Photography by Christi Nielsen
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, pebble tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and concrete benchtops.

Broward Residence

Sarah Z Designs

Photographer: Paul Stoppi
Contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

4011 Bayview

INTELAE

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Elliot

Base Architecture

Christopher Frederick Jones
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Project Fig Tree Pocket

Urban Kitchens and Joinery

Alex Coppo Photography
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Floor Tile Details

User

This is an example of a small industrial master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, gray tile, marble, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Modern Bathroom

Mid-sized modern bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and slate floors.

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,

Maple Grove Addition Part 3- Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

When our long-time VIP clients let us know they were ready to finish the basement that was a part of our original addition we were jazzed, and for a few reasons. One, they have complete trust in us and never shy away from any of our crazy ideas, and two they wanted the space to feel like local restaurant Brick & Bourbon with moody vibes, lots of wooden accents, and statement lighting. They had a couple more requests, which we implemented such as a movie theater room with theater seating, completely tiled guest bathroom that could be "hosed down if necessary," ceiling features, drink rails, unexpected storage door, and wet bar that really is more of a kitchenette. So, not a small list to tackle. Alongside Tschida Construction we made all these things happen. Photographer- Chris Holden Photos

Back Bay

Annie Hall Interiors

Michael Lee
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone tile, a trough sink and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel

GMJ Construction

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wood walls.

Chambre parental

Studio Spiti

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, travertine, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sugarloaf Alley

Brad Ramsey Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, white walls, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, a hinged shower door, travertine floors and beige floor.

Highland's home in Bend, OR

Norman Building & Design

One of the homes baths is adjacent to homes craft room that can double as an additional bedroom when needed. Created a bright and inviting space through the use of white tiles with a 'pop' of interest in the shower wall.

Morningside

Rothman+Rothman Design

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.

Mr. Halsted's Playhouse

Bangtel, LLC

All photos by Aleks Eva. 3rd floor of a 3 storey walk up. Freshly remodeled and designed by Liz Klafeta of Bangtel for New Era Chicago.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with open cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, concrete benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and an integrated sink.

Shadow Falls Condo 2

RG Construction & Consulting

This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, concrete benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Asian Modern Respite, Full Home Design

User

Duron’s Honeywind covers the walls in this calming spa-like master bath. Ivory concrete tops the counters and tub deck and contrasts beautifully with the maple stained vanities and tub surround. Natural light floods the shower through an Arts and Crafts inspired leaded glass window. The shower’s frameless glass door allows full view of the beautiful travertine tile. The same stone continues on to the bathroom floor adding texture and creating cohesion in this modern space.

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.

50 Shades of Grey

Karen Kempf Interiors

This new construction home was a long-awaited dream home with lots of ideas and details curated over many years. It’s a contemporary lake house in the Midwest with a California vibe. The palette is clean and simple, and uses varying shades of gray. The dramatic architectural elements punctuate each space with dramatic details. Photos done by Ryan Hainey Photography, LLC.

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.