When the homeowners first purchased the 1925 house, it was compartmentalized, outdated, and completely unfunctional for their growing family. Casework designed the owner's previous kitchen and family room and was brought in to lead up the creative direction for the project. Casework teamed up with architect Paul Crowther and brother sister team Ainslie Davis on the addition and remodel of the Colonial. The existing kitchen and powder bath were demoed and walls expanded to create a new footprint for the home. This created a much larger, more open kitchen and breakfast nook with mudroom, pantry and more private half bath. In the spacious kitchen, a large walnut island perfectly compliments the homes existing oak floors without feeling too heavy. Paired with brass accents, Calcutta Carrera marble countertops, and clean white cabinets and tile, the kitchen feels bright and open - the perfect spot for a glass of wine with friends or dinner with the whole family. There was no official master prior to the renovations. The existing four bedrooms and one separate bathroom became two smaller bedrooms perfectly suited for the client’s two daughters, while the third became the true master complete with walk-in closet and master bath. There are future plans for a second story addition that would transform the current master into a guest suite and build out a master bedroom and bath complete with walk in shower and free standing tub. Overall, a light, neutral palette was incorporated to draw attention to the existing colonial details of the home, like coved ceilings and leaded glass windows, that the homeowners fell in love with. Modern furnishings and art were mixed in to make this space an eclectic haven.

Palisades

Anne Rae Design

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with open cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Yaiza's Place

Surfside Home Co.

Photo Credit: Pura Soul Photography
This is an example of a small country kids bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Laurelhurst Remodel

JDL Development Inc.

Photo of a large traditional bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Farmhouse Bath

HAVEN design+building llc

This stylish update for a family bathroom in a Vermont country house involved a complete reconfiguration of the layout to allow for a built-in linen closet, a 42" wide soaking tub/shower and a double vanity. The reclaimed pine vanity and iron hardware play off the patterned tile floor and ship lap walls for a contemporary eclectic mix.

The Modern Farmhouse

F.I.N.E Interior and Exterier Design

This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, black floor and shaker cabinets.

Kew Residence

eat.bathe.live

May Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Leola Bathroom Renovation

J. Anderson Contracting

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a two-piece toilet, white tile and an open shower.

Berkeley Lake Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

[Our Clients] We were so excited to help these new homeowners re-envision their split-level diamond in the rough. There was so much potential in those walls, and we couldn’t wait to delve in and start transforming spaces. Our primary goal was to re-imagine the main level of the home and create an open flow between the space. So, we started by converting the existing single car garage into their living room (complete with a new fireplace) and opening up the kitchen to the rest of the level. [Kitchen] The original kitchen had been on the small side and cut-off from the rest of the home, but after we removed the coat closet, this kitchen opened up beautifully. Our plan was to create an open and light filled kitchen with a design that translated well to the other spaces in this home, and a layout that offered plenty of space for multiple cooks. We utilized clean white cabinets around the perimeter of the kitchen and popped the island with a spunky shade of blue. To add a real element of fun, we jazzed it up with the colorful escher tile at the backsplash and brought in accents of brass in the hardware and light fixtures to tie it all together. Through out this home we brought in warm wood accents and the kitchen was no exception, with its custom floating shelves and graceful waterfall butcher block counter at the island. [Dining Room] The dining room had once been the home’s living room, but we had other plans in mind. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and new custom steel railing, this room was just screaming for a dramatic light fixture and a large table to welcome one-and-all. [Living Room] We converted the original garage into a lovely little living room with a cozy fireplace. There is plenty of new storage in this space (that ties in with the kitchen finishes), but the real gem is the reading nook with two of the most comfortable armchairs you’ve ever sat in. [Master Suite] This home didn’t originally have a master suite, so we decided to convert one of the bedrooms and create a charming suite that you’d never want to leave. The master bathroom aesthetic quickly became all about the textures. With a sultry black hex on the floor and a dimensional geometric tile on the walls we set the stage for a calm space. The warm walnut vanity and touches of brass cozy up the space and relate with the feel of the rest of the home. We continued the warm wood touches into the master bedroom, but went for a rich accent wall that elevated the sophistication level and sets this space apart. [Hall Bathroom] The floor tile in this bathroom still makes our hearts skip a beat. We designed the rest of the space to be a clean and bright white, and really let the lovely blue of the floor tile pop. The walnut vanity cabinet (complete with hairpin legs) adds a lovely level of warmth to this bathroom, and the black and brass accents add the sophisticated touch we were looking for. [Office] We loved the original built-ins in this space, and knew they needed to always be a part of this house, but these 60-year-old beauties definitely needed a little help. We cleaned up the cabinets and brass hardware, switched out the formica counter for a new quartz top, and painted wall a cheery accent color to liven it up a bit. And voila! We have an office that is the envy of the neighborhood.

Kirkland Mid-Century

Riddle Construction & Design

This unfinished basement utility room was converted into a stylish mid-century modern bath & laundry. Walnut cabinetry featuring slab doors, furniture feet and white quartz countertops really pop. The furniture vanity is contrasted with brushed gold plumbing fixtures & hardware. Black hexagon floors with classic white subway shower tile complete this period correct bathroom!

APARTMENT BERLIN VII

THE INNER HOUSE

APARTMENT BERLIN VII Eine Berliner Altbauwohnung im vollkommen neuen Gewand: Bei diesen Räumen in Schöneberg zeichnete THE INNER HOUSE für eine komplette Sanierung verantwortlich. Dazu gehörte auch, den Grundriss zu ändern: Die Küche hat ihren Platz nun als Ort für Gemeinsamkeit im ehemaligen Berliner Zimmer. Dafür gibt es ein ruhiges Schlafzimmer in den hinteren Räumen. Das Gästezimmer verfügt jetzt zudem über ein eigenes Gästebad im britischen Stil. Bei der Sanierung achtete THE INNER HOUSE darauf, stilvolle und originale Details wie Doppelkastenfenster, Türen und Beschläge sowie das Parkett zu erhalten und aufzuarbeiten. Darüber hinaus bringt ein stimmiges Farbkonzept die bereits vorhandenen Vintagestücke nun angemessen zum Strahlen. INTERIOR DESIGN & STYLING: THE INNER HOUSE LEISTUNGEN: Grundrissoptimierung, Elektroplanung, Badezimmerentwurf, Farbkonzept, Koordinierung Gewerke und Baubegleitung, Möbelentwurf und Möblierung FOTOS: © THE INNER HOUSE, Fotograf: Manuel Strunz, www.manuu.eu

Omega White cabinets

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

The porcelain black floors look stunning against the white Omega Dynasty cabinets
Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom in Orange County with white cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Guest Bathroom

Ashby Road Studio

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Windham Lodge

Kathy Kuo Designs Inc

We designed this bathroom to be clean, simple and modern with the use of the white subway tiles. The rustic aesthetic was achieved through the use of black metal finishes.

MODERN Farmhouse Bath

Meyer Design

Let this unforgettable flooring speak for itself! Classic with a modern twist. Photos: Jody Kmetz
Inspiration for a large modern 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hawai'i Modern

Ko'olau Builders

Design ideas for a small eclectic master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

vasca freestanding in nicchia

Cristina Tacchi

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Studio City Farmhouse

LRWoehler & Associates

Project photographer-Therese Hyde This photo features the casitas bathroom of the modern farmhouse.
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, medium wood cabinets, black tile, black floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Yaiza's Place

Surfside Home Co.

Photo Credit: Pura Soul Photography
Photo of a small country kids bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Duboce Triangle Flat - Master Bathroom detail of 2-tone herringbone marble floor

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Black Floor

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.