Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

The Hidden Treasure

Colby Construction

Tricia Shay Photography
Design ideas for a country 3/4 bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Mountain Home

CIRCLE Design Studio

Design ideas for a small country master bathroom in Richmond with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Reforma Integral e Interiorismo con Domótica

CECILIA CARO Diseño & Decoración

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, white walls, a vessel sink, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Bathroom

ING Construction

Echo Park, CA - Complete Accessory Dwelling Unit Build Bathroom Installation of all tile; Shower, floor and walls. Installation of modern vanity, mirrors, toilet and a fresh paint to finish.

Elegant Kitchen and Bathroom Design Build in NW, Washington, DC.

Finesse Design Remodeling

A clean modern white bathroom located in a Washington, DC condo.
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Palisades

Anne Rae Design

Small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with open cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Powell Master ensuite

Michelle Graham Design

Photo Credits to Marc Fowler of Metropolis Studio
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, purple walls, an integrated sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Rose Gold Condo Remodel

Splash Galleries, Inc.

California Faucets Polished Rose Gold fixtures, in the Topanga series. A 20-inch long showerarm and 8-inch rainshower showerhead provides a relaxing feel in this spacious walk-in shower. The soft gray walls nicely tie in the porcelain tile throughout the bathroom, while the Rose Gold fixtures provide a stunning pop of color.

Lake Oswego Modern Estate

Grove Custom Homes

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and marble.

Park Ave Apartment

Grandeur Hills Group,Inc.

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Bloomfield Hills, MI Industrial Basement Bathroom Remodel

MainStreet Design Build

This industrial style bathroom was part of an entire basement renovation. This bathroom not only accommodates family and friends for game days but also has an oversized shower for overnight guests. White subway tile, restoration fixtures, and a chunky steel and marble vanity complement the urban styling in the adjacent rooms.

Kitchen and bathroom remodel in Playa Vista

Spazio LA Tile Gallery

Master bathroom featuring Noa-L Vancouver porcelain wall tiles and porcelain floor tiles, both from Spazio LA Tile Gallery.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Weehawken Bathroom Remodel

Loft One Contracting

Porcelanosa Tiles on walls and floor present a modern, minimalist look that doesn't date the space, but provides clean accents such as chrome trim. The Kohler soaking tub is adorned in a frameless glass shower enclosure, sliding to make efficient use of the small bathroom space.

Walnut Vanity with Black Tiled Floors

Kitchen Intuitions

Open walnut vanity with brass faucets, matte black hardware and black hexagon floor tiles. Photos by Chris Veith
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Chicago Condo

Norcross and Scott

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

His and Her Bathrooms to Call Their Own (Weston, MA)

Feinmann, Inc.

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Traditional Estate Home

David Charlez Designs

A large master bath with a view from the large soaking tub. Classic features are tastefully created with a custom tile floor and tub deck, white crown molding, stained cabinetry, and a gorgeous chandelier. Photo by Spacecrafting

Spinnaker Bay

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Contemporary Coastal Bathroom Design: Three Salt Design Co. Build: UC Custom Homes Photo: Chad Mellon
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Master Bath Remodel

Innovative Design Build, Inc

This master bathroom was reconfigured to maximize functionality and updated to a beautifully modern oasis. We changed the bathtub to a shower, moved the toilet, and went from a single sink to a double. We also added frosted french doors to create a grand entrance. Using a lot of white with chrome accents created a calming environment where our clients can relax at the end of a hard day. Laiacona Photography & Design

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and White 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.