National Association of the Remodeling Industry

This West Austin couple was halfway through a re-design on their home when their dream house popped up for sale. Without hesitation they bought it and a new project was hatched. While the new house was in better shape, it needed several improvements including a new primary bathroom. Now this contemporary spa-like retreat features a vanity with a floating cabinet with large storage drawers, basket storage and a thick marble countertop, black mirrors and hardware. Accent tile runs from the floor up the shower wall. Set in a herringbone pattern, the tile adds color, texture and is the focal point of the room.

Industrial Chic Interior - Master Bathroom

Decorbuddi

As we had more space to work with, we inserted a bigger shower and swapped around the bath and vanity area. We also carried on the industrial chic theme by fitting matt black taps and fixtures. Full project - https://decorbuddi.com/industrial-chic-interior/

Coastal

Norman Design Group, Inc.

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtops.

Sherwood Primary Suite

Charla Ray Interior Design

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Portland with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rockpoint Project

Jennifer Kizzee Design

This is an example of a mediterranean master bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Meadow Chase Master Bathroom

Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Guest Bathroom With Dark Raku Tile Shower and Lighted Shelf

Village Home Stores

Bettendorf Iowa Guest bathroom with custom tiled shower and LED lit shelf area. Molten series large-format tiles in the "Nero Raku" color and two textures featured. Furniture style Koch Cabinetry vanity in a Maple "Black" painted finish with Cambria quartz in the Seagrove design. Design and select materials by Village Home Stores for Kerkhoff Homes of the Quad Cities.

Hers Master Bath

CS Thomas Construction

Separate master bathroom for her off the master bedroom. Vanity, makeup table, freestanding soaking tub, heated floor, and pink wide plank shiplap walls.

Transitional facelift for a kitchen, 2 bathrooms & the playroom in Sherman Oaks

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

The main bathroom in the house acts as the master bathroom. And like any master bathroom we design the shower is always the centerpiece and must be as big as possible. The shower you see here is 3' by almost 9' with the control and diverter valve located right in front of the swing glass door to allow the client to turn the water on/off without getting herself wet. The shower is divided into two areas, the shower head and the bench with the handheld unit, this shower system allows both fixtures to operate at the same time so two people can use the space simultaneously. The floor is made of dark porcelain tile 48"x24" to minimize the amount of grout lines. The color scheme in this bathroom is black/wood/gold and gray.

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.

Goodlett Master Bathroom

Before and After Builders, Inc.

New larger shower with a light/fan above it, Anatolia Mayfair Volakas Grigio 10.5" x 32" Porcelain wall tile, customer bullnose tile, and Lungarno diamond mosaic accent tile, frameless glass door and panels, and custom linen cabinet!

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Grosenbacher Custom Homes

Hill Country Real Estate Photography
Photo of a large midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Firethorne

Lauren Nicole Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Basement bathroom

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Rookwood - Traditional Estate

Visbeen Architects

Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Designer: Francesca Owens Photographers: Ashley Avila Photography, Bill Hebert, & FulView Capped by a picturesque double chimney and distinguished by its distinctive roof lines and patterned brick, stone and siding, Rookwood draws inspiration from Tudor and Shingle styles, two of the world’s most enduring architectural forms. Popular from about 1890 through 1940, Tudor is characterized by steeply pitched roofs, massive chimneys, tall narrow casement windows and decorative half-timbering. Shingle’s hallmarks include shingled walls, an asymmetrical façade, intersecting cross gables and extensive porches. A masterpiece of wood and stone, there is nothing ordinary about Rookwood, which combines the best of both worlds. Once inside the foyer, the 3,500-square foot main level opens with a 27-foot central living room with natural fireplace. Nearby is a large kitchen featuring an extended island, hearth room and butler’s pantry with an adjacent formal dining space near the front of the house. Also featured is a sun room and spacious study, both perfect for relaxing, as well as two nearby garages that add up to almost 1,500 square foot of space. A large master suite with bath and walk-in closet which dominates the 2,700-square foot second level which also includes three additional family bedrooms, a convenient laundry and a flexible 580-square-foot bonus space. Downstairs, the lower level boasts approximately 1,000 more square feet of finished space, including a recreation room, guest suite and additional storage.

Vestavia - Master Bath Addition

User

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Birmingham with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Georgian colonial Restoration

Alberino Construction

A stunning whole house renovation of a historic Georgian colonial, that included a marble master bath, quarter sawn white oak library, extensive alterations to floor plan, custom alder wine cellar, large gourmet kitchen with professional series appliances and exquisite custom detailed trim through out.

2023 Jagoe Homes

Jagoe Homes Inc.

This is an example of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporary Transitional Whole Home

Kaminskiy Design and Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Jaipur

JayMarc Homes

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.