A riverfront property is a desirable piece of property duet to its proximity to a waterway and parklike setting. The value in this renovation to the customer was creating a home that allowed for maximum appreciation of the outside environment and integrating the outside with the inside, and this design achieved this goal completely. To eliminate the fishbowl effect and sight-lines from the street the kitchen was strategically designed with a higher counter top space, wall areas were added and sinks and appliances were intentional placement. Open shelving in the kitchen and wine display area in the dining room was incorporated to display customer's pottery. Seating on two sides of the island maximize river views and conversation potential. Overall kitchen/dining/great room layout designed for parties, etc. - lots of gathering spots for people to hang out without cluttering the work triangle. Eliminating walls in the ensuite provided a larger footprint for the area allowing for the freestanding tub and larger walk-in closet. Hardwoods, wood cabinets and the light grey colour pallet were carried through the entire home to integrate the space.

Mid Mod Guest Bath

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

A small guest bath in this Lakewood mid century was updated to be much more user friendly but remain true to the aesthetic of the home. A custom wall-hung walnut vanity with linear asymmetrical holly inlays sits beneath a custom blue concrete sinktop. The entire vanity wall and shower is tiled in a unique textured Porcelanosa tile in white. Tim Gormley, TG Image

Sherman Oaks Bathroom

Landmark Construction Crew

Bathroom in one of the houses constructed in Sherman Oaks included installation of recessed lighting, wall tile, toilet, shower head and tiled flooring.

Edgy, Contemporary Overhaul, Master Bath

Simply Baths & Kitchens

The homeowners of this CT master bath wanted a daring, edgy space that took some risks, but made a bold statement. Calling on designer Rachel Peterson of Simply Baths, Inc. this lack-luster master bath gets an edgy update by opening up the space, adding split-face rock, custom concrete sinks and accents, and keeping the lines clean and uncluttered.

Interni Madonna di Campiglio

Vito Corvasce

Vito Corvasce
Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink and concrete benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, white walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink and concrete benchtops.

Master & Kid's Bathroom Remodel - Ravenna

Vertical Construction Group LLC

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, blue tile, gray tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Abacoa Complete Home Renovation

Island Time Renovation & Design

Large modern kids bathroom in Miami with white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, mirror tile, white walls, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Morningside

Rothman+Rothman Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and concrete benchtops.

Preston - Project 1

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Norton Commons: Monkshood Dr

Bentley Construction LLC

Basement Bathroom
Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Louisville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mountain Contemporary | Mountain Village, CO

Jensen Design

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Craftsman Beauty

Knight Construction Design Inc.

Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Unique Restoration of Heisey Horse Barn to Home

Transitions Interior Design for Comfortable Living

The wood grained tile and the pebbled floor/ border bring in natural elements yet are waterproof! Photo by Lift Your Eyes Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, beige walls, brick floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a sliding shower screen.

Ridgefield Contemporary Master Bath

REL Interiors

David Dadekian
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Classic Clean Contemporary Bathrooms

Tileco

Vein cut travertine porcelain tile flooring. Clean and white bathroom designed by Andrea Camburn
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile and concrete benchtops.

Steamboat Storm Meadow Drive Mountain/Asian Fusion

Trilogy Partners

Master Bath featuring Wave Sink and fixtures from Sonoma Forge. Design and Interiors by Trilogy Partners. Featured Architectural Digest May 2010. Photo Roger Wade Photography

Carroll St. Residence

Palette Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, stone slab, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Cascadia Remodel

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Benjamin Benschneider
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, a trough sink, an alcove shower, white walls, light hardwood floors and concrete benchtops.

North 9th Street

Tatyana Design LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile and flat-panel cabinets.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Concrete 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.