Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Berlin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, white walls, an alcove shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, a drop-in sink and a shower curtain.

Hillside house

Winges Architects Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile and beige walls.

San Mateo Complete Home Remodel

Baron Construction and Remodeling

Baron Construction & Remodeling Co. Kitchen Remodel & Design Complete Home Remodel & Design Master Bedroom Remodel Dining Room Remodel
Photo of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Solana Beach Remodel

Evolv Design

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

Contemporary Rustic Bathroom

Jenny Velasquez Design

Designed by Jenny Velasquez Mannucci
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Calm of Artsaics's Soho Collection

Artsaics Studios

Calm of the Soho collection is made up of thin strips, finely cut and placed together for a linear contemporary look.
Large contemporary master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, white floor, a hinged shower door and a shower seat.

104 Andrews Avenue | Delray Beach, Florida - Starting at $2.495 Million

Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

EAGLE DRIVE

A-1 Professional Contracting

RANDY SMITH
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink and quartzite benchtops.

Custom Home: Gregorie Commons I

Arnett Construction and Arnett Custom Homes, LLC

An open floor plan with a cohesive feel, this house on Johns Island is a dream come true. The expansive kitchen with the gray cabinet island as a focal point is just the beginning for this magnificent home. The great room with dining area flow flawlessly to allow for a cohesive design. The attention to detail is evident in the light fixtures and custom cabinetry. Patrick Brickman

Fort Collins Transitional Bathroom Remodel

Kitchen & Bath Design Center

Cabinets: Holiday Kitchens, stained, cherry, slab door Counter: Cambria quartz
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Whole House Remodel and Kitchen Remodel – Los Altos CA

May Construction, Inc.

Budget analysis and project development by: May Construction, Inc.
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, gray tile, green tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, a two-piece toilet, beige floor, a hinged shower door and engineered quartz benchtops.

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.

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.

Shower Doors

DB Glass & Shower Door

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with black tile, black and white tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Russian Hill Residence

Moroso Construction

Mark Horton Architecture - Lisa Staprans Design - Bruce Damonte Photography
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile and matchstick tile.

Silver Falls Court

J Wiley Designs

Inspiration for 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.

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.

Harwich

Chip Webster Architecture

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, an integrated sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a double vanity.

The Uptown in Altadore

Treehouse Developments Ltd

Large contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, an alcove shower, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, marble floors, beige floor, a hinged shower door and a freestanding tub.

Private Residence K

Architectural Tile & Stone

Design Studio2010
This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, matchstick tile, brown walls and glass 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.