Darius Kuzmickas- KuDa Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Portland with a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and pebble tile floors.

Kirkland Contemporary

RW Anderson Homes

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Seattle with an alcove shower and pebble tile floors.

Scandinavian Cool

Pure Interior Design by Stine Hollesen

Photography by: Jill Christina Hansen IG: @jillchristina_dk
This is an example of a small scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Contemporary Bathroom

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, pebble tile, grey walls and pebble tile floors.

Preserve Basement Remodel

Ku Interior Design

The guest bath had been a do-it-yourself project of a former homeowner and the materials and workmanship did not match the quality of the home. The old shower bench made it almost impossible to get in and out of the shower because it forced the door so close to the toilet. The bathroom was gutted and has all new fixtures and finishes. More Hawaiian art reminds the wife of where she grew up. Copyright -©Teri Fotheringham Photography 2013

Parade Of Homes 2018

Kleinsmith Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

My work

Infinity Kitchens and Baths

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Bathroom

Mina George

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors and a hinged shower door.

black + white bath renovation

Moss Yaw Design studio

A mix of black and white tile creates contrast and texture at the master bath shower, while a ledge crafted of metallic tile (ferroker) from Porcelanosa extends from inside the shower across the length of the entire bathroom wall, to allow for storage and access from both spaces, while accentuating the overall concept and massing at the interior architecture. MYD studio, inc.

Cape Henlopen Dr. - Lewes, Delaware

Excel Builders

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, green tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Cape Henlopen Dr. - Lewes, Delaware

Excel Builders

Appartement dans le 15ème - Rénovation complète

Mise en matière

Dans cette petite salle d'eau attenante à la chambre parentale de la profondeur a été récupérée en éliminant un double cloison et un placard haut. La douche a pu être élargie et son sens modifié. Le meuble sous vasque a été réalisé sur mesure.

Silo House

Metropolitan Custom Homes

tkimages.com
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Houston with an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, stone tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Uptown eco attic and porch overhaul

Metamorphosis Design-Build

The third-floor alcove shower features a low-flow showerhead and an accent strip of the same natural stone mosaic that mirrors the bathroom floor. Photo by David J. Turner

Ski Slope

High Camp Home

Country bathroom in Sacramento with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, travertine and white benchtops.

Sugar Grove Farmhouse

Elizabeth Eason Architecture LLC

Bruce Cole Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Other with white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, a hinged shower door, an alcove shower and grey floor.

Brentwood - Sullivan Canyon

Susan Jay Design

Tom Bonner Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower, pebble tile floors, brown tile, a freestanding tub, porcelain tile and beige walls.

New England Colonial

Old Hampshire Designs Inc

Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc. Architectural drawings by Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC John W. Hession, photographer Turtle rug purchased at Little River Oriental Rugs in Concord, NH.

Glass Installations

TileBuys

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, gray tile, subway tile and pebble tile floors.

Lake House - Cottage Style Design

Astro Design Centre

Photo of a country bathroom in Ottawa with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, a vessel sink, black floor, black benchtops, a shower seat and decorative wall panelling.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Pebble Tile Floors

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.