My clients wanted to change their 1950's pink bathroom and remove the bathtub. They are planning to age-in place and the bathtub was a tripping hazard. Also, the showerhead had been installed quite low originally and one of my clients had to bend awkwardly to shower, so we raised the height of the showerhead to accommodate his tall frame. My clients chose to remodel their bathroom with a blue and white color scheme. Blue Heaven Forbo Marmoluem flooring was installed to waterproof the floor. Planetarium Blue Lanmark was used for the countertop with integrated sink and the shower walls. For a visual contrast in the shower, Blizzard Lanmark was chosen for the floor and the corner seat/bench. This will help the homeowners see the transition between the flooring and the shower easier as they age. Grab bars were installed inside the shower, along with blocking in the walls to aid in getting into and out of the shower, and getting up and down onto the seat in the shower. Bright, white shaker cabinetry was installed, including a counter mounted medicine cabinet with rain glass. This added much more storage for my clients which was needed in this one bath home. The owners painted the walls in a soft shade of blue once the remodel was complete. They are loving their remodeled bathroom and all of the extra storage. The seat in the shower is a real favorite too. Holly Needham

Bringing Back The Love

Meadowlark Design+Build

A new basement bathroom is added in the whole-home renovation. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.

Mayfield

SurfaceLab

Photographer: Graham Yelton Architect: Mack McKinney Builder: David Camp
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Birmingham with an integrated sink, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, an alcove shower, white walls and linoleum floors.

Beachfront Beauty

Four Walls Architecture

Ensuite
Photo of a small beach style bathroom in Auckland with an alcove shower, white walls, linoleum floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Custom Home

Heritage Home Works, LLC

Kara Barkman
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Wichita with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Downtown Palo Alto

Green Circle Construction, Inc.

Large modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown walls and linoleum floors.

Neutral Tile Flooring

dRemodeling

Neutral palette flooring anchors this airy bathroom design.
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet and linoleum floors.

Downtown Johnson City Custom

Jeff Spear Homes

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, grey walls, linoleum floors, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation in Abbotsford, BC

Pro-Pack Contracting & Design Inc.

The bathroom received new a new tub surround but kept the existing tub. Old cabinet was resprayed and new quartz counter tops with rectangle sinks installed. The vinyl tile 12 by 24 format with grout deceives the eye and looks like real tile. Using this product in remodels cuts down on extra costs of having to heat porcelain tile in the same format.

Beacon Hill New Home (BH61) - Powder Room

Powell Homes & Renovations

Contemporary powder room
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

South East Burwell Main Floor Remodel

Elev8 308 Inc

Bath vanity after
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, linoleum floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Condo Master Bath

Z&P Construction, Inc.

Z&P
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, brown walls, linoleum floors and solid surface benchtops.

Highland Homes - Beautiful Bathrooms

HIGHLAND HOMES

Blue is a great accent color for neutral paint and flooring, and works perfectly in a bathroom because blue is said to reduce stress and create tranquility. Highland Homes Lynford II model home in Zephyrhills, FL.

Lake Zurich bathrooms

Cadence Custom Cabinetry, Inc.

These hand-made Alder wood cabinets fit perfectly in the space allowed, and gave a lot of storage space not found in the original bathroom. Linen cabinets on either side of the vanity are 21" deep, and to the left of the sink is a pull-out trash.

Master Bathroom Shower

Saltsman Brenzel, Inc.

Large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, linoleum floors, a vessel sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

2015 photos, Basement Bath, Brookhaven

San Luis Kitchen Co.

Using Wood-Mode's Vista doorstyle with a light stain on maple wood, we designed cabinetry for this entire home. The sleek lines of the cabinets are softened here by the earth tones of the tile, counter and flooring.

The Cabot - A Together Family Home

Kent Homes Bouctouche

Ensuite bathroom has vanity and u-tile shower alcove with natural light.
Small traditional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, linoleum floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Suite

Becker Home Improvement Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and solid surface benchtops.

Bathrooms

Kliss Cabinets

Custom 5x10 Contemporary bathroom by Brian Kliss Cabinets
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in San Luis Obispo with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, blue walls and linoleum floors.

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User

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Clermont-Ferrand with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, linoleum floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Linoleum Floors

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.