Lillie Thompson
Photo of a large contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Black & White Bathroom Remodel in Del Ray Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Stylish bathroom project in Alexandria, VA with star pattern black and white porcelain tiles, free standing vanity, walk-in shower framed medicine cabinet and black metal shelf over the toilet. Small dated bathroom turned out such a chic space.

Additional Dwelling Unit at Brookland

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Garage conversion into an Additional Dwelling Unit for rent in Brookland, Washington DC.
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rustic Gem

Alison Interiors

Inspiration for a small country 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Decker Farms Modern Farmhouse

First Choice Custom Builders

Modern farmhouse bathroom, with soaking tub under window, custom shelving and travertine tile.
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Dallas with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, travertine, white walls, travertine floors, quartzite benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted, an alcove shower, a hinged shower door and an undermount sink.

Tierrasanta Spanish Inspired Bathroom

Your Nest By Design, Robin Kelley

Guest Bathroom got a major upgrade with a custom furniture grade vanity cabinet with water resistant varnish wood top, copper vessel sink, hand made iron sconces.

Elwood Residence

DW Architects and Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Perfect Master Bathroom

Baine Contracting, Inc.

This beautifully crafted master bathroom plays off the contrast of the blacks and white while highlighting an off yellow accent. The layout and use of space allows for the perfect retreat at the end of the day.

Jessica Way Master Bath

Thyme & Place Design LLC

Just like a fading movie star, this master bathroom had lost its glamorous luster and was in dire need of new look. Gone are the old "Hollywood style make up lights and black vanity" replaced with freestanding vanity furniture and mirrors framed by crystal tipped sconces. A soft and serene gray and white color scheme creates Thymeless elegance with subtle colors and materials. Urban gray vanities with Carrara marble tops float against a tiled wall of large format subway tile with a darker gray porcelain “marble” tile accent. Recessed medicine cabinets provide extra storage for this “his and hers” design. A lowered dressing table and adjustable mirror provides seating for “hair and makeup” matters. A fun and furry poof brings a funky edge to the space designed for a young couple looking for design flair. The angular design of the Brizo faucet collection continues the transitional feel of the space. The freestanding tub by Oceania features a slim design detail which compliments the design theme of elegance. The tub filler was placed in a raised platform perfect for accessories or the occasional bottle of champagne. The tub space is defined by a mosaic tile which is the companion tile to the main floor tile. The detail is repeated on the shower floor. The oversized shower features a large bench seat, rain head shower, handheld multifunction shower head, temperature and pressure balanced shower controls and recessed niche to tuck bottles out of sight. The 2-sided glass enclosure enlarges the feel of both the shower and the entire bathroom.

Modern Bungalow

Melinda Mandell Interior Design

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Cape Cod Baths

Bee Studios Design

Cape Cod style coastal bathroom in the heart of St. Pete Beach, FL.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Tampa with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Rustic Farmhouse Bathroom

k+co LIVING - Interiors by Karen B Wolf

Modern rustic farmhouse bathroom designed for George to the Rescue TV Show on NBC.
This is an example of a small country kids bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Vintage Baths

Christine Donner Kitchen Design Inc.

An open washstand for two in the vintage style, with curved backsplash and “dish in” recess on the countertop edges – all custom designed. The Crema Delicato marble has delicate notes of bronze to correspond to the Calacotta Gold floor. Polished nickel legs are below, with polished nickel faucets in the period style. The back wall is white Thassos marble tiles. Photo by Mary Ellen Hendricks

Kitchen and Bath update in Pasadena, CA

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Facelift to this bathroom included removal of an internal wall that was dividing the vanity area from the toilet \ shower area. A huge shower was constructed instead (4.5' by 6.5') the vanity was slightly moved to allow enough space for a wall mounted toilet to be constructed. 1920's hand painted concrete tiles were used for the floor to give the contrast to the modern look of the toilet and shower, black hexagon tiles for the shower pan and the interior of the shampoo niche and large white subway tiles for the shower wall. The bench and the base of the niche are done with a 1 piece of Quartz material for a sleek and clean look. The vanity is a furniture style with storage underneath and Carrera marble on top. All the plumbing fixtures are by Kohler with a vibrant modern gold finish.

The Ranch

Splittgerber Professional Builders

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

McLean, VA - Midcentury Modern

Samantha Friedman Interior Designs

Jesse Snyder
Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Stapleton Farmhouse Contemporary Bathroom

TVL Creative Ltd.

This master bathroom renovation transforms a builder-grade standard into a personalized retreat for our lovely Stapleton clients. Recognizing a need for change, our clients called on us to help develop a space that would capture their aesthetic loves and foster relaxation. Our design focused on establishing an airy and grounded feel by pairing various shades of white, natural wood, and dynamic textures. We replaced the existing ceramic floor tile with wood-look porcelain tile for a warm and inviting look throughout the space. We then paired this with a reclaimed apothecary vanity from Restoration Hardware. This vanity is coupled with a bright Caesarstone countertop and warm bronze faucets from Delta to create a strikingly handsome balance. The vanity mirrors are custom-sized and trimmed with a coordinating bronze frame. Elegant wall sconces dance between the dark vanity mirrors and bright white full height mirrors flanking the bathtub. The tub itself is an oversized freestanding bathtub paired with a tall bronze tub filler. We've created a feature wall with Tile Bar's Billowy Clouds ceramic tile floor to ceiling behind the tub. The wave-like movement of the tiles offers a dramatic texture in a pure white field. We removed the existing shower and extended its depth to create a large new shower. The walls are tiled with a large format high gloss white tile. The shower floor is tiled with marble circles in varying sizes that offer a playful aesthetic in an otherwise minimalist space. We love this pure, airy retreat and are thrilled that our clients get to enjoy it for many years to come!

Custom Modern Farmhouse

Conklin Architecture

Mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, a two-piece toilet and multi-coloured floor.

Miner Lake Cottage Remodel

Strongwood Homes

Photo Credit: Sanderson Photography, Inc. Green Bay, WI
Photo of a beach style bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and marble benchtops.

Enfield Way Basement

Carla Bast Design

Vanity, Top & Sink: Restoration Hardware Reclaimed Russian Oak Vanity Piece, Corner Backsplash/Mirror: Antique Mirror Glass Tile, Floor: 2" Hexagon in matte white, Wall color: Sherwin Williams SW7016 Mindful Gray, Pendants: Restoration Hardware, Alyssa Lee Photography

Bathroom Design Ideas with Furniture-like Cabinets and an Alcove Shower

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.