Photo © Bruce Damonte
Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, glass tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

West Seattle Cottage Style Remodel

Kirk Riley Design

Floating quartz bench with niche detail in steam shower. Jeff Beck
This is an example of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Brooklyn Heights Apartment

Francis Dzikowski Photography Inc.

Francis Dzikowski
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in New York with a trough sink, green walls, an alcove shower, glass tile, green tile, white cabinets and flat-panel cabinets.

Teen Girls Bath and Bedroom San Antonio, TX

Younique Designs

Contemporary Bathroom Photo by Casey Dunn
Photo of a large contemporary bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, red cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, glass tile, multi-coloured walls and marble floors.

North Laguna Cottage

Robert A. McGraw Architect

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with an alcove shower, pebble tile floors, white cabinets, glass tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige tile, an undermount tub, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, glass tile and a vessel sink.

Long Cove - Mother in Law bathroom/Suite

Designworks Studio

Mother in law suite. Quartz countertops, beautiful vessel sink, elegant crystal hardware imported from India. Dressing closet and combined laundry room. Stunning and unique crystal light fixtures. Rolling glass frameless entrance to bathroom. Concealed.

Denise Matheson Design - Guest Bath

River City Tile Company

Tile: Crayola Tile in custom pattern --- Supplied and installed by River City Tile Company.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Edmonton with an alcove shower, glass tile and a hinged shower door.

Urban Retreat in Houston

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Erika Barczak, By Design Interiors Inc. Photo Credit: Daniel Angulo www.danielangulo.com Builder: Wamhoff Design Build www.wamhoffdesignbuild.com After knocking down walls to open up the space and adding skylights, a bright, airy kitchen with abundant natural light was created. The lighting, counter stools and soapstone countertops give the room an urban chic, semi-industrial feel but the warmth of the wooden beams and the wood flooring make sure that the space is not cold. A secondary, smaller island was put on wheels in order to have a movable and highly functional prep space.

Basement Steam Shower Custom Tile

Pro Basement Inc.

This is a awesome bath in a Forest Park area home.
Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in St Louis with white cabinets, granite benchtops, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, with a sauna, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, an undermount sink, porcelain floors and a hinged shower door.

Frosty Oasis-Project 2166

Design 1 Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, flat-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Wildwood Unit 77 - Bathroom

West Coast Homes

Diane Padys Photography
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, glass tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Kenmore small bath

Riddle Construction & Design

Small hall bathroom features Kohler fixtures, painted vanity and tile shower enclosure
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Lenexa, KS Bathroom Remodel

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

The steam shower has a rough tile wall that runs the entire length of the wall, appearing to go right through the glass of the shower. Photo by Matt Kocourek

Skeen Basement

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Kris Palen
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, glass tile, blue walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, blue tile, porcelain floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops and open cabinets.

Snoqualmie Stunner

Potter Construction Inc

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, an alcove tub and an alcove shower.

Jack and Jill Bathroom Remodel

Bolen Designs

Complete jack and jill bathroom remodel with beautiful glass subway tile and mother of pearl accent tile, large format 12 x 24 porcelain floor tile and, of course, shiplap. New square edge modern tub, bronze faucet and hardware, and nautical accessories complete the look.

Ratio House

Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture

Design ideas for a large midcentury master bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, glass tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Westmont

Brost Developments Inc.

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops and an undermount sink.

Placitas Bathroom

Ron Hanks Design

Spencer Earp
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Albuquerque with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, glass tile, orange walls and slate floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Glass Tile

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.