This new guest shower is finished with all-white tile, nickel fixtures, and a shower niche.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and a niche.

Project Pearl - Whole Condo Remodel - Master Bathroom

Level Custom Build

Just like the guest bathroom, our client wanted their master bathroom to have a spa like feel. We installed porcelain LFT in the shower and on the floors with a black hex tile in the shower pan (just to switch things up from the guest bathroom a bit). The walls remaining walls were wrapped with a textured porcelain subway tile in herringbone pattern. We added a stone bench in the shower for added comfort. We also installed a sleek and comfortable jet tub for our client. All of our faucet and trim solutions were from Riobel.

Herringbone Matte Blue Glass Tile

Fireclay Tile

A dynamic duo, blue glass tile and a floral wallpaper join up to create a bewitching bathroom. DESIGN Ginny Macdonald, Styling by CJ Sandgren PHOTOS Jessica Bordner, Sara Tramp Tile Shown: 2x12, 4x12, 1x1 in Blue Jay Matte Glass Tile

Morrison Bathroom Renovations

Tim Disalvo & Co.

Large bathroom with a large soaking tub. Walk-in shower and separate toilet.
Mid-sized master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, a built-in vanity, black cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, yellow walls, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and multi-coloured benchtops.

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with updating the current footprint. Erika filled the niche with much needed storage provisions, like a shelf and cabinet. The shower tile will replaced with stunning blue "Billie Ombre" tile by Artistic Tile. An impressive marble slab was laid on a fresh navy blue vanity, white oval mirrors and fitting industrial sconce lighting rounds out the remodeled space.

Coastal Retreat

All About You - Ann & Angelo Cane

Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Misty Mountain: Transitional Stucco Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

This lovely custom home leans towards a transitional/modern design with a stucco exterior, chrome finishes, grey color palette, and clean lines throughout.

Sleepy Hollow Master Bath Renovation

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Sleepy Hollow, IL Master bath renovation. This clean-looking space features a double-vanity and alcove shower with dual showerheads.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Sleepy Hollow Master Bath Renovation

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Sleepy Hollow, IL Master bath renovation. This clean-looking space features a double-vanity and alcove shower with dual showerheads.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

1225 Ramona RD Arcadia

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Olde Towne East #3

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, multi-coloured benchtops and porcelain tile.

The Whitcomb

David Weekley Homes

Built by David Weekley Homes in Atlanta.
Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Hudson Transitional Remodel

Payne & Tompkins Design-Renovations

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Cleveland with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Sylvania Bathroom Remodel

Castleton Service Group LLC

Full bathroom remodel w/soaker tub
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, beige walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, vaulted, shaker cabinets and white cabinets.

Arnold Waterfront

Distinctive Contracting Services

Nice en-suite off of the master bedroom. Large double sinks with Carrera Marble with marble floors, wall tile, and frameless glass shower door.
This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Artistry Palm Beach - Residence 1 Model Master Bathroom

Masterpiece Design Group

Zen and beautiful is actually what we designed. The long linear built-in cabinets and double modern sinks is not only functional but very modern. We love how the tub and shower flow effortlessly in the space.

Crestwood Renovation

Alair Homes Clemson

This gorgeous home renovation features an expansive kitchen with large, seated island, open living room with vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, and plenty of finished outdoor living space to enjoy the gorgeous outdoor views.

Clean Contemporary Bathroom Remodel

Royal Remodeling & Design

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Primary Suite Bathroom

Fratantoni Interior Designers

The French Villa master bathroom featured a built-in vanity surrounded by an arched nook with custom wainscoting details on the dark gray vanity and walls. Custom grey tile lines the entire bathroom floor.

Belle Meade Master

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

This is an example of a small traditional kids bathroom in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Multi-Coloured Benchtops

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.