Custom Tile Shower with Brass Plumbing on Rail System

A tile and glass shower features a shower head rail system that is flanked by windows on both sides. The glass door swings out and in. The wall visible from the door when you walk in is a one inch glass mosaic tile that pulls all the colors from the room together. Brass plumbing fixtures and brass hardware add warmth. Limestone tile floors add texture. A closet built in on this side of the bathroom is his closet and features double hang on the left side, single hang above the drawer storage on the right. The windows in the shower allows the light from the window to pass through and brighten the space.

Privatbad in Paderborn

Klaus Klein GmbH

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Hamburg with an alcove shower, glass sheet wall and limestone floors.

Lavish Primary BathroomThis lavish primary bathroom stars an illuminated, floati

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

This lavish primary bathroom stars an illuminated, floating vanity brilliantly suited with French gold fixtures and set before floor-to-ceiling chevron tile. The walk-in shower features large, book-matched porcelain slabs that mirror the pattern, movement, and veining of marble. As a stylistic nod to the previous design inhabiting this space, our designers created a custom wood niche lined with wallpaper passed down through generations.

Mid-Century Modern Home

AB design studio, inc.

Ciro Coelho
Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, an undermount sink, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Contemporary Sleek Bath Design - Doylestown

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

This contemporary bathroom design in Doylestown, PA combines sleek lines with comfort and style to create a space that will be the center of attention in any home. The white DuraSupreme cabinets pair perfectly with the Cambria engineered quartz countertop, Riobel fixtures, and Top Knobs hardware, all accented by Voguebay decorative tile behind the Gatco tilt mirrors. Cabinetry includes a makeup vanity with Fleurco backlit mirror, customized pull-out storage, pull-out grooming cabinet, and tower cabinets with mullion doors. A white Victoria + Albert tub serves as a focal point, next to the contrasting black tile wall. The large alcove shower includes a corner shelf, pebble tile base, and matching pebble shower niche.

Mid Century Modern Bathroom

Grey House Kitchens & Interiors

The customer fell in love with the glass and stone hexagon tile, but to keep the project in budget we chose a less expensive oversized subway tile with glass linear pencil to keep the cost in check.

Wilton Manors 248

Innovative Design Build, Inc

Colorful fun guest bathroom. Keeping with the original location of the vanity and toilet for cost savings; we modernized this bathroom and increased functionality by adding a lighted recessed medicine cabinet and a new vanity. The hydroslide shower door eliminates the obtrusive swing door and increases the doorway opening.

Island Tranquility

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Luxurious master bathroom. Client wanted her bathroom to feel like a spa experience. The white, silver, and beige throughout the bathroom helped achieve the feel of luxury. Photographer: Augie Salbosa

Piermont Beach House

Janelle Interiors

two fish digital
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Blue Vanity

JBR Designs

Vanity by Medallion in maple with dusk classic finish. Extra large drawers allow for ample storage in this lovely bathroom. The added tower allows for extra linen storage for guests and family.

Kraft Crescent

Form Collective

Martin Knowles
Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass sheet wall, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Glass Walk in Shower with Windows and dual swing door

Denise Quade Design

A tile and glass shower features a shower head rail system that is flanked by windows on both sides. The glass door swings out and in. The wall visible from the door when you walk in is a one inch glass mosaic tile that pulls all the colors from the room together. Brass plumbing fixtures and brass hardware add warmth. Limestone tile floors add texture. Pendants were used on each side of the vanity and reflect in the framed mirror.

Master Bath Spa - Designed By Cynthia Collins

Gilmans Kitchens and Baths

This kitchen remodel started with taking out a dividing wall to open the space and make room for the priority of having an island. With the homeowner loving to cook, the island gave ample work space near the fridge and range. Pull-out spice racks next to the range were added for additional convenience. Decorative lighting above and under the island were added to create an even more welcoming feel, and to highlight the beautiful island cabinetry. Treve Johnson Photography

Modern Bathroom

Photo of a modern bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount tub, an alcove shower, blue tile and glass sheet wall.

Crane Drive San Anselmo CA

Jane Ellison

This newly remodeled family home and in law unit in San Anselmo is 4000sf of light and space. The first designer was let go for presenting grey one too many times. My task was to skillfully blend all the color my clients wanted from their mix of Latin, Hispanic and Italian heritage and get it to read successfully. Wow, no easy feat. Clients alway teach us so much. I learned that much more color could work than I ever thought possible.

Lake Home

Vintage Custom Homes

Mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Omaha with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, glass sheet wall, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and brown benchtops.

Prasada - Hyde Park, W. Richland

Viking Homes

Amazing master bath retreat with a tiled walk-in shower with dual shower heads, body sprays and heat control. Shower designed with glass tiles, metallic vertical subway tiles and a built-in bench. Vanity includes double undermount sinks with granite counters and a drop down makeup vanity between.

Contemporary Sleek Bath Design - Doylestown

Lang's Kitchen & Bath

Mid-Century Modern Home

AB design studio, inc.

1950’s mid century modern hillside home. full restoration | addition | modernization. board formed concrete | clear wood finishes | mid-mod style.
Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a freestanding tub, glass sheet wall and white walls.

Master Bathroom Vanity

Interior Spaces

Master Bathroom with free standing tub, two separate vanities, and scalloped window curtain.
Photo of a small traditional bathroom in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, glass sheet wall, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Glass Sheet Wall

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.