This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Napa Valley Vineyard Home

Miyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio

Expansive country master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Atherton Timeless Estate

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

9040 Hollybrook

Mark Smith Fine Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Fox Run

Hagstrom Builder

A Modern Farmhouse set in a prairie setting exudes charm and simplicity. Wrap around porches and copious windows make outdoor/indoor living seamless while the interior finishings are extremely high on detail. In floor heating under porcelain tile in the entire lower level, Fond du Lac stone mimicking an original foundation wall and rough hewn wood finishes contrast with the sleek finishes of carrera marble in the master and top of the line appliances and soapstone counters of the kitchen. This home is a study in contrasts, while still providing a completely harmonious aura.

Hall Bathroom

Rock Paper Hammer

Photo by Sara Rounsavall. Construction by Redsmith Construction.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Louisville with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and marble floors.

Traditional Bathroom- Frameless Shower Doors

U.S. Frameless Glass Shower Door

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This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Newark with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Showers

AA Prestige Stone Inc.

Shower With Travertine Vein cut Walnut and Herringbone mosaic
Photo of a large master bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Lake House, Knoxville Custom Home

WilliamAndrewsArchitects

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, beige walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink and concrete benchtops.

Comstock Hills - Total Renovation, Spanish Transitional

Dana Benson Construction

Interior Design by Grace Benson Photography by Bethany Nauert
Photo of a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls and marble floors.

Country Club Residence

Habachy Designs

Photo by Jeff Roffman
Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with marble benchtops, white tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors and an alcove shower.

Cry of the Loon

Quigley Architects

Modern House Productions
Inspiration for a country master bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, brown walls and porcelain floors.

Townhouse Masterbath

Art and Cement Construction LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, grey walls and marble floors.

Sleek Command Center Master Bathroom.

KraftMaster Renovations

This symmetrical double bathroom vanity is large and accessible enough for two people to use at once. Extra storage on either side of the vanity make this bathroom really functional. Blackstock Photography

Master Sweet Blue

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Morgan Howarth Photography
Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, white tile and stone tile.

Design Connection Inc Lower Levels

Design Connection, Inc.

This full bathroom complete with a urinal is one of the many aspects in this custom lower level Kansas City Man Cave. This 2,264 square foot lower level includes a home theater room, full bar, game space for pool and card tables as well as a custom bathroom complete with a urinal. The ultimate man cave! Design Connection, Inc. Kansas City interior design provided space planning, material selections, furniture, paint colors, window treatments, lighting selection and architectural plans.

Traditional Condo

MAC Renovations LTD.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Vancouver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, yellow walls and marble floors.

Residence in California

Taylor Lombardo Architects

Adrian Gregorutti
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, white tile, stone tile, white walls and limestone benchtops.

Dupont Circle Guest Bath

Four Brothers Design + Build

Glass and a stone column separate the bath from the shower.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, gray tile, white tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, an alcove tub, stone tile and white walls.

Tiburon home remodel

Mahoney Architects & Interiors

a place to escape
Large traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, stone tile, beige walls and marble floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Stone Tile

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.