Our client’s charming cottage was no longer meeting the needs of their family. We needed to give them more space but not lose the quaint characteristics that make this little historic home so unique. So we didn’t go up, and we didn’t go wide, instead we took this master suite addition straight out into the backyard and maintained 100% of the original historic façade. Master Suite This master suite is truly a private retreat. We were able to create a variety of zones in this suite to allow room for a good night’s sleep, reading by a roaring fire, or catching up on correspondence. The fireplace became the real focal point in this suite. Wrapped in herringbone whitewashed wood planks and accented with a dark stone hearth and wood mantle, we can’t take our eyes off this beauty. With its own private deck and access to the backyard, there is really no reason to ever leave this little sanctuary. Master Bathroom The master bathroom meets all the homeowner’s modern needs but has plenty of cozy accents that make it feel right at home in the rest of the space. A natural wood vanity with a mixture of brass and bronze metals gives us the right amount of warmth, and contrasts beautifully with the off-white floor tile and its vintage hex shape. Now the shower is where we had a little fun, we introduced the soft matte blue/green tile with satin brass accents, and solid quartz floor (do you see those veins?!). And the commode room is where we had a lot fun, the leopard print wallpaper gives us all lux vibes (rawr!) and pairs just perfectly with the hex floor tile and vintage door hardware. Hall Bathroom We wanted the hall bathroom to drip with vintage charm as well but opted to play with a simpler color palette in this space. We utilized black and white tile with fun patterns (like the little boarder on the floor) and kept this room feeling crisp and bright.

160 Murray

TRL Construction & Design

Master bathroom
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

2019 Parade Home

Green Tech Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an undermount sink, grey floor, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ravenna Residence

Raina Henderson Interior Design, LLC

This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Amazing Bathroom Renovation

Taconic Remodeling Corp.

This is an example of a modern bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, an integrated sink, white benchtops, a niche and a double vanity.

Seaside Charmer

Jodi Fleming Design

Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Greystone French Farmhouse Transitional

Katz Builders, Inc.

Frameless shower enclosure with pivot door, a hand held shower head as well as a soft rainwater shower head make taking a shower a relaxing experience. Hand painted concrete tile on the flooring will warm up as it patinas while the porcelain tile in the shower is will maintain its classic look and ease of cleaning. Shower niches for shampoos, new bench and recessed lighting are just a few of the features for the super shower. Porcelain tile in the shower Champagne colored fixtures

Manhattan Penthouse

designs by human.

Large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an alcove shower, a niche and a floating vanity.

Master Bath Remodel

Innovative Design Build, Inc

This master bathroom was reconfigured to maximize functionality and updated to a beautifully modern oasis. We changed the bathtub to a shower, moved the toilet, and went from a single sink to a double. We also added frosted french doors to create a grand entrance. Using a lot of white with chrome accents created a calming environment where our clients can relax at the end of a hard day. Laiacona Photography & Design

Canyon Meadows Residence

LD&A

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, a niche and a shower seat.

Gatti Apartment 3 for Peek Architecture

Alex Maguire Photography

Alex Maguire
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in London with an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a niche and a shower seat.

Modern Organic Bathroom

Jackson Design & Remodeling

Jackson Design and Remodeling
This is an example of a transitional bathroom in San Diego with an alcove shower, beige tile, white walls, a niche and a shower seat.

Old Briarcliff

Luminosus Designs LLC

Large transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

West Village Apartment NYC

ORA Studio NYC by Giusi Mastro

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, white tile, stone tile, a corner tub, marble floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door and a niche.

Bungalow Master Suite Remodel

Four Brothers Design + Build

Bathroom as part of a full remodel of a master suite in a Chevy Chase DC.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Z Collection Candy ceramic tile in ‘Ocean’ staggered horizontally in this walk-in shower 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.

Willow Glen Coastal Farmhouse

Arch Studio, Inc.

2021 - 3,100 square foot Coastal Farmhouse Style Residence completed with French oak hardwood floors throughout, light and bright with black and natural accents.

Olas

7th House Interiors

Inspiration for a small scandinavian master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Red Sunset Custom Build -

CopeGrand Homes

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

DUSIK MASTER BATHROOM

Moontower

Blue tile master bathroom.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Austin with an alcove shower, blue tile, blue walls, white floor, a hinged shower door and a niche.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and a Niche

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.