Bathroom Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and an Alcove Shower

The new secondary bathroom is a very compact and efficient layout that shares the extra space provided by stepping the rear additions to the boundary. Behind the shower is a small shed accessed from the back deck, and the media wall in the living room takes a slice out of the space too. Plentiful light beams down through the Velux and the patterned wall tiles provide a playful backdrop to a simple black, white & timber pallete.

Mclean Street Renovation

East Coast Village Homes

Contemporary bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

River West: Elston

Lugbill Designs

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Summit Vista

Laura Lochrin Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Randwick Project

Braeside Building & Joinery

Beach themed bathroom with stunning Herringbone blue glass tile feature wall.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with blue tile, white tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and an alcove shower.

Industrial Chic

Hatch Interiors

Photo of a contemporary kids bathroom in Perth with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and white walls.

Calleya Style

Landscapes WA

Dmax Photography
This is an example of a contemporary kids bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Modern Bathroom

Small modern master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Small Yet Sophisticated Bathroom Remodel

Chi Renovation & Design

The owners of this small condo came to use looking to add more storage to their bathroom. To do so, we built out the area to the left of the shower to create a full height “dry niche” for towels and other items to be stored. We also included a large storage cabinet above the toilet, finished with the same distressed wood as the two-drawer vanity. We used a hex-patterned mosaic for the flooring and large format 24”x24” tiles in the shower and niche. The green paint chosen for the wall compliments the light gray finishes and provides a contrast to the other bright white elements. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/noble-square-bathroom/

Park Avenue & E66th

Fowlkes Studio

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, marble, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Casa Lago Custom Home

Alair Homes Clemson

Modern functionality meets rustic charm in this expansive custom home. Featuring a spacious open-concept great room with dark hardwood floors, stone fireplace, and wood finishes throughout.

Modern Charm Spanish Master Suite

Sato Architects, Inc.

Paul Vu
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, mosaic tile floors, black floor and medium wood cabinets.

Modern Master Bathroom - Spa Design

Kuche+Cucina

Ken Lauben
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Newark with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, pebble tile and grey walls.

| Northwest Hills Modern |

Amy Pearson Design

APD was hired to update the primary bathroom and laundry room of this ranch style family home. Included was a request to add a powder bathroom where one previously did not exist to help ease the chaos for the young family. The design team took a little space here and a little space there, coming up with a reconfigured layout including an enlarged primary bathroom with large walk-in shower, a jewel box powder bath, and a refreshed laundry room including a dog bath for the family’s four legged member!

Modernized Master Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Master bathroom gets major modern update. Built in vanity with natural wood stained panels, quartz countertop and undermount sink. New walk in tile shower with large format tile, hex tile floor, shower bench, multiple niches for storage, and dual shower head. New tile flooring and lighting throughout. Small second vanity sink.

Red Sunset Custom Build -

CopeGrand Homes

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, a trough sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Blackshire

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

Mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, medium wood cabinets, white tile, multi-coloured floor, an alcove shower, ceramic tile and a hinged shower door.

Colour Splash | En-suite Bathroom

SVR Lifestyle

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Maple Grove Ensuite

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

This master ensuite needed a little face-lifting. We helped take the original bathroom design and turn it into a warm but transitional design with pops of green and white.

Home Remodel | Bathroom Remodels

Imperium Builders

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Bridgeport with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and an Alcove Shower

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.