This guest bathroom was a complete remodel. We removed the existing door and added the barn door. The gray vanity has a granite countertop. The same granite was used for the niche and floating corner seat. We added a grab bar for increased safety of their guests.

Waterfront Guest Bath

JWH Design and Cabinetry LLC

The color of the water is reflected in the marble countertops, topped by the Kohler Leaf vessel sink. Wavy tiles by Porcelanosa in the shower complete the feel of this special guest bath.

Rockport Residence, first floor guest bath

Well Dunn Home Designs

Inspiration for a small beach style master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity, green cabinets, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, grey floor and a freestanding vanity.

Boca Dreamy Oasis

Nikki Levy Interiors

A true classic bathroom!
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, recessed and wallpaper.

Back to Back Baths in Wellesley

KitchenVisions

This primary bath increased 2 1/2 feet taking some space from an adjacent linen closet. By turning the shower lengthwise, it allowing for a much larger shower. The blue flower marble and the blue and white countertop sparkles!

Neutral Beauty

L/L Design - Build - Furnish

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Dachgeschossausbau Hamburg

Schwichtenberg Architektin

Großzügiger Dachgeschossausbau mit eigener Wellness-Oase
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Hamburg with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and blue benchtops.

Bathroom Blues

EL Design Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass sheet wall, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a sliding shower screen and blue benchtops.

Glen Lake Cottage

Villa Decor

Ashley Avila Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Appartement Vincennes

CONSEIL ET RENOVATION

vasque sur mesure, robinetterie murale, meuble sur mesure
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, terra-cotta tile, green walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Marianne Stern Interiors - Executive Bathroom

Room by Room Photo, LLC

Room by Room Photo, llc
Inspiration for an eclectic bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Master Bedroom Suite

Bauman Custom Woodworking

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Rockport Residence, first floor guest bath

Well Dunn Home Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity, a two-piece toilet, green walls and grey floor.

Gilbert Landing, Mount Pleasant SC

Trellis Residential

Tripp Smith
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Ensuite with Concetto Range Benchtop and Splashback

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

The luxurious feel of this bathroom is created by the elegant neutral colour used for the wall and floors, dramatically contrasted by the use of Caesarstone's exclusive Concetto range of hand-crafted, semi-precious stones. The use of royal blue cabinetry to further enhance the blue in the Dumortierite, captures the essence of a bathroom fit for royalty.

Motorcoach CC Lot 203

Desert Isles Inc.

This is an example of a small modern bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, marble, beige walls, ceramic floors, glass benchtops, brown floor, blue benchtops and a console sink.

Contemporary Classic

Mattingly Thaler Architecture

contemporary bath with adjacent courtyard
Large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Home Renovation in Gulf Harbors New Port Richey

DCI Home Improvements

Full home renovation in the Gulf Harbors subdivision of New Port Richey, FL. A mixture of coastal, contemporary, and traditional styles. Cabinetry provided by Wolf Cabinets and flooring and tile provided by Pro Source of Port Richey.

Olney Master Suite and living room

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Condo Renovation - Singer Island

Puzzitiello Builders, LLC

Brantley Photography
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Blue Benchtops

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.