This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Photoshoot for a Bathroom Designer - South West

Matt Szydlowski Interior/Architectural Photography

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Somerset Residence

AAI-Poggenpohl

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Santa Teresita

Madison Nicole Design

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Santa Barbara with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom Black Vanity

Kitchen Intuitions

Beautiful black double vanity paired with a white quartz counter top, marble floors and brass plumbing fixtures.
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Marlborough Street

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

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

Finesse Design Remodeling

Ken Wyner Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 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, an alcove shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Builder Model | Copper Ridge| New Braunfels, Texas

MSA ARCHITECTURE + INTERIORS

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Guest bathroom

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in New York with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Moroccan Mermaid Bathroom

Treefrog Design

Snowberry Lane Photography
Large beach style master bathroom in Seattle with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, green tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, shaker cabinets, subway tile and green walls.

Oakhurst Second Floor Addition

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

This modern bathroom features farmhouse flare with subway tiles lining the shower from bottom to top and extending along the outside walls. the two circular adjustable mirrors and the chrome features give this bathroom an elegant style and feel.

Transitional Full Home Remodel (Drysdale)

Mariano & Co., LLC

The Hall Bathroom is a zero-threshold shower with floor to ceiling Islandia Hawaii Glass subway tile surround, Tundra Grey Basket weave flooring throughout and a black vanity with Nouveau Calcatta white quartz counter top.

Contemporary Coastal

Avalon Architectural, Inc.

A bold statement tub creates a soothing oasis in the master suite.
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a hinged shower door, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Boho Master Bath

Erin Melkonian Designs

Jackie K Photo
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Brea Bathrooms

The Kitchen Design Center

A fresh new look to a small powder bath. Our client wanted her glass dolphin to be highlighted in the room. Changing the plumbing wall was necessary to eliminate the sliding shower door.

Private Wake Forest Residence with Steam Shower and Sauna Spa Bath

Bardi Designs

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Wimbledon Cottage

SGS Design Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Kent with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Cape Cod Traditional

BAR Design + Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Modern Moroccan Bathroom

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Inspiration for a small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Stonegate Bathroom

Steinberg Custom Designs

Kristina O'Brien Photography
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Portland Maine with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

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.