O3 Photography
Photo of a small scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, light hardwood floors, beige floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Transitional Full Home Remodel (Drysdale)

Mariano & Co., LLC

The Hall Bathroom is a zero-threshold shower with floor to ceiling Islandia Hawaii Glass subway tile surround, Tundra Grey Basket weave flooring throughout and a black vanity with Nouveau Calcatta white quartz counter top.

Eclectic Master Bathroom Remodel

Antares Tile

Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Denver with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, white floor, an open shower and blue benchtops.

Hyde Park Project

Castor Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Attico Gi

Davide Galli - Fotografo

Davide Galli
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink and an open shower.

Broadway Brooklyn Renovation

KBR Design & Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Beacon Hill Mid-Century

Ore Studios

Lauren Colton
Design ideas for a small midcentury master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor and an open shower.

Vermont Modern Barn

Joan Heaton Architects

Jim Westphalen
Photo of a large country master bathroom in Burlington with open cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Hyak Ski Cabin

Casto's Inland Construction Group

For this project we did a small bathroom/mud room remodel and main floor bathroom remodel along with an Interior Design Service at - Hyak Ski Cabin.
This is an example of a small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, stone tile, dark hardwood floors and an open shower.

Master bathroom with walk in shower

Destination Design, LLC

"Her" side of the master bathroom suite. Plenty of storage in the mirrored wall cabinets. Ryan Hainey, Photography
Small modern master bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Rock Shower Floors

Sundance Tile and Carpentry

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, beige tile, gray tile, marble, beige walls and an open shower.

New Construction

Columbia Tile L.L.C.

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Seattle with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, black floor and an open shower.

Gridscape Shower Doors, Room Dividers, screens

Decorative Designs & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Remodel

Total Craftsmen, Inc.

Design by Jean Libutti of Studio Disegno
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and an open shower.

ЖК Чемпион-парк

Nataly Komova

Inspiration for a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with an alcove shower, blue walls, a vessel sink, open cabinets, beige tile and an open shower.

Bathroom Renovation

Hiser + Kopits Hiser Architects, P.C.

Photography: Michael S. Koryta Custom Metalwork: Ludwig Design & Production
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Baltimore with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, glass tile, white walls, grey cabinets, green tile, terrazzo floors, grey floor and an open shower.

Grandview House

User

Chang Kyun Kim
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile, concrete floors, a console sink, dark wood cabinets, an open shower and a two-piece toilet.

Cozy Woodland Custom Home

Authenticity, LLC

Alan Jackson - Jackson Studios
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Omaha with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, linoleum floors, brown tile, grey floor and an open shower.

Art House

Janine Dowling Design Inc.

Janine Dowling Design, Inc. www.janinedowling.com Michael J. Lee Photography Bathroom Design by Jodi L. Swartz
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with white tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, an open shower, a niche and a shower seat.

Absolute Waterfront at Wynnum

Hezzelic Homes

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and an Open Shower

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.