Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Wood - Alpine

User

Simple Luxury Photography
Expansive transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a hinged shower door, a niche and a shower seat.

Bali-Inspired Modern

Western Window Systems

Praised for its visually appealing, modern yet comfortable design, this Scottsdale residence took home the gold in the 2014 Design Awards from Professional Builder magazine. Built by Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, the 5,877-square-foot residence features an open floor plan that includes Western Window Systems’ multi-slide pocket doors to allow for optimal inside-to-outside flow. Tropical influences such as covered patios, a pool, and reflecting ponds give the home a lush, resort-style feel.

Wrigleyville

MILIEU

Photography by: Brett Bulthuis
This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Neighborhood Charm

Anchor Builders

This remodel went from a tiny story-and-a-half Cape Cod, to a charming full two-story home. The Master Bathroom has a custom built double vanity with plenty of built-in storage between the sinks and in the recessed medicine cabinet. The walls are done in a Sherwin Williams wallpaper from the Come Home to People's Choice Black & White collection, number 491-2670. The custom vanity is Benjamin Moore in Simply White OC-117, with a Bianco Cararra marble top. Both the shower and floor of this bathroom are tiled in Hampton Carrara marble. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.

Elena

Christopher Design

Large modern master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, porcelain floors and beige floor.

Transitional Bathroom

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in San Diego with an undermount sink, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, stone tile, grey walls and marble floors.

The Strand, Dana Point

Cindy Smetana Interiors

Martin King
Large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, gray tile, white tile, grey walls, mosaic tile, grey floor, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Greenwich Georgian

VanderHorn Architects

Traditional master bathroom in New York with a console sink, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, beige walls and marble floors.

102 Dominica

Kukk Architecture & Design P.A.

Transitional bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile and beige walls.

Charming Cape Cod Renovation

Knight Architects LLC

Master bathroom with marble floor tile and wood his and her vanities. Pete Weigley
Photo of a traditional master bathroom in New York with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, beaded inset cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Lansel Rd, Toorak

Bubbles Bathrooms

Bubbles BathroomsEvery detail of the bathroom layout has been carefully considered, with the spa positioned for easy viewing of the television and the toilet area which encompasses a toilet and bidet, hidden out of sight behind a unique feature wall. Super luxury bathroom. Designed & built by http://bubblesbathrooms.com.au/ Bubbles Bathrooms - Timeless Luxury Bathroom

Transitional Marble Master Bathroom Remodel- Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Classic Black & White Bathroom Remodel

One Week Bath, Inc.

Traditional black and white bathroom with a double vanity, white beaded cabinets, black counter top, large tub, glass shower and built in shower shelves.

Zenteriors

Camian Larson of Zenteriors Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, yellow tile, ceramic tile, white walls, brick floors, an integrated sink, tile benchtops, red floor and a shower curtain.

Appartamento - Quartiere Vigna Clara - Ristrutturazione

Francesca Romana Ferro Luzzi Architetto

Bagno con doccia - dettaglio doccia
Small contemporary bathroom in Rome with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and an alcove shower.

Luxury Bathroom Remodel in Stoneham MA

McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Luxury primary bathroom design and remodel in Stoneham, MA. Dark stained cabinetry over a painted finish with a unique ribbed-texture door style, double sinks, quartz countertop, tall linen cabinet with roll-out shelves, free-standing soaking tub, large walk-in shower, seamlessly clad in porcelain stone slabs in a warm Calacatta Oro pattern, gold toned fixtures and hardware, and a water closet with a reeded glass pocket door, and gold metallic vinyl wallpaper, and a storage cabinet above the toilet.

Black Heart

Maven Home Interiors

Bathroom with walk in shower, black fixtures, laminate cabinets and marble countertops. Black porcelain tile. Glass shower door. White stacked shower tile with black fixtures.

Fruit Valley Primary Suite Addition

Neil Kelly Company

This view of the newly added primary bathroom shows the alcove shower featuring green ombre mosaic tile from Artistic Tile, a granite shower bench matching the countertops, and a sliding glass door.

Sunroom and Primary Suite Addition

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

The gorgeous modern primary bath is everything the homeowners had hoped for, including heated floors, a glass enclosed walk in shower, marble flooring and wainscot and a freestanding soaking tub. The double vanity is custom designed for the homeowners storage needs and the new windows bring lots of natural light into this new space.

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.