This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wood.

Holloway | Mid-Century Modern Farmhouse

Vision Interiors

The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedroom's rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with a view out windows and a private guest suite. Architect: Visbeen Architects Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: AVB Inc.

Rustic Luxury

Aneka Interiors Inc.

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

Morris House

place architecture:design

Tom Holdsworth Photography
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Austin 360 Bathroom Remodel

On Time Baths Express

The master shower in the past was a very small corner shower. We used a frameless glass enclosure and used the granite bath tub deck as a shower bench. The end result was a very open and smart layout. photo credits: Olympia Sobande

Residential building | Keng-Fu Lo | Taiwan

Leicht Küchen AG

LEICHT Küchen: http://www.leicht.com/en/references/abroad/project-kaohsiung-city-taiwan/ Keng-Fu Lo: Architect

Lake Jackson Master Bath

Murphy's Design

Remodeled by Murphy's Design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Master bath steam shower seat

Falk Designs, LLC

This shot shows off the beauty of the honey onyx next to the cut tile mosaic. photo: Ellen Falk
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, white tile and matchstick tile.

Piso familiar (Getafe)

Interia

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Past Projects

Jones Custom Builders, inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, matchstick tile, purple walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Tipton Adobe House Remodel and Addition

Chad W Howell Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, plywood floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops and an alcove shower.

A New Start

Dalia Canora Design, LLC

Jane Beiles Photography
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in DC Metro with white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, matchstick tile, ceramic floors and white floor.

Fenlon House

Martin Fenlon Architecture

Zach Lipp
Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, dark hardwood floors and an integrated sink.

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.

'Corporate Condo'

Tina Mellino- ZIA INTERIORS

Manny Sanchez manny@lifeinaboxmedia.com
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, matchstick tile, an undermount sink and grey benchtops.

The Heritage Haven 2016 Salt Lake Award Winning Parade Home

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Modern Master Bathroom

Entwine Interiors/Norma S. Zeiger, ASID

Large open shower with frameless glass doors
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile and matchstick tile.

Fort Worth, TX Guest Bathroom Remodel

The Cabinetry and Tile Studio

This contemporary bath design uses StarMark Lyptus, Tempo Cabinetry. Happy Floor 12”x24” tile was installed floor to ceiling in a vertical subway pattern. Daltile Tiger Eye Bali was used for the waterfall accent behind the toilet and repeated in the shower. The accent is repeated again in the mirror frame. The look is completed with a quartz countertop, wood looking tile floor, pebble mosaic shower floor and contemporary plumbing pieces.

Sunset Overlook

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph and Arrowood Photography
Photo of a modern bathroom in San Francisco with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile and matchstick tile.

Central Oregon -River Ranch

J. S. Brown Design

Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, travertine floors, beige floor and an open shower.

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.