Emerald Green bathroom with custom vanities

Custom floating vanity housed in captivating emerald green wall tiles
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, green walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Richmond with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, black benchtops and a double vanity.

Master Bath with frameless shower, soaking tub, double vanity and water closet w

The Wiese Company

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Kitchen & Master Bathroom

Lion Builder Construction Inc

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with an alcove shower, black and white tile, white walls, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

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.

Travis Heights Vacation Rental

Christen Ales Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and solid surface benchtops.

Coastal Living Remodel

Dora Brigham Interiors

Leonard Ortiz
Photo of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with white walls, mosaic tile floors, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Sullivan's Island Remodel

St. Pierre Construction

Large primary bath suite featuring a curbless shower, antique honed marble flooring throughout, custom ceramic tile shower walls, custom white oak vanity with white marble countertops and waterfalls, brass hardware, and horizontal painted shiplap walls.

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.

Oakland, Magnolia St

Feraru & Associates Building and Design Inc

Inspiration for a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Van Natta Model

Old Town Design Group

The intricate Victorian bathroom tiles leans more towards contemporary styling but the free standing pure white tub brings the theme back to farmhouse chic. There are infinite things to love about this master bathroom. Photos By: Thomas Graham

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.

Harbor Springs Basement Bath

Studio Haven Interiors

New construction basement bath
This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Other with black cabinets, an undermount sink, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, beaded inset cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and a niche.

Fulham Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

The teenagers loft bathroom was a very bright room and had a large skylight, so we added contrast with matt black bathroom fittings & patterned floor tiles for colour. A wall mounted vanity unit & bespoke marble splash back & mirror further utilised the space

Primary Bathroom Remodel in West Lafayette, IN

Riverside Construction, LLC

The exquisite new vanity has a modern farmhouse aesthetic, featuring custom Crystal cabinets in the elegant Regent door style. Painted in a refreshing Parlor Green hue, the cabinets add a touch of timeless charm to the space. Crowned with a luxurious Q Quartz Mara Blanca countertop, the vanity proudly showcases two ALFI farmhouse sinks, further accentuating the farmhouse-inspired design.

Downtown Lancaster Guest Bathroom

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Grid sliding shower door
Small modern bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Remodels

Box Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Eclectic Kids Bathroom

Jennifer Kizzee Design

This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

Moody Modern Bathroom

Balboa Design Group

Great design makes all the difference - bold material choices were just what was needed to give this little bathroom some BIG personality! Our clients wanted a dark, moody vibe, but had always heard that using dark colors in a small space would only make it feel smaller. Not true! Introducing a larger vanity cabinet with more storage and replacing the tub with an expansive walk-in shower immediately made the space feel larger, without any structural alterations. We went with a dark graphite tile that had a mix of texture on the walls and in the shower, but then anchored the space with white shiplap on the upper portion of the walls and a graphic floor tile (with mostly white and light gray tones). This technique of balancing dark tones with lighter tones is key to achieving those moody vibes, without creeping into cavernous territory. Subtle gray/blue/green tones on the vanity blend in well, but still pop in the space, and matte black fixtures add fantastic contrast to really finish off the whole look!

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

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.