Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white walls, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Anamor Bath

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Brad Knipstein
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Forest Lake Renovation

YAMINI DESIGNS

A master bath renovation in a lake front home with a farmhouse vibe and easy to maintain finishes.
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Chicago with distressed cabinets, white tile, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, black floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, planked wall panelling, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Mission Dolores

Jeff King & Company

Aubrie Pick Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, green tile, white walls, white floor and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom | Home Addition & Remodel | Brentwood

Pure Builders Inc.

This luxurious master bathroom comes in a classic white and blue color scheme of timeless beauty. The navy blue floating double vanity is matched with an all white quartz countertop, Pirellone sink faucets, and a large linen closet. The bathroom floor is brought to life with a basket weave mosaic tile that continues into the large walk in shower, with both a rain shower-head and handheld shower head.

2020 NARI CotY Award-Winning Bathroom

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

HDR Remodeling, Inc., Berkeley, California, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath $50,001 to $75,000
Small traditional bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bloomfield Street Duplex

J. PATRYCE DESIGN

Photo of a midcentury bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Little Harbor, Cohasset

Janet Shea Interiors

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and a single vanity.

Santa Ynez Remodel

Designology Studio LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and marble benchtops.

Lake Chateau

Nate Fischer Interiors

Inspiration for a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with gray tile, ceramic tile, cement tiles, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, an undermount sink and multi-coloured floor.

Somerset Residence

AAI-Poggenpohl

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Telluride Cabin

Artisan Builders LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, grey walls, grey floor, slate floors and a hinged shower door.

Sunnyside Bathroom

Arch Construction & Design, Inc.

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

PISO AMANDA. REFORMA INTEGRAL DE PISO.

Farnsworth Estudio de Arquitectura

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Beverly Woods Master Suite Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

White and gold geometric wall paper pops against the marble-look porcelain tile, black quartz counters and brass accents. The black framed shower enclosure creates a modern look. Winner of the 2019 NARI of Greater Charlotte Contractor of the Year Award for Best Interior Under $100k. © Lassiter Photography 2019

Master bathroom

Gold Leaf Ventures/Construction

Farm house bathroom with shower accent wall
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and grey floor.

Modern Bathroom

Schulte Design Build

Our clients wanted to update the bathroom on the main floor to reflect the style of the rest of their home. The clean white lines, gold fixtures and floating vanity give this space a very elegant and modern look.

Stunning Hall Bathroom- Phoenix

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Historic Central Remodel

AFT Construction

A full home remodel of this historic residence.
Inspiration for a traditional master bathroom in Phoenix with white tile, an undermount sink, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, green walls, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Stanford New Construction

Fiorella Design, LLC

Transitional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with a Shower/Bathtub Combo and an Alcove Shower

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.