Darryl Dobson
Transitional bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, brown tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Avenue D

Avenue B Development

Avenue D Master Bathroom featuring Restoration Hardware metal vanity and arabesque tile floors
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Garnet Valley Bath remodel

Til Mar Design Inc.

Til Mar Design- quartz corner shelves
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Acacia Blonde Herringbone by Elegance Plyquet

Unique Wood Floors

Elegance Plyquet Acacia Blonde Herringbone as Featured on HGTV Bath Crashers
Large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Bob White Dr.

User

J. Cottingham
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Basement Steam Shower Custom Tile

Pro Basement Inc.

From Scratch without rough plumbing
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Basement Steam Shower Custom Tile

Pro Basement Inc.

This is a awesome bath in a Forest Park area home.
Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in St Louis with white cabinets, granite benchtops, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, with a sauna, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, an undermount sink, porcelain floors and a hinged shower door.

Light & Bright

David Lund Design

Next to main level family rooms, sophisticated "spa-like" master baths are tops on homeowners wish list. Here cool color, a painted white vanity, modern fixtures, and marble counter tops make the bathroom a retreat. Eric & Chelsea Eul Photography

Keast

TSG Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with a two-piece toilet, blue walls, gray tile, subway tile, an alcove shower, a pedestal sink and mosaic tile floors.

Eagle Island

Joseph Mosey Architecture, Inc.

Photography by Beth Singer
Traditional master bathroom in Detroit with white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Colorful remodel

Tricia Shay Photography

© Tricia Shay Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in Milwaukee with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and marble floors.

Redmond New Construction

HM CUSTOM BUILDERS

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Monkton Navy & White Marble Bathroom

Taylor Made Custom Contracting Inc.

In this beautifully refinished hall bathroom, we feature a natural white Carrera marble stone complemented with white porcelain tile. The uniquely shaped shower shows off a hexagon-shaped floor tile, marble accent tile, pencil border, and porcelain wall tile. Included is a custom tempered shower door and half wall with brushed nickel hardware to accent the traditional decor. The 38”x18” custom bench and wall niche maintain a personalized look and functionality to the new shower. To create consistency in the design, both the mirror and the vanity were chosen in the shade “espresso” in addition to brushed nickel hardware for all the accessories. We know that this bathroom will stand the test of time for both design and workmanship.

Modern Bathroom Transformation in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Four Brothers Design + Build

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Burke - Linear Drain Bathroom

Ready 2 Remodel

Remodel Half Bathroom into full Bathroom (ADA compliant). A Walk In shower with Linear Drain and a Single glass panel. Hansgroghe and Kohler accessories.

Danvers Master Bathroom

The Preservation Collaborative, Inc.

A custom shower stall was provided in this bathroom. The angle matches the exterior wall and the stall is extra large to give the owner extra space within. A built-in seat and alcove were necessary features and were built into the design early on. The owner provided the three-part shower head which includes a rain feature to mimic the waterfall tiles.

Blue and Gray Bath Design

Solstice Kitchen and Bath

The cool blue and gray color palette of this master bath design creates a soothing space to unwind or get ready for the day. HomeCrest Brenner maple cabinetry in a gray finish includes a central tower cabinet that separates the two Kohler Caxton undermount sinks and adds extra storage. The Kohler Fairfax faucets complement the cabinetry hardware, as well as the Kohler towel bar, towel ring, and robe hooks. The Kohler Cimarron toilet has a built-in shelf above it and floor to ceiling glass shelves are built into a nook between the toilet and shower. The soothing shower includes Ice Gray Pebbles shower floor, a frameless custom enclosure from Maryland Shower, and a Q Quartz Calcatta Venice threshold, and a linear mosaic tile trim. The bathroom design also includes a pocket door, plus wall sconces and a pendant light that add sparkle to the room.

Portland Basement and half bathroom

Let's Remodel

The basement bathroom had all sorts of quirkiness to it. The vanity was too small for a couple of growing kids, the shower was a corner shower and had a storage cabinet incorporated into the wall that was almost too tall to put anything into. This space was in need of a over haul. We updated the bathroom with a wall to wall shower, light bright paint, wood tile floors, vanity lights, and a big enough vanity for growing kids. The space is in a basement meaning that the walls were not tall. So we continued the tile and the mirror to the ceiling. This bathroom did not have any natural light and so it was important to have to make the bathroom light and bright. We added the glossy tile to reflect the ceiling and vanity lights.

Artisanal Hopkinton Home

3W design, inc.

Northpeak Design Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Boston with a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, slate floors, grey floor, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an alcove shower and blue walls.

Urban Glam Bathroom

Linette Dai Design

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, marble, blue walls, marble floors, grey floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Blue Walls

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.