Photo By: Aimée Mazzenga
Photo of a transitional bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Traditional Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Newton Addition

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Eric Roth Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a claw-foot tub, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops and grey benchtops.

Halifax Bathroom Remodel

Kirby Home Designs

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Oklahoma City with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Simply Beautiful Primary Ensuite Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

A beautifully remodeled primary bathroom ensuite inspired by the homeowner’s European travels. This spacious bathroom was dated and had a cold cave like shower. The homeowner desired a beautiful space with a European feel, like the ones she discovered on her travels to Europe. She also wanted a privacy door separating the bathroom from her bedroom. The designer opened up the closed off shower by removing the soffit and dark cabinet next to the shower to add glass and let light in. Now the entire room is bright and airy with marble look porcelain tile throughout. The archway was added to frame in the under-mount tub. The double vanity in a soft gray paint and topped with Corian Quartz compliments the marble tile. The new chandelier along with the chrome fixtures add just the right amount of luxury to the room. Now when you come in from the bedroom you are enticed to come in and stay a while in this beautiful space.

Modernized Master Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Master bathroom gets major modern update. Built in vanity with natural wood stained panels, quartz countertop and undermount sink. New walk in tile shower with large format tile, hex tile floor, shower bench, multiple niches for storage, and dual shower head. New tile flooring and lighting throughout. Small second vanity sink.

Park RIdge Bathrooms Project with Amazing Tile Work

Michael Menn Ltd.

This view of the bathroom shows off the beautiful tile of the shower as well as the built in cabinet. The brown cabinets are a beautiful contrast to the light colored floor and countertops.

Traditional Master Bathroom, Updated

LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID

One of the main features of the space is the natural lighting. The windows allow someone to feel they are in their own private oasis. The wide plank European oak floors, with a brushed finish, contribute to the warmth felt in this bathroom, along with warm neutrals, whites and grays. The counter tops are a stunning Calcatta Latte marble as is the basket weaved shower floor, 1x1 square mosaics separating each row of the large format, rectangular tiles, also marble. Lighting is key in any bathroom and there is more than sufficient lighting provided by Ralph Lauren, by Circa Lighting. Classic, custom designed cabinetry optimizes the space by providing plenty of storage for toiletries, linens and more. Holger Obenaus Photography did an amazing job capturing this light filled and luxurious master bathroom. Built by Novella Homes and designed by Lorraine G Vale Holger Obenaus Photography

Monte Sereno Transitional New Home Build

Charisma Design

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with black cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, marble benchtops, white tile, an open shower and white benchtops.

Mohawk

Elizabeth Taich Design

Elizabeth Taich Design is a Chicago-based full-service interior architecture and design firm that specializes in sophisticated yet livable environments. IC360

Global Transitional in LO

Charla Ray Interior Design

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

North Shore Master Suite

Normandy Remodeling

His and hers navy blue vanity with gold hardware and polished chrome fixtures. Photo by Normandy Remodeling
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, an alcove shower, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Capitol Hill Bathrooms

Lisa & Leroy

Our clients are eclectic so we wanted to mix styles in their master bathroom. The traditional plumbing fixtures, modern glass panel door, traditional countertop (marble), modern style vanity, eclectic floor, industrial light, and the mid-century modern mirror all work together to make just the right balance of eclectic.

Master Bathroom

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

This stunning master bathroom features a walk-in shower with mosaic wall tile and a built-in shower bench, custom brass bathroom hardware and marble floors, which we can't get enough of!

Monterosa

Two Hawks Design and Development

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, stone tile, beige walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Martin

A Touch of Elegance Studio

After Picture with the carrara look quartz counter, under mounted sinks, flat panel white vanity and dark porcelain tile..
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Las Vegas with white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Clawson Architects Projects

Clawson Architects, LLC

The Master Bathroom is quite a retreat for the owners and part of an elegant Master Suite. The spacious marble shower and beautiful soaking tub offer an escape for relaxation.

Primary Bath Sanctuary

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Double vanity and free standing large soaking tub by Signature hardware
Large beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with planked wall panelling, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Peaceful Spa-inspired Retreat

Peery Homes

Large transitional master bathroom in Other with black cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, an alcove shower, marble floors, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and an Alcove Shower

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.