The girl's shower is finished with a solid surface surround with integral shampoo niche. Shower base has integral seat (Kohler). Framed shower glass with sliding door. ©William Thompson

Spring 2014 Lake Guest House Renovation

Tulsa Design Therapy

The master bedroom did not have its own bath until this one was added on. A large shower with seat, niches, grab bar, hand-held sprayer with diverter control and vent can lights was included as well as vanity and private water closet. The water closet has a counter and cabinetry for additional storage. Toe kick lighting, and LED lighting enhance the space.

Utopia Oak Bathroom furniture

Roots Kitchens Bedrooms Bathrooms

Modern bathroom in Kent with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, laminate benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green walls and linoleum floors.

Transitional Model Home

A-Design By Gustavo Arredondo, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, linoleum floors, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

San Diego Bathroom Remodel by Remodel Works

Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen

This remodeled San Diego bathroom features a large, circular stand-alone bathtub accented with glass mosaic tile. A large, alcove shower features stone, marble and glass tile as well as a built-in shower alcove. A his and hers vanity features frame-less mirrors. The bathroom is tied together with two blue, blown glass vanity lights that evoke an under-water feeling. Photo by Scott Basile.

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel - Coon Rapids, MN

Building Renewal, Inc

Small traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, beige walls and linoleum floors.

Recessed Shower Niche

dRemodeling

Adding to the transparent palate of the project, square glass tiles and ceramic tiles were added to the recessed shower shelf.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, linoleum floors and an undermount sink.

New Home Build

User

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Intercourse, PA Custom Home, Bathroom

Norman L Graham Inc

Beautiful Bathroom in this custom home
Mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with a pedestal sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue walls, linoleum floors, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower and a two-piece toilet.

180th Street

Canadian Renovations Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, brown walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Idyllic Colonial Home

User

Jake Boyd Photography
Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, linoleum floors, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Bathrooms

Kliss Cabinets

Brian Kliss
Design ideas 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.

Parade of Homes - Viking Homes

Viking Homes

Century 21 Tri-Cities
Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Seattle with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, beige walls and linoleum floors.

Interior Painting

Innovation Painting & Drywall Repair

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Materials

Stone Avenue

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, linoleum floors, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathrooms & Powder Rooms

WL Kitchen & Home

Design ideas for an expansive traditional master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, orange walls, linoleum floors, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Bathroom Refurbishment

JAS Building Services

Here is a recently refurbished bathroom where we designed the layout to make the best use of the small space. #bathroom #qualityfirst #design #refurb #jasbuildingservices Photo by: JAS Building Services

Bathroom with Warming Room

DesignLine Home Transformations

John Magor Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Richmond with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

#3 Meadows Del Mar Occupied Home Staging

Shelley Sass Designs

Photo of an expansive midcentury master bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, stone tile, grey walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

The Cabot - A Together Family Home

Kent Homes Bouctouche

Main bathroom has vanity and storage cabinetry providing a bit of privacy shelter for the toilet. A simple one piece shower / tub combination unit is a good decision in a shared bath design.

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.