Running the marble penny round tiles throughout the shower created a separate zone from the rest of the bathroom. The existing ceiling line and careful placement of the sky light created unique forms throughout the space, which elevated the playfulness and joyous feeling we were to achieve within the design. Going with the fall of light in the space, directly into the shower cubicle, was also a factor in the placement of pale toned carrara penny rounds in the shower zone, ensuring the shower felt more generous than it truly is.

Rochester Mid-Century

Nightingale Co.

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, gray tile and porcelain tile.

BADRUMSRENOVERING I EKEBÄCK

A3 Byggprojekt AB

Anders Bergstedt
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Gothenburg with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a trough sink, laminate benchtops, a hinged shower door, an alcove shower, grey walls, white floor and a laundry.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, plywood floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops and an alcove shower.

Milan St.

Spruce, LLC

Sara Essex Bradley
This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, a trough sink and tile benchtops.

Park Avenue

Manhattan Renovations

© SGM Photography
Contemporary master bathroom in New York with white walls, a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower and white tile.

Ranch

Thompson Custom Homes

photos by Steve Chenn
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Houston with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey floor, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Sunset Overlook

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph and Arrowood Photography
Photo of a modern bathroom in San Francisco with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile and matchstick tile.

Квартира на Смоленской площади

Архитектурное бюро LOFTING

Contemporary bathroom in Moscow with an alcove shower, beige tile, a trough sink, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and beige benchtops.

Appartement Pasteurstraße

Ringo Paulusch

Ein Projekt des "büros für planung & raum" (www.bfp-r.de).
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Berlin with open cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink and a laundry.

A 74

BONBA studio

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, ceramic tile, a trough sink and an alcove shower.

Modern Showbiz by SB LA

StudioBecker

By Studio Becker Los Angeles- Sleekly styled condo with a spectacular view provides a spacious, uniquely modern living environment. Asian influenced shoji screen tastefully conceals the laundry facilities. This one bedroom condo ingeniously sleeps five; the custom designed art wall – featuring an image of rock legend Kurt Cobain – transforms into a double bed, additional shelves and a single bed! With a nod to Hollywood glamour, the master bath is pure luxury marble tile, waterfall sink effect and Planeo cabinetry in a white lacquer.

Piso de lujo en Extramurs

CICERONE GROUP

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Valencia with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a trough sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

Avon Interior Project

Adeas Interior Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an alcove shower, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, a trough sink, light wood cabinets, metal tile, light hardwood floors, zinc benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Fabrizio Farina / ADA-STUDIO

Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and a trough sink.

Traditional Japanese

Konni Tanaka Design Group

David William Photography
Mid-sized asian 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, stone tile, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, slate floors and a trough sink.

Small Hall Bathroom Remodel in NE Portland, Irvington Neighborhood

Lord Design

The traditional subway tile from Ann Sacks tile is accented with the modern glass tile from Pental Tile and Marble. The amazing tile work is by Hawthorne Tile. Remodel by Paul Hegarty, Hegarty Construction Photography by Steve Eltinge, Eltinge Photography

Modern Kitchen & Bath in a Portland Craftsman

Neil Kelly Company

The only full bathroom in this 1906 craftsman home needs to function well for a family of four. We swapped out a claw foot tub for a large walk-in shower with a recessed shower curtain track. Two wall-mounted faucets pour into a wide trough sink. A custom-made medicine cabinet with an arched mirror is flanked by two opaque globe sconce lights.

Sunset Strip Sanctuary

Studio Palomino

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, pink walls, concrete floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Ventura Historical Home

James McGarry Architecture

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a trough sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and a Trough 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.