Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Snoqualmie Kid's Bath

Heiser Designs

Mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Alder cabinets with an Antique Cherry stain and Carrara marble countertops and backsplash ledge.
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and an undermount sink.

Alamo Transitional Primary Suite Remodel

Gayler Design Build

Deep drawers with built-in electrical plugs.
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, an alcove shower and an undermount sink.

Gloucester Seaside Escape

PBF HOMES

This is an example of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Meets Farmhouse Bathroom

Muse Residential

In this farmhouse inspired bathroom there are four different patterns in just this one shot. The key to it all working is color! Using the same colors in all four, makes this bath look cohesive and fun, without being too busy. The gold in the accent tile ties in with the gold in the wallpaper, and the white ties all four together. By keeping a neutral gray on the wall and vanity, the eye has time to rest making this bath a real stunner!

The Collected Hacienda

Regan Baker Design Inc.

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, green floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Bath with frameless shower, soaking tub, double vanity and water closet w

The Wiese Company

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

DUSIK MASTER BATHROOM

Moontower

Blue tile master bathroom.
Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with an alcove shower, blue tile, white floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

9323 Augusta

Hartley Brothers Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized master bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Pacific Heights Renovation: Girls' Bath

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Newly constructed double vanity bath with separate soaking tub and shower for two teenage sisters. Subway tile, herringbone tile, porcelain handle lever faucets, and schoolhouse style light fixtures give a vintage twist to a contemporary bath.

Small Master Bathroom Renovation

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Small master bathroom total renovation. High gloss white vanity and cabinets above toilet for extra storage. Small shower stall expanded for easier entry and more space. Hidden shower niche. Carrara marble style ceramic tile in shower with small hex flooring. Large "cement" style ceramic hex tiles flooring. New Toto Washlet toilet.

Master Bathroom with Frappe Gray Vanity, Closet Storage and Shower Enclosure

Cabinet-S-Top

Design Craft Maple frameless Brookhill door with flat center panel in Frappe Classic paint vanity with a white solid cultured marble countertop with two Wave bowls and 4” high backsplash. Moen Eva collection includes faucets, towel bars, paper holder and vanity light. Kohler comfort height toilet and Sterling Vikrell shower unit. On the floor is 8x8 decorative Glazzio Positano Cottage tile.

Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham

Stalburg Design

Large modern master bathroom in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ada Modern Classic

42 North - Architecture + Design

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

New Build in Nortown

Arielle Mizrahi Design

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Renovation 2800 N LSD Unit 1714

Alanis Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

South Loop: Federal St

Lugbill Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with light wood cabinets, white walls, white floor, white benchtops, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Brooklyn Residence

Ovadia Design Group

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

The English Cottage

Dyna Builders

Traditional bathroom in Seattle with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and a Built-in Vanity

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.