Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Cape Cod Baths

Bee Studios Design

Cape Cod style coastal bathroom in the heart of St. Pete Beach, FL.
Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Farmhouse vanity

Meyer Design

Double vanity with shaker cabinets and beautiful glass knobs. Beautiful quartz countertops and porcelain tile floors. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: Jody Kmetz

Whole House Renovation on 6th St. NW Washington, DC

Finesse Design Remodeling

Ken Wyner Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, furniture-like cabinets and an alcove shower.

Project 3378-1 Basement Laundry + Bathroom + Family Room Seward Minneapolis

Castle Building & Remodeling

Tired of doing laundry in an unfinished rugged basement? The owners of this 1922 Seward Minneapolis home were as well! They contacted Castle to help them with their basement planning and build for a finished laundry space and new bathroom with shower. Changes were first made to improve the health of the home. Asbestos tile flooring/glue was abated and the following items were added: a sump pump and drain tile, spray foam insulation, a glass block window, and a Panasonic bathroom fan. After the designer and client walked through ideas to improve flow of the space, we decided to eliminate the existing 1/2 bath in the family room and build the new 3/4 bathroom within the existing laundry room. This allowed the family room to be enlarged. Plumbing fixtures in the bathroom include a Kohler, Memoirs® Stately 24″ pedestal bathroom sink, Kohler, Archer® sink faucet and showerhead in polished chrome, and a Kohler, Highline® Comfort Height® toilet with Class Five® flush technology. American Olean 1″ hex tile was installed in the shower’s floor, and subway tile on shower walls all the way up to the ceiling. A custom frameless glass shower enclosure finishes the sleek, open design. Highly wear-resistant Adura luxury vinyl tile flooring runs throughout the entire bathroom and laundry room areas. The full laundry room was finished to include new walls and ceilings. Beautiful shaker-style cabinetry with beadboard panels in white linen was chosen, along with glossy white cultured marble countertops from Central Marble, a Blanco, Precis 27″ single bowl granite composite sink in cafe brown, and a Kohler, Bellera® sink faucet. We also decided to save and restore some original pieces in the home, like their existing 5-panel doors; one of which was repurposed into a pocket door for the new bathroom. The homeowners completed the basement finish with new carpeting in the family room. The whole basement feels fresh, new, and has a great flow. They will enjoy their healthy, happy home for years to come. Designed by: Emily Blonigen See full details, including before photos at https://www.castlebri.com/basements/project-3378-1/

Chicago Condo

Norcross and Scott

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Rénovation totale d'un bel appartement à Puteaux

Mon Concept Habitation

L'architecte a joué avec les tendances actuelles pour donner du cachet à cet appartement. Dans la cuisine nous avons installé un claustra, ce système permet de laisser passer la lumière tout en cloisonnant une pièce. Dans la SDB nous avons joué avec des carrelages pâles qui viennent mettre en valeur une robinetterie noire carbon. L'immeuble était à chauffage collectif, cela veut dire qu'il est impossible de changer les radiateurs. Ces derniers ont été camouflés avec un coffrage sur-meure fait sur place par notre menuisier.

Wells Street, Southbank

Key Piece

Adrienne Bizzarri Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and subway tile.

Knotty Alder Kitchen & Bath

Riddle Construction & Design

Blending knotty alder cabinets with classic quartz countertops, subway tile and rich oak flooring makes this open plan kitchen a warm retreat. Wrapped posts now replace previous structural walls and flank the extra-large island. Pro appliances, an apron sink and heavy hardware completes the rustic look. The adjacent bathroom features the same materials along with trendy encaustic floor tile for fun.

Pepper

Yellow House

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Carlsbad Classic White Bath

Lori Ramsay Design

Love this contemporary basketweave marble floor! Light and Bright this small alcove bath is big on function. The Kohler Underscore alcove tub is deep enough for luxury bathing. The hand crafted white clay subway tiles and trim add a timeless touch. Kohler Purist faucet and tub filler are a fresh updated look for this classic white bath. Preview First

Inner Sunset 1530

SF Design Build

Photography & Styling: Sarah E Owen https://sarahowenstudio.com/
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and white benchtops.

Frameless Shower Glass - French Doors

Clinton Glass Company

Frameless French door shower glass. French doors enclose the tiled tub enclosure. Customer chose Crescent style handles in an Oil Rubbed Bronze finish. Photo ©Clinton Glass Company, Knoxville, TN.

Dark and Light Bath

HC Remodel & Design

Thomas Grady Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Omaha with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Country Club Remodel

Woita Homes

Inspiration for a traditional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and grey floor.

New Transitional Custom Home

Webber Development & Construction

Rustic White Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey cabinets, laminate floors and grey floor.

Phinney Ridge Attic Suite

Ainslie-Davis Construction

Haris Kenjar
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Sag Harbor

Christine Huvé Interior Design

Jenny Gorman
This is an example of a transitional bathroom in DC Metro with open cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Midcentury Bathroom

Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, a wall-mount sink, mosaic tile floors, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Weston Bathroom Renovation

Britton Homes

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, green tile, subway tile, beige walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an alcove shower, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

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.