This masterbath is in a 1990's condo and was ready for an update! Space was limited but by staggering the vanity with makeup counter is both multi-purpose and gives the illusion of more space. The listello accent is a combination of glass, stainless and stone tile and puts some sparkle into the room. The Elmwood cabinetry is in the Knight's Armor finish. The sconces are by Restoration Hardware. The marble counter is Calacutta Gold. There are ways to save money in a remodel which you can then put into other items. The listello was actually 12x12 tile cut into strips. The flooring looks like wood but is porcelain tile by The Tile Shop. Design by Carol Luke. Photo by KJ Krammes

North Coast Beach House - Bathroom

Rev Design Studio

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and timber.

Remodel of family bath

MDB Design Group

JRY & Company
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bathroom - Complete Remodel

G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.

This complete bathroom remodel includes a tray ceiling, custom light gray oak double vanity, shower with built-in seat and niche, frameless shower doors, a marble focal wall, led mirrors, white quartz, a toto toilet, brass and lux gold finishes, and porcelain tile.

Green Mountain MidMod Bathroom

Wells Design Studio

This mid-century modern bath features a custom hickory vanity with legs, color blocking tile, original 70's light fixtures, and terrazzo inspired floors.

Blissful Master Bathroom in Grays & Whites

Amazing Spaces

Peaceful master bathroom in whites and grays featuring marble accent tile on the floor, flushmount medicine cabinets, and polished nickel hardware and plumbing.

Top of The Hills

Meadowlark Design+Build

A unique "tile rug" was used in the tile floor design in the custom master bath. A large vanity has loads of storage. This home was custom built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell. David Lubin Architect and Interiors by Acadia Hahlbrocht of Soft Surroundings.

Lake Oswego Modern Estate

Grove Custom Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and marble.

Smith Kitchen and Baths

Poulin Design Center

Poulin Design Center
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Small Palo Alto Bathroom

Nash Design Studio

This was a very small bathroom that we wanted to make a big impact. The client loves color so we went with a clean blue/teal/white combination of cement tile floor and glass accent tile with porcelain shower tiles.

Riverside Master Bathroom

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Florim Afrika Dakar 12" x 12"porcelain tile and Lungarno Gypsea glass mosaic accent tile around the shower and in the back of the niches. Delta Cassidy Collection shower fixtures.

Mosaic Tile Shower

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

Master bathrooms mosaic tile shower with a built-in shower bench.
This is an example of an expansive country master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and brick walls.

On Point

Brewster Thornton Group Architects, LLP

Robert Brewster Photography
Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Providence with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Santa Lucia Preserve, Carmel California

Eric Miller Architects, Inc.

This is an example of a mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, red floor and a hinged shower door.

Guest Bath

Unique Design Cabinet Company

Walnut Vanity, granite counter top, wood ceramic tile floor. pebble stone shower floor - spilling into room, Images By UDCC
Inspiration for a large country 3/4 bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, a hinged shower door and brown floor.

Master Bath Renovation

Chi Renovation & Design

A small sized master bathroom we renovated to feel timeless, spacious, and functional. To increase storage, we installed a floating vanity, cabinets, and a credenza-like storage, offering our clients ample storage for their linens and toiletries. For a trendy aesthetic, we incorporated rich, earthy wood furnishings and contrasting hexagon shower tiling. Other elements include contemporary sconce lighting, a new shower niche, and a spa-inspired body spray. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve Chicago 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, Wilmette, and all 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/wicker-park-bathroom-renovations/

Beech Avenue

Erica Gelman Design Inc.

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with a freestanding tub, black tile, black and white tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, white walls, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and a niche.

Rustic Luxury

Aneka Interiors Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, green walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Guest bathroom

Holst Brothers General Contractors

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls and an undermount sink.

SW Portland Tudor

Ann McCulloch Shop & Studio

Detail of master bathroom backsplash. Photo by David Hiser
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, grey walls and mosaic tile floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Multi-coloured 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.