Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Minimal Residence

Platte Architecture + Design

Photography by Ross Van Pelt
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Carmichael Remodel

Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.

Geoff Okarma
Large traditional master bathroom in Sacramento with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and onyx benchtops.

Pool side ADU construction in Studio City

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

An ADU that will be mostly used as a pool house. Large French doors with a good-sized awning window to act as a serving point from the interior kitchenette to the pool side. A slick modern concrete floor finish interior is ready to withstand the heavy traffic of kids playing and dragging in water from the pool. Vaulted ceilings with whitewashed cross beams provide a sensation of space. An oversized shower with a good size vanity will make sure any guest staying over will be able to enjoy a comfort of a 5-star hotel.

Royal Palm

Elan Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, a drop-in sink and onyx benchtops.

Calm Seas Bathroom

C.T. Gabbert Remodeling and Construction, Inc.

A sliding glass door provides entry on either side
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, blue walls, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Master Bath Centerport, NY

Frank Falino Architect

Guest Bathroom
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, beige tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, recessed-panel cabinets and light wood cabinets.

Pool side ADU construction in Studio City

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Two Story Addition | Fishtown, PA

Ryann Reed Design Build

Guest bathroom with 3 x 6 tile wainscoting, black and white hex mosaic tile floor, white inset cabinetry with carrara marble. Polished chrome hardware accents. Shampoo niche features exterior of original home.

Bald Eagle Lane Basement

Detailed Designs By Denise

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, onyx benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

West 85th Street townhouse

Artistic Marble & Onyx, LLC

Ivory onyx slab bathroom with custom matching mosaic floor and feature wall.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Barrington Carpenter Gothic

Katie Hutchison Studio

This project for a builder husband and interior-designer wife involved adding onto and restoring the luster of a c. 1883 Carpenter Gothic cottage in Barrington that they had occupied for years while raising their two sons. They were ready to ditch their small tacked-on kitchen that was mostly isolated from the rest of the house, views/daylight, as well as the yard, and replace it with something more generous, brighter, and more open that would improve flow inside and out. They were also eager for a better mudroom, new first-floor 3/4 bath, new basement stair, and a new second-floor master suite above. The design challenge was to conceive of an addition and renovations that would be in balanced conversation with the original house without dwarfing or competing with it. The new cross-gable addition echoes the original house form, at a somewhat smaller scale and with a simplified more contemporary exterior treatment that is sympathetic to the old house but clearly differentiated from it. Renovations included the removal of replacement vinyl windows by others and the installation of new Pella black clad windows in the original house, a new dormer in one of the son’s bedrooms, and in the addition. At the first-floor interior intersection between the existing house and the addition, two new large openings enhance flow and access to daylight/view and are outfitted with pairs of salvaged oversized clear-finished wooden barn-slider doors that lend character and visual warmth. A new exterior deck off the kitchen addition leads to a new enlarged backyard patio that is also accessible from the new full basement directly below the addition. (Interior fit-out and interior finishes/fixtures by the Owners)

Luxury Bathrooms - Aging in Place White & Blue Bathroom

Degnan Design-Build-Remodel

“Degnan was amazing! Well worth the money to have everything coordinated so well. The result was beautiful for the tiny space they had to work with. The designers were great and PJ was amazing, helping with any little problem I had. Thank u so much for my bathroom. I love it!” — Mary, W. Madison, Wis.

Newtown Lake-side Master Bath

REL Interiors

David Dadekian
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Beverly Hills

Insert Design

Dedicated Master Bathroom, one of two.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, stone slab, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Lakeview Residence

Aspen & Ivy

Large traditional master bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Reforma integral de una vivienda en Santurce

Marina Acosta Interiorismo

Photo of a small mediterranean master bathroom in Bilbao with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, onyx benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Dark Stained Cherry Cabinets in Master Bathroom

Denise Quade Design

Dark stained cherry cabinets feature a black glaze on top of a raised panel cabinet. The onyx countertop and the glass vessel sinks add texture. Travertine floors, wood soffits, and wood flyovers all add the details to make this master bathroom grand.

Proyecto Reforma de baño

Sergio Álvarez Studio

Para este proyecto teníamos un espacio reducido, nos decantamos por tonos claros en alicatado y solado, jugando con materiales como la madera y alicatado en relieve texturizado para crear una sensación de amplitud con un diseño moderno, los accesorios y grifería la hemos resaltado con el negro acabado mate, el espejo con iluminación led crea un entorno calmado aportando una luz de ambiente.

CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM - MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

High gloss Macassar Ebony cabinets are a strikingly dark contrast to the white and gray marble throughout the bathroom. The patterned mosaic marble tile floor matches the tile of the dressing area floor just outside the door. We added lighting over the sink by designing a light bridge from the tower to the wall.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Onyx 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.