True Spaces Photography
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, metal tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Barn Home Build

Rustic Design and Construction

My favorite room in the house! Bicycle bathroom with farmhouse look. Concrete sink, metal roofing in the shower, concrete heated flooring. Photo Credit D.E Grabenstein

GlassCrafters' Regal Series - Framed Shower Enclosure

GlassCrafters Inc

Regal Series - Framed Shower Enclosure The Regal Series offers hand crafted custom designed solid brass enclosures. Our decorative finishes and unlimited decorative glass options complement classic designs. Solid brass frames are 1/8" wall thickness with a 5/16" Stainless Steel piano hinge adding to the strength and durability of the enclosure. Our designer staff will work closely with you to exceed your expectations.

Southwestern Style Home Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Don’t shy away from the style of New Mexico by adding southwestern influence throughout this whole home remodel!
This is an example of a mid-sized master bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, metal tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, orange floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Avon Interior Project

Adeas Interior Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an alcove shower, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, a trough sink, light wood cabinets, metal tile, light hardwood floors, zinc benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Kingford Master Bath

area design, llc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Foster Loop

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

© Steve Keating Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, beige walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink and laminate benchtops.

Masculine Industrial Styled Bathroom

Corinthian Fine Homes

This repeat client asked us to design two separate bathrooms for their growing sons, utilizing the land-locked space of two small jack and jill baths that shared one common shower. We had to get creative in our design and space planning in doing this and incorporated elements true to each sons personality and styles. Each bathroom is now a space that their sons can grow into and enjoy through their teen years.

Victorian Remodel

Spang Builders, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Portland Maine with white cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, metal tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

DC Ranch

Sanctuaries Interior Design

Pam Singleton/Image Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, beige walls, slate floors, metal tile, gray tile, grey floor, a one-piece toilet and a hinged shower door.

Haus S

Ferreira | Verfürth Architekten

Foto: Julia Vogel | Köln
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Dusseldorf with metal tile, a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, wood benchtops, an alcove shower, white walls and a freestanding tub.

Salle de douche Monsieur

CECILE KOKOCINSKI STUDIO

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with an alcove shower, gray tile, metal tile, white walls, a console sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

Powder Room

The Perfect Paint Color

The client requested contemporary yet warm. Interior design by SPRINGFIELD DESIGN. www.springfielddesign.com
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, brown tile, metal tile, grey walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower and medium wood cabinets.

Boulder Residence

Design Matters Home

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Denver with an alcove shower, brown tile and metal tile.

Modern Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, dark wood cabinets and metal tile.

bedico creek madisonville, la, traditional home build

Integrity Builders

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in New Orleans with a freestanding tub, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, metal tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

West Coast Wellness : Pollinator Bathroom

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

The honey toned bathroom is an homage to bees and butterflies in this pollinator suite, a walk-in work of art for finding peace and beauty. Moth handles add warmth and whimsy to a custom vanity and matching mirror made in collaboration with a local artisan using locally salvaged sycamore. The artisan made sink is forged from hand hammered recycled copper. Vintage Limburg sconces with a pattern reminiscent of honeycombs gives off a golden glow over textured ceramic tiles. The overhead lighting also nods to honeycombs, leading to an inviting copper hued shower. The custom honeycomb tiles were made with Giallo Sienna marble, and inlaid with decorative bees. Copper tiles line a magical, shimmery shower space with a honey glow. Oil rubbed bronze accessories hold soaps and plantlife.

Fitzroy Terrace House

Taylor Knights

Peter Clarke
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, metal tile, black walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Kingford Master Bath

area design, llc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Templeton Door

Kitchencraft Ottawa

Inspiration for a large industrial master bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, metal tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Metal 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.