Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Clarendon House

Benedict Design

The new secondary bathroom is a very compact and efficient layout that shares the extra space provided by stepping the rear additions to the boundary. Behind the shower is a small shed accessed from the back deck, and the media wall in the living room takes a slice out of the space too. Plentiful light beams down through the Velux and the patterned wall tiles provide a playful backdrop to a simple black, white & timber pallete.

Coastal Retreat

Angie Keyes CKBD

This Project was so fun, the client was a dream to work with. So open to new ideas. Since this is on a canal the coastal theme was prefect for the client. We gutted both bathrooms. The master bath was a complete waste of space, a huge tub took much of the room. So we removed that and shower which was all strange angles. By combining the tub and shower into a wet room we were able to do 2 large separate vanities and still had room to space. The guest bath received a new coastal look as well which included a better functioning shower.

Contemporary Coastal

Avalon Architectural, Inc.

A bold statement tub creates a soothing oasis in the master suite.
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a hinged shower door, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Apartment - Downtown, Manhattan

L-ONE DESIGN,LLC

Small Bathroom renovation for the downtown Manhattan project. Photos by Richard Cadan Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Appartamento - Quartiere Vigna Clara - Ristrutturazione

Francesca Romana Ferro Luzzi Architetto

Bagno con doccia - dettaglio specchio
Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Rome with white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Kennington, Apartment

Mustard House Design

The basement bathroom took its cues from the black industrial rainwater pipe running across the ceiling. The bathroom was built into the basement of an ex-school boiler room so the client wanted to maintain the industrial feel the area once had.

Walk-In Shower with White Subway Tile

Fireclay Tile

A modern black and white tile bathroom gives the classic color duo a contemporary perspective with a sleek white subway tile shower and matte black hardware. For more bathroom and shower tile inspiration, visit fireclaytile.com. Non-Slip options available. TILE SHOWN White Subway Tile in Tusk DESIGN Mark Davis Design PHOTOS Luis Costadone

Mt. Airy, Philadelphia: Classic Bathrooms with Custom Wall Tile and Dark Accents

Bellweather Design-Build, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, a wall-mount sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

NYC Bathroom Renovation

Marya

After - NYC bathroom renovation
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, blue floor and a shower curtain.

Winemaker en Suite Salon

Kerrie Kelly Design Lab

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Sacramento with an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern Farmhouse Kids Bath

G Family Construction & G Design

Boy's Bath Design Photo Cred: Ashley Grabham
Inspiration for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in San Francisco with white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a wall-mount sink, an alcove shower, grey floor and a shower curtain.

60 East 8th Street

MyHome Renovation Experts

Complete Bathroom Renovation
Inspiration for a small mediterranean bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, orange tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors and a wall-mount sink.

Soft Modern Manhattan Residence

Robert Kaner Interior Design

Tom Powel Imaging
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, an alcove shower, a wall-mount sink, black floor and a hinged shower door.

13th Beach House main bathroom

Auhaus Architecture

13th Beach House bathroom with concrete floor and freestanding bath. Photography: Trevor Mein
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with a wall-mount sink, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and concrete floors.

Modern Home Overlooking Cape Cod Bay - North Truro, MA

Cape Associates, Inc.

Photographed by Dan Cutrona
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with a freestanding tub, beige tile, a wall-mount sink, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, beige walls, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, mosaic tile floors, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Glebe Home Studio

McGarry Constructions Pty Limited

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with an alcove shower, beige walls, a wall-mount sink, beige floor, an open shower, a niche and a single vanity.

Contemporary Kitchen & Bath Renovation

Plus Interiors

This gorgeous bathroom renovation features floating cabinets with a light beachwood finish. Interior design by Mused Interiors Architecture by Clifford Planning & Architecture Featuring cabinetry by Plus Interiors

Manhattan, NY - Bathroom

Taconic Remodeling Corp.

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Western Victorian

De Mattei Construction

Interior design by Pamela Pennington Studios Photography by: Eric Zepeda
This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with white tile, wood-look tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, white benchtops, a single vanity, vaulted, an alcove shower, a hinged shower door and grey floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and a Wall-mount 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.