Small Yet Sophisticated Bathroom Remodel

The owners of this small condo came to use looking to add more storage to their bathroom. To do so, we built out the area to the left of the shower to create a full height “dry niche” for towels and other items to be stored. We also included a large storage cabinet above the toilet, finished with the same distressed wood as the two-drawer vanity. We used a hex-patterned mosaic for the flooring and large format 24”x24” tiles in the shower and niche. The green paint chosen for the wall compliments the light gray finishes and provides a contrast to the other bright white elements. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

Elwood Home 3 - Kitchen, Butler's Pantry, Bathroom + Powder Room

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David Russell
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a vessel sink, grey floor, beaded inset cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, multi-coloured walls, marble benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

Urban Pied a Terre/lighting

521 Atelier Interiors and Lighting Design

Jeffrey Totaro
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls, marble floors, an integrated sink and marble benchtops.

Mainland Street Contemporary Home

Level One Construction

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, stone slab, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Cravatto

Baths by Shay

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Oklahoma City with an alcove shower, gray tile, stone slab, beige walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.

West Palm Beach Meadow Residence

Ad Hoc Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, stone slab, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Granite

Timberwolf Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, stone slab, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink and quartzite benchtops.

En-Suite Bathroom

Nick Leith-Smith Architecture + Design

Anthony Spennato
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, stone slab, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Urban Apartment

Kass & Associates

Halkin Mason Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and stone slab.

Chic New York Duplex

Studio 511

The floor, tub and vanity are fabricated from blue de savoy granite. The tub is carved out of a large block of this beautiful stone. The panels in the vanity and under the window are milk-glass with nickel edging. Interior design by Markham Roberts.

Small Yet Sophisticated Bathroom Remodel

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Update of the Mid Century Modern Colorado Style

Faye Crowe Architect LLC

Large midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Glass Shower Enclosures

Clear-Vue Glass

Large traditional master bathroom in Raleigh with an alcove shower, gray tile, stone slab and blue walls.

Frameless shower door installation

Kiraly Marble

JK
Large transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, stone slab, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Home on The Rim at Tetherow, Bend, OR

Curtis Homes

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone slab, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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Keystone Granite

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

CPS Bath/Dressing Room, NY

Lilian H. Weinreich, Architects

© Francis Dzikowski/2016
Small contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls, bamboo floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Canton Bathroom

Pacific Stone & Tiles

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Boston with an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, beige walls and marble floors.

Southborough Contemporary Kitchen, Bath & Laundry 2015

Dawn Willis, Great Spaces Inc.

Evan White
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls, slate floors, granite benchtops and raised-panel cabinets.

Appartement de Luxe - Triangle d'Or, Paris

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Dorian Teti_2014
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Paris with white tile, stone slab, marble floors, an alcove shower, white walls, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Stone Slab

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.