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.

Rainforest Retreat

Whisker Architecture

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.

Bespoke Contemporary Bathroom

Amberth

This light filled bathroom uses porcelain tiles across the walls and floor, a composite stone worktop and a white a custom-made vanity unit helps to achieve a contemporary classic look. Black fittings provide a great contrast to this bright space and mirrored wall cabinets provides concealed storage, visually expanding the size of the space. (Photography: David Giles)

VIVIENDA MUNTANER

The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Barcelona with grey cabinets, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, concrete floors, an open shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom in Luxury Apartments, Rathgar

TileStyle

One of the new modern bathrooms in the Marianella apartments. Photo: Baha Khakimov
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Dublin with a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, beige floor, an alcove shower, a wall-mount sink and a hinged shower door.

Bohemian Apartment Bathroom with Moroccan Tiles

Incorporated

Photography by Annie Schlechter
Inspiration for an eclectic bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, an alcove shower and multi-coloured tile.

Sunset Strip Sanctuary

Studio Palomino

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, blue walls, concrete floors, a wall-mount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door and a floating vanity.

Loft Condo

Loft One Contracting

Master Bathroom with Italian porcelain floor tiles and frameless glass shower enclosure. All chrome finishes wrap this bathroom featuring a floating 72" vanity and a custom led front/back lit vanity mirror. Custom built in closet storage for linen. Shower consists of handheld, faucet, and 10" rainhead; All Kohler products used. Walk-in Shower has tile on its ceiling making it a perfect steam shower.

Appartamento Romilli

Rizzi Rogers

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Milan with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Marco

User

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

San Francisco Residence II

Mark Davis Design

This is an example of a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a two-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, open cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Penthouse loft complete remodel in Los Angeles

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Originally hosting only 1 huge bathroom this design was not sufficient for our clients which had difference of opinion of how they wish their personal bathroom should look like. Dividing the space into two bathrooms gave each one of our clients the ability to receive a fully personalized design. Husband's bathroom is a modern farmhouse design with a wall mounted sink, long narrow subway tile on the walls and wood looking tile for the floors. a large recessed medicine cabinet with built-in light fixtures was installed with a large recessed niche under it for placing all the items that usually are placed on the counter. The wall mounted toilet gives a nice clean look and a modern touch.

Mission District 2622

SF Design Build

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic floors, black walls, a wall-mount sink and a hinged shower door.

Family Bathroom Renovation

Joy Martin Architecture

Renovation of a classic Minneapolis bungalow included this family bathroom. An adjacent closet was converted to a walk-in glass shower and small sinks allowed room for two vanities. The mirrored wall and simple palette helps make the room feel larger. Playful accents like cow head towel hooks from CB2 and custom children's step stools add interest and function to this bathroom. The hexagon floor tile was selected to be in keeping with the original 1920's era of the home. This bathroom used to be tiny and was the only bathroom on the 2nd floor. We chose to spend the budget on making a very functional family bathroom now and add a master bathroom when the children get bigger. Maybe there is a space in your home that needs a transformation - message me to set up a free consultation today. Photos: Peter Atkins Photography

Residence - Atherton

LSDesign

Contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove shower and a wall-mount sink.

Caringbah

Ambient Constructions

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Sydney with a wall-mount sink, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and a two-piece toilet.

VANEA

VANEA USA

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls and slate floors.

Apartment_2

KERN.Fotografie

www.kern-fotografie.de
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Cologne with a wall-mount sink, open cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, an alcove shower and red walls.

Serene En-Suite

Reflections | Studio

Compact En-Suite design completed by Reflections | Studio that demonstrates that even the smallest of spaces can be transformed by correct use of products. Here we specified large format white tiles to give the room the appearance of a larger area and then wall mounted fittings to show more floor space aiding to the client requirement of a feeling of more space within the room.

House.2040.HS

Robert Parisi Architecture + Design

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with white tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower and a one-piece toilet.

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.