Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Belva 268, Atherstone Estate, Strathtulloh

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Ensuite Bathroom in the Belva 268 home by JG King Homes
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a vessel sink, a sliding shower screen and a double vanity.

Twin Peaks

JBS Building & Development

Contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Single Story Acreage

Pacific Blue

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sunshine Coast with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche and a floating vanity.

Sheffield New Home

Johnston Construction Australia

Photo of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

The Cresent

Brett Mickan Interior Design

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Onyx

Joe Adsett Architects Pty Ltd

Modern bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

House.2040.HS

Robert Parisi Architecture + Design

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with white tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower and a one-piece toilet.

Low Energy Warehouse

DiMase Architects

Design ideas for an industrial bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, concrete floors, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a niche and a floating vanity.

Ultra Abode

Tempus Design Studio Pty Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Glebe Home Studio

McGarry Constructions Pty Limited

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with an alcove shower, beige walls, a wall-mount sink, beige floor, an open shower, a niche and a single vanity.

Gold Coast Luxury Apartment Interior Design

Rochele Decorating

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, beige floor and panelled walls.

CARINA CONTEMPORARY

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Inspiration for a large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Freshen Up

Sandbox Studio®

Photo of a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, an open shower, a double vanity, dark wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey floor, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

Bathroom @ Mudgeeraba

Refresh Renovations Gold Coast Rodney Case

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, an integrated sink, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Californian Bungalow

Lancaster Homes

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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Stratti Building Group

Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, a vessel sink, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, brown benchtops, a niche, a built-in vanity and recessed.

South St Bathroom Extension

Chris Elliott Builder

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Brisbane with an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a single vanity.

Beach and Country House

Site Specific Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modular Hinterland Escape

METHOD DRAFTING

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sunshine Coast with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity, a floating vanity, a vessel sink and brown benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower

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.