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.

Midcentury Bathroom

Alchemy Builders

Custom walnut vanity.
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Austin with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Crouch End

ZAC and ZAC - Photography

© ZAC and ZAC
Transitional master bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a console sink, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Guest Bath

Francie Milano Kitchens inc.

Brookhaven "Bridgeport Recessed" cabinets and Mirror Trim in a Bright White finsh on Maple. Wood-Mode Satin Nickel Hardware. Zodiaq "Stratus White" Quartz countertop. Photo: John Martinelli

Rockwood

Morrone Interiors

High Res Media
Modern master bathroom in Orlando with an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a hinged shower door, a japanese tub, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and quartzite benchtops.

Eclectic Home Decor

KDB Custom Homes

This is an example of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Interior Renovations and Exterior Repairs, Winnetka IL

NEWLOOK Development

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Glass Installations

TileBuys

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

Bathrooms

NEWLOOK Development

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Industriale Stanza Da Bagno

Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door.

Sawgrass TPC Bungalow

R Cabinet Studio

Todd Watson
Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Jacksonville with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Kohler Products

Broedell Plumbing Supply, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern cottage single story

Fautt Homes

Great kids bath with dual vanities. The sinks have ledges on them which is nice for leaving the toothbrush. The cabinet enjoys glass hardware and a custom paint finish.

Next Level Austin Interior Design

Twist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio Marketing

Allison Cartwright
Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile and subway tile.

Holmby Shower

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

photo by Holly Lepere
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.

House in Sonoma

Julie Williams Design

Eric Rorer Photography
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile and beige benchtops.

White Subway Tile Shower with 4-Tired Niche

KraftMaster Renovations

Simple and elegant shower with white subway tile walls and marble herringbone niche with quartz shelving. Photo by VLG Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Laurelhurst Remodel

JDL Development Inc.

Photo of a large traditional bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bel Air Hall Bath

Whitney Garrett / Kenwood Kitchens

This is an example of a small country kids bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Subway 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.