LED STRIP LIGHT UNDER FLOATING VANITY ADDS TO THE GLAMOUR OF THIS CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured benchtops and a drop-in sink.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Delta H2Okinetic 3-setting slide bar and hand shower in Champagne Bronze are used in this guest bathroom remodel in Portland, Oregon.
Photo 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, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Modern + Earthy Primary Bath Suite Remodel in Durham, CA

Lori K Design Studio

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Global Transitional in LO

Charla Ray Interior Design

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

French Riviera

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Colonial Clean

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

TATLIN apartments

num.21

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

River West: Elston

Lugbill Designs

Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary Country Blue and Black Bathroom

Eisenbrandt Companies

With hints of blacks, blues, and golds, this bathroom renovation was a perfect mix to bring this space to life again. Double bowl navy vanity with Carrara stone and an accent of white shiplap to tie in a little texture for a clean, refreshing, and simple feel. Simple subway tile with dark grout and black fixtures to note a contemporary aesthetic.

Main Bathroom Renovation - Easton

J.P. Hoffman Design Build

Back to back bathroom vanities make quite a unique statement in this main bathroom. Add a luxury soaker tub, walk-in shower and white shiplap walls, and you have a retreat spa like no where else in the house!

Luxe Master Bathroom

Von Tobel

VonTobelValpo designer Jim Bolka went above and beyond with this farmhouse bathroom remodel featuring Boral waterproof shiplap walls & ceilings, dual-vanities with Amerock vanity knobs & pulls, & Kohler drop-in sinks, mirror & wall mounted lights. The shower features Daltile pebbled floor, Grohe custom shower valves, a MGM glass shower door & Thermasol steam cam lights. The solid acrylic freestanding tub is by MTI & the wall-mounted toilet & bidet are by Toto. A Schluter heated floor system ensures the owner won’t get a chill in the winter. Want to replicate this look in your home? Contact us today to request a free design consultation!

Snoqualmie Stunner

Potter Construction Inc

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with green cabinets, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls, beige floor, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtops.

Muriel Court - Terrace WA

Crib Creative

This is an example of a large scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, a drop-in sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Lake Joseph Executive Bunkie

Tamarack North

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

French Country Chateau Custom Home

Fautt Homes

Elegant French bathroom with freestanding tub and wainscoting.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, pink walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Holmes Ave .Master bath, Laundry and Powder room

Plain & Posh

This master bath was dark and dated. Although a large space, the area felt small and obtrusive. By removing the columns and step up, widening the shower and creating a true toilet room I was able to give the homeowner a truly luxurious master retreat. (check out the before pictures at the end) The ceiling detail was the icing on the cake! It follows the angled wall of the shower and dressing table and makes the space seem so much larger than it is. The homeowners love their Nantucket roots and wanted this space to reflect that.

Heavenly shower

Think Chic Interiors

A serene spa like bathroom, introducing warmed toned ceramic tile in the shower and floor. The rug patterned tile floor is framed with a stainless metal inlay giving it an extra pop. The pitched ceiling is fully tiled.

White Subway Tile Shower - Master Bathroom

KraftMaster Renovations

White subway tile with dark grout to make it pop. Pebbletile floor in the shower is a nice touch. Photos by Chris Veith.
This is an example of a large country master bathroom in New York with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Nitschke - Simi Valley Bathroom and General remodeling

Pearl Remodeling

Modern Bathroom
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Ratio House

Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture

Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, glass tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and a Drop-in 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.