Photography: Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors and grey floor.

Piedmont Kitchen and Bathroom

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

The layout of this bathroom was reconfigured by locating the new tub on the rear wall, and putting the toilet on the left of the vanity. The wall on the left of the existing vanity was taken out.

White Marble Guest Bath - Oakbrook Re-Model

Sarah Goesling - Goesling Group

Bruce Starrenburg
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls and marble floors.

Contemporary Bathroom

Malcolm Duffin Design

Contemporary bathroom in Other with a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile and an alcove tub.

Modern Traditional

Frances Herrera Interior Design

My team took a fresh approach to traditional style in this home. Inspired by fresh cut blossoms and a crisp palette, we transformed the space with airy elegance. Exquisite natural stones and antique silhouettes coupled with chalky white hues created an understated elegance as romantic as a love poem.

Pacific Heights Remodel and Addition

EAG Studio

Tile layouts, slab walls, obsidian mosaic floor, teak cabinetry, smoked mirror backsplash, glass tiled backsplash, teak-framed tub deck with towel shelving

Contemporary Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with an alcove tub, gray tile, grey walls, a curbless shower, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, concrete floors, solid surface benchtops, an undermount sink and slate.

Silver Strand Beach House

ROBERT KERR architecture design

Art Gray, Art Gray Photography
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, yellow tile, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Boston Contemporary

Ana Donohue Interiors

Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Boston with a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Wayland Renovation

Michael Kim Associates

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, light wood cabinets, cement tile, grey walls, wood benchtops and beige benchtops.

Bathroom

Thomas Jacobson Construction, Inc

New 4 bedroom home construction artfully designed by E. Cobb Architects for a lively young family maximizes a corner street-to-street lot, providing a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience. A custom steel and glass central stairwell unifies the space and leads to a roof top deck leveraging a view of Lake Washington. ©2012 Steve Keating Photography

Master Bathroom

RLH Studio

Architect: Cook Architectural Design Studio General Contractor: Erotas Building Corp Photo Credit: Susan Gilmore Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with marble benchtops, marble floors, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, white walls, an undermount sink and grey benchtops.

Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Project

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

pine street

jennifer rhode design

circular floor tile adds dimension to the space.
Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Revitalizing Your Bathroom: A Refreshing Makeover

Ariel Arts

A great way to unwind or kickstart your day is by using an uplifting bathroom. This bathroom refresh is modern and airy, with shower tiles that add just the right amount of color while keeping it light. The brass hardware in the shower and chandelier add interest, while the simple vanity with wood cabinet doors provides warmth.

Primary Bathroom

Fuse Design+Build

This is an example of a modern master bathroom in Other with a corner tub, a corner shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

A new family home

Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

Another guest bathroom includes a single sink and shower/tub combination.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops and planked wall panelling.

Modern Masterbath Remodel

Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a double shower, yellow walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

North Wahroonga - Serene

Novale Bathrooms

Upstairs main bathroom
This is an example of a large modern kids bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, green walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Corner 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.