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.

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.

18th Street rear apartment

Karin Payson architecture + design

Brad Knipstein
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, stone tile, beige walls, marble floors and white tile.

Sandringham House by Doherty Design & Techne Architects

Fibonacci Stone

Derek Swalwell. Images courtesy of Doherty Design Studio and Techne Architects
Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet and white tile.

Shadowbox

Sebastian Eilert Architecture

LIght sized bathroom, typical for each bedroom. High windows provide natural light.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Miami with an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

MARAIS

Studio Yzé

Rénovation d'un triplex de 70m² dans un Hôtel Particulier situé dans le Marais. Le premier enjeu de ce projet était de retravailler et redéfinir l'usage de chacun des espaces de l'appartement. Le jeune couple souhaitait également pouvoir recevoir du monde tout en permettant à chacun de rester indépendant et garder son intimité. Ainsi, chaque étage de ce triplex offre un grand volume dans lequel vient s'insérer un usage : Au premier étage, l'espace nuit, avec chambre et salle d'eau attenante. Au rez-de-chaussée, l'ancien séjour/cuisine devient une cuisine à part entière En cours anglaise, l'ancienne chambre devient un salon avec une salle de bain attenante qui permet ainsi de recevoir aisément du monde. Les volumes de cet appartement sont baignés d'une belle lumière naturelle qui a permis d'affirmer une palette de couleurs variée dans l'ensemble des pièces de vie. Les couleurs intenses gagnent en profondeur en se confrontant à des matières plus nuancées comme le marbre qui confèrent une certaine sobriété aux espaces. Dans un jeu de variations permanentes, le clair-obscur révèle les contrastes de couleurs et de formes et confère à cet appartement une atmosphère à la fois douce et élégante.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Remodel

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

A node to mid-century modern style which can be very chic and trendy, as this style is heating up in many renovation projects. This bathroom remodel has elements that tend towards this leading trend. We love designing your spaces and putting a distinctive style for each client. Must see the before photos and layout of the space. Custom teak vanity cabinet

Spring Lake Retreat

threshold interiors

Photo of a beach style bathroom in New York with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design

Salted Hue, LLC

This small bathroom needed to serve a family with 4 kids, so double sinks were still a must. The rustic vanity turned out so beautiful and they loved the idea of raised ceramic sinks. Oil rubbed bronze accents, soft gray paint, gray wood plank ceramic tile, and white penny tile in the shower pulled this bathroom together seamlessly.

Contemporary Bathroom in Alexandria, VA

Design Studio International

The new vanity wall is ready for it's close up. Lovely mix of colors, materials, and textures makes this space a pleasure to use every morning and night. In addition, the vanity offers surprising amount of closed and open storage. Bob Narod, Photographer

Reforma e interiorismo en Guadarrama

Helena Martín

Javier Bravo
Photo of a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Ross Project

Rasmussen Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Appartamento a Milano Santa Maria delle Grazie

Giuliana Maffeis Architect

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, beige walls, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, beige benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and an open shower.

MAISON DE CAMPAGNE - SURFONDS

LES CHANTIERS COTTIN

Victor Grandgeorges
Mid-sized country bathroom in Paris with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and open cabinets.

Jacqueline - нашествие гусиных лапок

ID Design | Irina Derbeneva

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Landings Master Bath

Dawn Ingram Design

Large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, blue walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

east 2nd rockstar

mango design co

Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

1 Irving Plaza

Signature Interior Designs

Small arts and crafts kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Sleek modern master bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Red Ranch Studio photography
Inspiration for a large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and a Vessel 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.