Photo of 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.

Woodgrain Bathroom

C.T. Gabbert Remodeling and Construction, Inc.

This well-used bathroom is ready for a modern update! A spacious walk-in shower made of solid surface Onyx. A beautiful solid surface Onyx vanity has sleek integrated sinks and a cream solid wood vanity.

Traditional Bathroom

This is an example of a large traditional bathroom in Other with a drop-in sink, furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, onyx benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile and stone tile.

The Sundial

ZED Studio

Large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, an open shower, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Guest Bath at Condo at The Discovery

Springfield Design

The condo originally had a large den next to the kitchen. and by removing the den we were able to create an open floor concept that visually expanded the space tremendously! This bathroom features an onyx slab counter top.

Another Fabulous Redesign

Deanna's Interior Designs

Mike Irby Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Philadelphia with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, onyx benchtops, an alcove shower, beige tile, blue walls and mosaic tile floors.

Southern Comfort

Laura Manchee Designs

A smart shower system with body sprays and handheld shower has been installed so that the water can be turned on from outside of the shower. The same agate is used for a floating shower bench.

Legend Way

D&G Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Deerfield Beach, Fl - Attention to Details

Chambray Avenue, LLC

The cabana Bath come out great, very light and airy, very florida. the strip of river rock detail on the floor and shower wall also helps with non-slip issues.

Quebec Street Renovation

Donna Chong Design + Interiors

John Bentley
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, travertine floors, an undermount sink, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, onyx benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Craftsman with Red Shutters

Masters Properties, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, onyx benchtops, an alcove shower, grey walls, an undermount sink and a sliding shower screen.

Contemporary

Hudson Havens

Eric Russell
Small eclectic master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink and onyx benchtops.

Lakeview Residence

Aspen & Ivy

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bala Cynwyd Bathrooms

Nancy Hansen Interior Design

Small traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, yellow tile, limestone, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, yellow floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Master Suite Redesign

Four Brothers Design + Build

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and onyx benchtops.

Traditional Bathroom Remodel McLean VA

Reico Kitchen & Bath

Designed by Reico Kitchen & Bath's Springfield, VA location this traditional bathroom design features Ultracraft cabinets in the Boca Raton door style in Cherry with a Wenge finish. The bathroom also features a marble vanity top, a clawfoot tub, tile floor and shower and stainless steel fixtures. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC / www.btwimages.com

Cole Bathroom

PDQ CONSTRUCTION INC.

Angie Harris
Design ideas for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink and onyx benchtops.

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

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.

Purity of Thought

Maria Mikena

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, onyx benchtops, white floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a laundry and a single vanity.

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.