Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Beaumaris 1

HK Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mclean Street Renovation

East Coast Village Homes

Contemporary bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Bathroom Remodel

Beverly Bradshaw Interiors

Andrew Webb, Clarity Northwest
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Brooklyn Residence

Ovadia Design Group

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sunwood Ensuite & Primary Suite

Niche reDesign

A steam shower was designed where the previous tub was. A large double vanity with ample storage provided the organic, rustic look the homeowner was looking for.

Ванная комната

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Marin Master Suite

RMS DESIGNS

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

McNamara

HOMEWARDesign

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Upper East Side Condo

Pett & Associates, LLC

Elizabeth Dooley
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, solid surface benchtops, a sliding shower screen, a niche and a shower seat.

2nd Floor Bathroom Remodel

Heritage Construction Companies, LLC.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, marble benchtops, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

1939 Brick Colonial

Thomas Buckborough & Associates

Eric Roth
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Boston with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower and gray tile.

Gray Double Vanity

dRemodeling

Gray painted framed mirrors add depth to the softly painted grey washed walls and subtly connects the gray veining throughout the carrara marble countertop and gray painted double vanity.

Ritz Carleton Residence Manhattan

Caryn Bortniker Design

Caryn Bortniker
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, multi-coloured walls and ceramic floors.

Oak Point Rennovation

Granger Remodel & Design

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Remodel | Installed New Bathroom with Elegant White Double Vanity

Peace of Mind Remodeling

Elegant white/gray marble tile and sink top. Chrome accessories, full-length wall mirror with light fixtures in the mirror.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

Bouldin Creek Bathroom Remodel

Green Bay Remodeling

A marvel of the minimalist style, this bathroom uses natural light, clean lines and simplistic design to create a space filled with a calming elegance. An ideal place to start and end your days in serenity.

Bouldin Creek Bathroom Remodel

Green Bay Remodeling

Davie

Triple Dot Design Studio

A west coast contemporary bathroom with a neutral palette. A custom framed medicine cabinet dresses up the mirror and ties it into the rift cut oak vanity. Darker tiles in a chevron lay pattern was chosen to add a fun element into the space.

Meadow Chase Master Bathroom

Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Gray 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.