Interior Design - Vani Sayeed Studios Photography - Jared Kuzia
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, terrazzo benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Colour Splash | En-suite Bathroom

SVR Lifestyle

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Lindon

HOMEWARDesign

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, orange tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, terrazzo benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Palmer House

Apidae Building Contractors, Inc

Photos by Mark Gebhardt photography.
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, stone slab, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Ironwood

Putman Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, terrazzo benchtops, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Fun and Functional Bathroom

Urban Kitchens

Modern and fun bathroom with built in washer/dryer. Floating walnut vanity with terrazzo countertop. The owner provided a custom mural to complete the desgn.

Transitional Guest Bath

Taneja Architecture & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, multi-coloured floor, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Missoula Montana Rattlesnake Remodel

DC Design Source, LLP

Mike Williams Photography
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, dark wood cabinets, raised-panel cabinets and porcelain floors.

Bathroom - Wild Flower Ct Rockville MD

Tile Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Hexagon Haus - Bathroom

Kristy Kropat Design GmbH

mid-century modern bathroom with terrazzo countertop, hexagonal sink, custom walnut mirror with white powder coated shelf, teal hexagonal ceramic tiles, Porcelanosa textured large format white tile, gray oak cabinet, Edison bulb sconce hanging light fixtures. Modernes Badezimmer aus der Mitte des Jahrhunderts mit Terrazzo-Arbeitsplatte, sechseckiges Waschbecken, maßgefertigter Spiegel aus Nussbaumholz mit weißer, pulverbeschichteter Ablage, sechseckige Keramikfliesen in Tealachs, großformatige weiße Fliesen mit Porcelanosa-Struktur, Schrank aus grauer Eiche, Hängeleuchten mit Edison-Glühbirne.

S&G.B

Thérain Coraline

Salle d'eau de la Suite Ado
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, terrazzo benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Granite

Select Stone

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, travertine, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

FINOW - Hochwertiger Umbau einer Altbauwohnung in Berlin-Neukölln

STUDIO LOES / Architektur und Interior Design

Maßgefertiger Waschtisch aus Terrazzo auf Einbaumöbel als Stauraum, rahmenlosem Spiegel und hochwertige Armaturen und Leuchten, Natursteinboden aus grünem Marmor

Colour Splash | En-suite Bathroom

SVR Lifestyle

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Boys' Bathroom Shower

Studio Gorman

Running the marble penny round tiles throughout the shower created a separate zone from the rest of the bathroom. The existing ceiling line and careful placement of the sky light created unique forms throughout the space, which elevated the playfulness and joyous feeling we were to achieve within the design. Going with the fall of light in the space, directly into the shower cubicle, was also a factor in the placement of pale toned carrara penny rounds in the shower zone, ensuring the shower felt more generous than it truly is.

Boca Point home, Boca Raton, FL

Design Wonders By MaryAnn

Modern master spa bathroom renovation, custom designed to owner's desires and budget. Exceeded client's expectations. Functional yet luxurious and spa-like. Comfortable retreat for a hard working client. Designer met the needs of the client by creating a relaxing, uncluttered environment for many years of enjoyment..

Ironwood

Putman Builders

Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, terrazzo benchtops and grey benchtops.

Fun and Functional Bathroom

Urban Kitchens

Modern and fun bathroom with built in washer/dryer. Floating walnut vanity with terrazzo countertop. The owner provided a custom mural to complete the desgn.

Vail21

Kasia Karska Design

Brent Bingham Photography: http://www.brentbinghamphoto.com/

FINOW - Hochwertiger Umbau einer Altbauwohnung in Berlin-Neukölln

STUDIO LOES / Architektur und Interior Design

Maßgefertiger Waschtisch aus Terrazzo auf Einbaumöbel als Stauraum, rahmenlosem Spiegel und hochwertige Armaturen und Leuchten, Natursteinboden aus grünem Marmor

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Terrazzo Benchtops

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.