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.

Atico en Madrid (2009)

arquiplan 2.0

Engel & Volkers
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Madrid with open cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, beige walls, light wood cabinets, gray tile, cement tile, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops and an enclosed toilet.

Agnes Street

Dig Design

This master ensuite features floor to ceiling tiles in a concrete look porcelain. Mirrored shaving cabinets an open shelves provide ample storage. A freestanding japanese bath behind the frameless shower screen along with multple shower outlets creates a wet room. Rachel Lewis Photography

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Parcels Design Studio

This custom walnut vanity with holly inlays provides plenty of storage while being a detailed focal point upon entering the space.
Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, orange walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, blue benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Cool Downtown Loft

J and J design team

Glass shower with gray tile and concrete base. Black vanity with open shelves. Exposed brick!
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in St Louis with open cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Atherton Estate

ScavulloDesign Interiors

Expansive traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls, slate floors, an integrated sink and concrete benchtops.

Sherman Oaks New Construction Home

Landmark Construction Crew

Bathroom of the new house construction in Sherman Oaks which included installation of bathroom door, bathroom sink and faucet and tiled flooring.
Photo of a small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Modern Rustic Bathroom Remodel Lexington, MA

Kitchens By Lombco

Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Boston with open cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

Rustic Chic Basement Overhaul

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

This rustic-inspired basement includes an entertainment area, two bars, and a gaming area. The renovation created a bathroom and guest room from the original office and exercise room. To create the rustic design the renovation used different naturally textured finishes, such as Coretec hard pine flooring, wood-look porcelain tile, wrapped support beams, walnut cabinetry, natural stone backsplashes, and fireplace surround,

Rylston Road

hogartharchitects

The stunning polished concrete master ensuite shower room of Rylston Road.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Rustic Primary Bathroom

Right Angle Kitchens

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

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

Kingford Master Bath

area design, llc.

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

St. Andrews Napa CA Rebuild

Jane Ellison

This home in Napa off Silverado was rebuilt after burning down in the 2017 fires. Architect David Rulon, a former associate of Howard Backen, known for this Napa Valley industrial modern farmhouse style. Composed in mostly a neutral palette, the bones of this house are bathed in diffused natural light pouring in through the clerestory windows. Beautiful textures and the layering of pattern with a mix of materials add drama to a neutral backdrop. The homeowners are pleased with their open floor plan and fluid seating areas, which allow them to entertain large gatherings. The result is an engaging space, a personal sanctuary and a true reflection of it's owners' unique aesthetic. Inspirational features are metal fireplace surround and book cases as well as Beverage Bar shelving done by Wyatt Studio, painted inset style cabinets by Gamma, moroccan CLE tile backsplash and quartzite countertops.

Bright Modern Home in Allentown PA

a423 architecture & design, Inc.

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and concrete benchtops.

Contemporary Design

TriplePoint Design Build

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Reforma de baño y cocina en Montequinto, Sevilla

HABdesign

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seville with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Fitler Square Trinity

Kaminski + Pew

Guest bathroom with brightly colored cement tile flooring, custom painted floating vanity, white ceramic tile, and black fixtures.
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Refurbishment of a classic flat in Hampstead with a new modern shower room

Cecile Bell interior design

Radu Palicica photography
Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Modern Home on Championship Golf Course

Wyrick Residential Design

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Houston with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, grey walls, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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.