Coastal Style Masterbath with Ceiling Height Tiled Shower and Free Standing Tub

In this coastal master bath, the existing vanity cabinetry was repainted and the existing quartz countertop remained the same. The shower was tiled to the ceiling with 4x16 Catch Ice Glossy white subway tile. Also installed is a Corian shower threshold in Glacier White, 12x12 niche, coordinating Mosaic decorative tile in the 12x12 niche and shower floor. On the main floor is Emser Reminisce Wynd ceramic tile. A Caol floor mounted tub filler with hand shower in brushed nickel, Pulse SeaBreeze II multifunction shower head/hand shower in brushed nickel and a Signature Hardware Boyce 56” Acrylic Freestanding tub.

Menlo Park Small Reno

Fiorella Design, LLC

alcove shower, cement floor tiles, wall hung vanity, herringbone shower tiles
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, a single vanity, a floating vanity, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, blue floor and a hinged shower door.

DADU Condominium

microhouse

This DADU features 2 1/2 bathrooms.
Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kitchen Addition & Accessory Unit

Reliance Design Build

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Rénovation Bastide Cabriès

CBAGUR DESIGN

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Marseille with an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, blue floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Beacon Hill Mid-Century

Ore Studios

Lauren Colton
Inspiration 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.

Traditional Bathroom

Traditional bathroom in Omaha with black cabinets, an alcove shower and blue floor.

2 Bathrooms from 1

Distinctive Interior Designs

We divided 1 oddly planned bathroom into 2 whole baths to make this family of four SO happy! Mom even got her own special bathroom so she doesn't have to share with hubby and the 2 small boys any more.

Un intérieur doux tout en pastel - Projet Alleray

Mon Concept Habitation

Ce projet de rénovation est sans doute un des plus beaux exemples prouvant qu’on peut allier fonctionnalité, simplicité et esthétisme. On appréciera la douce atmosphère de l’appartement grâce aux tons pastels qu’on retrouve dans la majorité des pièces. Notre coup de cœur : cette cuisine, d’un bleu élégant et original, nichée derrière une jolie verrière blanche.

Day St New Build

Noz Design

Small transitional bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, a console sink and blue floor.

Bathroom

Alli Rader Creative

Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, cement tiles, blue floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, an alcove shower, solid surface benchtops and panelled walls.

Ranch 28

Charles Petersheim, Builder

Mid-sized midcentury bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Gym Guest House

Crisp Architects

This is an example of a traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, blue floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Model Makers House

LOUD Architecture & Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, blue floor and white benchtops.

Award Winning Guest Bathroom

Judith Wright Design

A guest bath in a vintage home is updated with classic blue and white Carrara Marble surfaces. An awkwardly placed jetted tub is replaced with a walk in shower and tiled in Blue Carrara Marble. The custom designed marble vanity complements the formality and charm of the home. Aged mirrored sconces , a gracefully shaped mirror and luxurious Polished Nickel plumbing fixtures add to the old-fashioned inviting elegance. The homeowners now enjoy their favorite color in a stunning setting. They chose the original oil painting to complement the palette and are absolutely thrilled with this "Classic Beauty".

Bathroom Oasis

Clever Closet Company

Photo of a traditional master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, cement tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, tile benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Shower/Bath Remodel

Dependable Rooter and Plumbing

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor and a sliding shower screen.

Shower Seat in cheery blue and white bathroom

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Blue and white bathroom with fixed glass block window, glass shower enclosure, shower shelf niche, and recycled glass mosaic tiles. Recyled Glass Mosaic Tile: Elida Ceramica Elida Glass Mosaic Ocean White floor tile: American Olean Chloe Pinwheel Mosaic Subway Tile: American Olean - Profiles 3 x 6 Sink: Kohler Caxton Paint: Kelly Moore Prairie Day light blue KM3130-1 Glass Block Window: Pacific Glass Block

Brookline MA Residence - Kids Bath

Sandra Curtis Design, LLC

In addition to updating the finishes to better suit the client's style, they also wanted a more open space.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom with Frappe Gray Vanity, Closet Storage and Shower Enclosure

Cabinet-S-Top

Design Craft Maple frameless Brookhill door with flat center panel in Frappe Classic paint vanity with a white solid cultured marble countertop with two Wave bowls and 4” high backsplash. Moen Eva collection includes faucets, towel bars, paper holder and vanity light. Kohler comfort height toilet and Sterling Vikrell shower unit. On the floor is 8x8 decorative Glazzio Positano Cottage tile.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Blue 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.