Glass enclosed shower with engraved base at the door. Brent Moss Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, gray tile, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors and a drop-in sink.

Solana Beach Remodel

Evolv Design

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Sierra Reserve - Private Residence

Collins DuPont Design Group

Colleen Wilson: Project Leader, Interior Designer, ASID, NCIDQ Photography by Amber Frederiksen
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, a one-piece toilet, brown walls, marble benchtops and beige floor.

Esplanade Home, retro pink bathroom

Anatoly Patrick Architecture

Shower recess using colour (pink terrazzo) texture (matchstick tiles), and natural materials (brass tapware) to create a contemporary but retro vibe in keeping with the beachfront home.

Random bar glass used for a dramatic effect in this large walkin shower

Tradewinds Tile & Stone

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with an alcove shower, green tile and matchstick tile.

Our Work

Builtwell Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue tile, green tile, gray tile, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, matchstick tile, grey walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Miami Beach Residence

Overmyer Architects

Spa Building Shower Photos by Zoltan Prepszent
Design ideas for a mediterranean bathroom in Miami with an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile and matchstick tile.

Glenhaven Custom Home

Alair Homes Houston

A clean, transitional home design. This home focuses on ample and open living spaces for the family, as well as impressive areas for hosting family and friends. The quality of materials chosen, combined with simple and understated lines throughout, creates a perfect canvas for this family’s life. Contrasting whites, blacks, and greys create a dramatic backdrop for an active and loving lifestyle.

Metro Tile Bathrooms

Metro Tile Inc

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, porcelain floors, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Rustic Luxury

Aneka Interiors Inc.

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, green walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower and a two-piece toilet.

Silver Falls Court

J Wiley Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, plywood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Swan Lake Estate

Stoddard Construction & Design Inc.

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Contemporary Interior

CBC, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, green tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and white floor.

Preserve Basement Remodel

Ku Interior Design

The guest bath had been a do-it-yourself project of a former homeowner and the materials and workmanship did not match the quality of the home. The old shower bench made it almost impossible to get in and out of the shower because it forced the door so close to the toilet. The bathroom was gutted and has all new fixtures and finishes. More Hawaiian art reminds the wife of where she grew up. Copyright -©Teri Fotheringham Photography 2013

Lakeshore Bathroom

Decorating Den Interiors - Lois Pade

The vanity was a custom design to coordinate with the built in armoire. The glass accent tile was also used for the back splash over the quartz counter top. A cordless roman shade was added for light control and a simple upholstered cornice softens the window. A grab bar paper holder adds another safety feature.

Bathrooms and kitchen

Creative Construction, Dallas TX

Large traditional master bathroom in Dallas with dark wood cabinets, a hot tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Modern bathroom

MB Design & Build

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Casa del Gatto

MICCHI MINUTI + Partners

Inspiration for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Florence with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, matchstick tile, white walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, green floor, a hinged shower door and a single vanity.

Putney

Urban Project Management & Construction

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, green walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bel Air Interior Renovation

MJ Home Development

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white floor and beige benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Matchstick 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.