Small contemporary kids bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a niche and a single vanity.

Peters Residence

Daniel Michelle Design Collective

This vanity is from Everly Quinn.
Small transitional master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Delafield Modern Farmhouse Master Bath

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath designed and remodeled this Delafield master bathroom. The original space had a small oak vanity and a shower insert. The homeowners wanted a modern farmhouse bathroom to match the rest of their home. They asked for a double vanity and large walk-in shower. They also needed more storage and counter space. Although the space is nearly all white, there is plenty of visual interest. This bathroom is layered with texture and pattern. For instance, this bathroom features shiplap walls, pretty hexagon tile, and simple matte black fixtures. Modern Farmhouse Features: - Winning color palette: shades of black/white & wood tones - Shiplap walls - Sliding barn doors, separating the bedroom & toilet room - Wood-look porcelain tiled floor & shower niche, set in a herringbone pattern - Matte black finishes (faucets, lighting, hardware & mirrors) - Classic subway tile - Chic carrara marble hexagon shower floor tile - The shower has 2 shower heads & 6 body jets, for a spa-like experience - The custom vanity has a grooming organizer for hair dryers & curling irons - The custom linen cabinet holds 3 baskets of laundry. The door panels have caning inserts to allow airflow.

Hacienda

Lindsay Pennington Inc.

Kids' bath with shower/tub combination, tile wainscoting, double vanity, and built in storage.
Photo of a midcentury kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Venice Mid-Century

Diane Waingrow Architect AIA

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, subway tile, white walls, wood-look tile, an integrated sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Multi-Room Remodel of Historic Home

Hercules Design Build

The new, spacious master bath includes a large double vanity, shower, soaking tub, and a separate water closet.
Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in St Louis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern bath in a mid. century home. Woodland Hills.

Elite Power Remodeling & Design Inc

Clean and airy master bathroom in woodland hills
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, a shower seat and timber.

Britton Whole House

ReCraft

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bayadere Newport Beach

William Guidero Planning and Design

Large transitional bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Seel bathroom

Ruffner Remodeling and Repair, LLC

Small South Minneapolis bathroom; 3 x 6 white subway tile on walls and wainscot; 2 custom made Corian corner shelves in shower; glass block window with vent; herringbone pattern floor tile; Tub was refinshed

Palo Alto Multi-generational Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

This project was a complete gut remodel of the owner's childhood home. They demolished it and rebuilt it as a brand-new two-story home to house both her retired parents in an attached ADU in-law unit, as well as her own family of six. Though there is a fire door separating the ADU from the main house, it is often left open to create a truly multi-generational home. For the design of the home, the owner's one request was to create something timeless, and we aimed to honor that.

Heavenly Hawthorn House

Caroline Touzeau Design

Contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Feminine Chic Master Bath

Yancy Interior Design

What a difference there can be between white tiles just by changing the shape, pattern and grout
Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, pink walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Shower Doors

Schaaf Window Co., Inc.

Large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Modern Bungalow

Melinda Mandell Interior Design

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Krameria St.

Colorado Kitchen Designs

Guest bathroom in Denver, CO. Full-sized walk-in shower. Custom free-standing gray vanity with undermount sink with white quartz top.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Pool House / Guest House / Blue Tile Guest Bath

Hive Home

Fresh Blue tile, marble hex tile in guest bathroom
Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower, blue tile, grey walls, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, marble floors, a wall-mount sink and grey floor.

Craftsman Delight

12/12 Architects & Planners

The master bath is a true oasis, with white marble on the floor, countertop and backsplash, in period-appropriate subway and basket-weave patterns. Wall and floor-mounted chrome fixtures at the sink, tub and shower provide vintage charm and contemporary function. Chrome accents are also found in the light fixtures, cabinet hardware and accessories. The heated towel bars and make-up area with lit mirror provide added luxury. Access to the master closet is through the wood 5-panel pocket door.

Southern Hills MidCentury Reno

Classic Home Concepts

Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Park Slope Brownstone

Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, an open shower, grey benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

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.