Blue tile master bathroom.
Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with an alcove shower, blue tile, white floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Small bathroom but with some creative design, ... so much impact!

Eye 4 Detail

Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Ottawa with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Bathrooms

Lindsey Albrecht Design

Kim Serveau
Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Hollycrest

Woodcreek Designs

Rachel Reed Photography
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Uniting a Blended Family Under 1 Roof

Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ

Beautiful blue and white long hall bathroom with double sinks and a shower at the end wall. The light chevron floor tile pattern adds subtle interest and contrasts with the dark blue vanity. The classic white marble countertop is timeless. The accent wall of blue tile at the back wall of the shower add drama to the space. Tile from Wayne Tile in NJ. Square white window in shower brings in natural light that is reflected into the space by simple rectangular mirrors and white walls. Above the mirrors are lights in silver and black.

Private Residence - Ocean Reef - Key Largo, FL

User

Designed & Crafted by Ruffino Cabinetry
Inspiration for a tropical bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile and brown benchtops.

Hi-Hat House

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Photo of a midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, cement tile, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and a drop-in sink.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Blue peacock wallpaper with Carrara Marble countertops and backsplash ledge and Z Collection tile Candy in ‘Ocean’ as the tile wainscotting throughout this guest bathroom remodel in Portland, Oregon.

Bathroom Remodel - Marina Del Rey, CA

Concierge Home Remodeling

With navy colored tiles and a coastal design, this bathroom remodel located in Marina Del Rey, California truly captures the essence of a beach oasis. You can almost feel the fresh ocean breeze as you enter the room, with navy blue tones creating an inviting atmosphere that enables you to relax in your own home. With thoughtful planning and attention to detail, this bathroom remodel will transform any space into a calming retreat, perfect for unwinding after a long day.

NARI

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

This West Austin couple was halfway through a re-design on their home when their dream house popped up for sale. Without hesitation they bought it and a new project was hatched. While the new house was in better shape, it needed several improvements including a new primary bathroom. Now this contemporary spa-like retreat features a vanity with a floating cabinet with large storage drawers, basket storage and a thick marble countertop, black mirrors and hardware. Accent tile runs from the floor up the shower wall. Set in a herringbone pattern, the tile adds color, texture and is the focal point of the room.

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.

Knotty Alder Bathroom Remodel

Marin Kitchen Works Inc.

Inspiration for a small transitional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kids Bath Renovation

Studio Haven Interiors

Renovation of this California casual kids bath. Ocean blue colors accented in the bathroom vanity and the accent tile and niche in the shower. Shower bench and lit medicine cabinets to finish it off!

Teal Guest Bathroom Remodel - Completed Project 3

Sledgehammer Construction

Finished shower installation with rain head and handheld shower fixtures trimmed out. Includes the finished pebble floor tiles sloped to the square chrome shower drain. The shower doors are barn-door style, with a fixed panel on the left and operable sliding door on the right. Floor to ceiling wall tile and frameless shower doors make the space appear larger. The bathroom floor tile was replaced outside of the shower as well, with long 15x60 wood-looking porcelain tile. The shaker-style floating vanity includes long drawer hardware, and U-shaped drawers to accommodate the plumbing. All door hardware throughout the house was changed out to a black matte finish

A Girl's Bathroom Remodel : Before and After

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Encinitas Ocean Inspired Baths

Lori Ramsay Design

Blue and white ocean inspired bath with New Ravenna blue glass tile and glass mosaic shower pan. White all drawer vanity with Drawer Doc electrical outlets maximize storage and functionality.

Tomball Backyard Oasis & Pool House

Wamhoff Design | Build

Photo of a small beach style bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

1015 Tigertail

Rubicon Construction

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a shower seat.

Mid Century Modern Remodel

Kelly Martin Interiors

This remodel was located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles. The guest bathroom features the iconic Dorothy Draper Brazilliance wallpaper.
Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Stapleton Basement 9

Diane Gordon Design LLC

This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Blue Tile

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.