Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, marble benchtops, blue walls, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, stone tile, marble floors, grey benchtops and beaded inset cabinets.

Simple Bathroom Renovation with Walk-in Shower

Chi Renovation & Design

A bathroom remodel to give this space an open, light, and airy feel features a large walk-in shower complete with a stunning 72’ Dreamline 3-panel frameless glass door, two Kohler body sprayers, Hansgrohe Raindance shower head, ceiling light and Panasonic fan, and a shower niche outfitted with Carrara Tumbled Hexagon marble to contrast with the clean, white ceramic Carrara Matte Finish tiled walls. The rest of the bathroom includes wall fixtures from the Kohler Forte Collection and a Kohler Damask vanity with polished Carrara marble countertops, roll out drawers, and built in bamboo organizers. The light color of the vanity along with the Sherwin Williams Icelandic Blue painted walls added to the light and airy feel of this space. The goal was to make this space feel more light and airy, and due to lack of natural light was, we removed a jacuzzi tub and replaced with a large walk in shower. Project designed by Skokie renovation firm, Chi Renovation & Design. They serve the Chicagoland area, and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/

Ensuites

The Bradburn Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Timeless Hall Bathroom Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

This hall bathroom, once used by teens, needed a refresh now that these empty nesters use the space for guests. Previously, the space was divided into two rooms, one for the vanity and another for the toilet and shower area. We proposed removing the central wall between the two rooms to create a more open bathroom while filling the entire space with natural light. This double vanity and tall linen cabinet provide tons of storage, allowing the counters to stay clear, perfect for guests who might bring their own toiletries. Soft off-white cabinets coordinate with the porcelain floor tile, which allows the white shower tiles to pop. A bright, clean shower is accented by the blue penny-tile flooring and decorative leaf motif featured in the shower niche. The walls are painted a soft blue, creating the perfect balance of warm and cool tones in this refreshed hall bathroom.

Omaha, Nebraska Residence- Interior Design for New Build

Haven Design and Construction

This elegant bathroom belongs to the client's preteen daughter. Complete with a sit down make up vanity, this bathroom features it all. Ample cabinet storage and expansive mirrors make this bathroom feel larger since this basement bathroom does not have an exterior window. The color scheme was pulled from the beautiful marble mosaic shower tile and the porcelain floor tile is heated for chilly winter mornings.

Waiola Ave, La Grange

Tate Enterprises

Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Corcoran Basement Bathroom

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

French Country Bathroom - Mood board

Beyond the Box Design Collective

Design ideas for a small master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Minneapolis bath

Quality Home Transformations Inc

Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Beautiful Master Bathroom Remodel

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Master bath gets beautiful update without changing the layout. Walk in shower gets major upgrade with body sprayers, small bench with separate hand shower, grab bars, extra tall rain head, and Carrara marble style tile. Large vanity with shaker cabinets, under mount sinks, and traditional fixtures. Large acrylic freestanding soaking tub with floor mounted tub filler. Large format hexagon tile flooring. And new lighting throughout.

Beautiful Master Bathroom Remodel

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Bathrooms

Franchi's Construction Inc.

Master bathroom with big walk in shower, dbl bowl sink, drop in whirlpool tub and toilet with privacy.
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Dark Timber Street 1

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Charleston with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, blue walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Hotel at Home - A Luxurious Master Bath Retreat

Emily’s Interiors

A private entry hall provides plenty of storage for towels and other bathroom necessities. Custom paneled walls are painted in a bold blue - a luxe contrast against the carrara marble walls. Photo credit: Perko Photography

Small Palo Alto Bathroom

Nash Design Studio

This was a very small bathroom that we wanted to make a big impact. The client loves color so we went with a clean blue/teal/white combination of cement tile floor and glass accent tile with porcelain shower tiles.

Town Hall Residence

Highland Builders LLC

Large walk in master shower with waterfall tile accent and painted white flat panel inset cabinetry. Tile deck base drop in soaker tub. Clean and cheerful master bathroom with a soothing spa influence. Polished chrome fixtures with Carrara marble counters add the sparkle. (Ryan Hainey)

Imperial Crown Total Remodel

Deskins Group LLC

We remodeled both bathrooms and did a little bit of everything throughout the rest of the house. Photos: Shaun Deskins
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Gale-Rew Custom-Pheysey

Gale Rew Construction, Inc.

Becky Pospical
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Sewickley Ridge

LMNTL DSGN

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, blue walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Serene Spa-Like Master Bathroom

MSK Design Build

Painted Crystal Cabinets in Stone Bluff with a matte finish are understated, elegant and provide lots of storage.
Large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, marble floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

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.