Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Chicago Bathroom Renovation

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and black benchtops.

Alexandria_Bathroom Remodel 2019

Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.

Foster Remodeling- J. Larry Golfer Photography
Mid-sized bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and black benchtops.

Kitchen and Bath Project

Kitchen Masters, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Stone Ridge - Glenmore - Estates Cedarwood

Van Metre Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Bespoke Contemporary Bathroom

Amberth

This light filled bathroom uses porcelain tiles across the walls and floor, a composite stone worktop and a white a custom-made vanity unit helps to achieve a contemporary classic look. Black fittings provide a great contrast to this bright space and mirrored wall cabinets provides concealed storage, visually expanding the size of the space. (Photography: David Giles)

60 East 8th Street

MyHome Renovation Experts

Complete Bathroom Renovation
Inspiration for a small mediterranean bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, orange tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors and a wall-mount sink.

A Classic Apartment

TylerMandic Ltd

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in London with a pedestal sink, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, multi-coloured walls and mosaic tile floors.

Oakwood

Boswell Construction

Modern bathroom #buildboswell
This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an integrated sink, an alcove shower, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, flat-panel cabinets, brown tile, porcelain tile and porcelain floors.

Modern Retreat with a View

Vision Design

A totally modernized master bath
Small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, an alcove tub and multi-coloured walls.

Annapolis Primary Bathroom Remodel

Irby Homes

Large primary bathroom walk in shower with large format sub way tile. Custom niche with gold accent tile and black grout. Kohler Purist shower system with multi function features featuring a rain head and hand held. Large seating bench and octagon black tile on shower pan floor.

Powder Room

Schryver Design LLC

Three apartments were combined to create this 7 room home in Manhattan's West Village for a young couple and their three small girls. A kids' wing boasts a colorful playroom, a butterfly-themed bedroom, and a bath. The parents' wing includes a home office for two (which also doubles as a guest room), two walk-in closets, a master bedroom & bath. A family room leads to a gracious living/dining room for formal entertaining. A large eat-in kitchen and laundry room complete the space. Integrated lighting, audio/video and electric shades make this a modern home in a classic pre-war building. Photography by Peter Kubilus

Ritz Carleton Residence Manhattan

Caryn Bortniker Design

Caryn Bortniker
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, multi-coloured walls and ceramic floors.

Kintore Street Wahroonga

Bathrooms By Oldham

We created a timeless and traditional interior for this guest bathroom by emphasising patterns and a soft colour palette highlighted with warm lighting from the wall sconce and strip lighting.

Classic Rosedale

Four Blocks South

A feminine principal ensuite bathroom oasis
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

A 1961 Guest Bathroom Gets a New Personality

Medford Remodeling

Final photos by www.impressia.net
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Design Build Modern Farmhouse

YW Builders Inc.

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Barrington Home

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Cynthia Lynn
This is an example of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Manhattan Porcelain Tile

Architectural Surfaces

Walls are porcelain: Manhattan, Smoke
This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an alcove shower, black tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

New Home Build

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Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone slab, multi-coloured walls, beige floor and an open shower.

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

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.