Interior Design & Architecture

This is an example of an eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Gloucestershire with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, a console sink, orange floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and a Console Sink

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.