Eric Hausman for TRENDS KITCHENS
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with an alcove shower, mosaic tile, grey walls, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

New Shower Renovation

Studio 76 Kitchens and Baths

Studio 76 Home Photography The alcove shower includes a built-in seat and foot rests. Porcelain Italian rectangular tile is used with a pebbles tiled accent border installed vertically on floor to ceiling walls. The custom frameless shower door is by Reflections Glassworks with brushed nickel hardware and Moen "Voss" faucetry. A skylight provides natural light into this master bathroom.

Pasadena Transitional Style Italian Revival Master Bath Detail

On Madison

Pasadena Transitional Style Italian Revival Master Bath Detail design by On Madison. Photographed by Grey Crawford
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with white tile, an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, stone slab, grey walls, marble floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Calm and Contemporary Master Bath

YAMINI DESIGNS

Spectrum Studio
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls and black floor.

Appartement rue de Cuire

Agence LVH

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Lyon with an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and a wall-mount sink.

New Moon Rising

Synthesis Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Vancouver with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a trough sink.

Master bathroom & Office Addition - Camp Hill, PA

Deimler Family Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and beige floor.

Traditional Bathroom

Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in San Francisco with marble benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls and marble floors.

The Tate Post and Beam Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Yankee Barn Homes - The use of bright whites and soft grays, combined with carrera marble accents, makes for one spectacular post and beam master bath. Note the coffered ceiling over the soak tub.

Venice Remodel

Combined Construction Services, Inc.

CCS
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink and glass benchtops.

Hilltop House | Grand Vista Subdivision

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

Industrial Modern custom bathroom with sunken tub 2012 KuDa Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Indian Grove Bathroom

Palmerston Design Consultants

www.jeremykohm.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with a claw-foot tub, mosaic tile, green cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Midcentury Inspired Jack and Jill Bathroom

Impeccable by Meredith Park

This midcentury inspired bathroom features tile wainscoting with a glass accent, a custom walnut floating vanity, hexagon tile flooring, wood plank tile in a herringbone pattern in the shower and matte black finishes for the plumbing fixtures and hardware.

Marlborough Street

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Lakewood Hills

Montgomery Custom Homes

Shoot 2 Sell
This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an alcove shower and dark hardwood floors.

Alamo Transitional Primary Suite Remodel

Gayler Design Build

Deep drawers with built-in electrical plugs.
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, an alcove shower and an undermount sink.

Simply Beautiful Primary Ensuite Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

A beautifully remodeled primary bathroom ensuite inspired by the homeowner’s European travels. This spacious bathroom was dated and had a cold cave like shower. The homeowner desired a beautiful space with a European feel, like the ones she discovered on her travels to Europe. She also wanted a privacy door separating the bathroom from her bedroom. The designer opened up the closed off shower by removing the soffit and dark cabinet next to the shower to add glass and let light in. Now the entire room is bright and airy with marble look porcelain tile throughout. The archway was added to frame in the under-mount tub. The double vanity in a soft gray paint and topped with Corian Quartz compliments the marble tile. The new chandelier along with the chrome fixtures add just the right amount of luxury to the room. Now when you come in from the bedroom you are enticed to come in and stay a while in this beautiful space.

The apartment with two walk-in closets and a large laundry

Alexander Tischler

A large shower room located to the left of the dressing room is highlighted with a mirror going up to the ceiling and a countertop with a built-in faux stone sink. We design interiors of homes and apartments worldwide. If you need well-thought and aesthetical interior, submit a request on the website.

Snazzy Style Hall Bathroom

Blue Eye Interiors

A comfortable hall bathroom perfect for guests.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

San Francisco Casual Spa Baths (Phase 1)

Aloha Kitchen, Bath & Design

You wouldn't even recognize the spaces if you saw them before construction. The end result is a spa master bath and pool bath that reflect the client's style and makes them happy every day. In the master bath the double vanity offers lots of storage and organization for each including a vanity tower with outlets inside for storing toiletries plus all the items that need to set on chargers. The separate toilet room now has extra storage over the toilet for added convenience. The freestanding tub is nestled into a cozy corner and ready for luxuriating. Then tucked behind a new wall is the spa steam shower with full privacy from the door to the master bedroom. Before, when you'd open the door from the bedroom every detail of the bathroom occupants was on full display. In the downstairs pool bath, we opened up a wall that used to separate the vanity from the wet room giving room for a larger vanity and more open space. Handcrafted tile, glass mosaic and unique porcelain tile adds personality and some sparkle. (Photo credit; Shawn Lober Construction)

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Grey Walls

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.