The project: update a tired and dated bathroom on a tight budget. We had to work with the existing space, so we choose modern materials, clean lines, and a black & white color palette. The result is quite stunning and we were able to stay on budget!

Crisp and Clean Bath

Merits Design Group, Inc.

A builder bathroom was transformed by removing an unused tub and replacing it with a crisp white walk-in shower. Mid century lighting, a simple round mirror and new color palette round out the renovation.

Bullock

William French Home Improvements

This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Colony Woods Residence

Monceski Interiors, LLC

Photos Taken by Monceski Interiors, LLC
Small transitional master bathroom in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Lovely Blue Bathroom

HC Remodel & Design

Thomas Grady Photography
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Omaha with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Guest Bathrooms Remodeling in Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Photographer: Berkay Demirkan
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls and quartzite benchtops.

Bathroom Examples

Adrian Woodworks

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Floral Park Bathroom Remodel

DJ's Home Improvements

Matt Burdi
Small contemporary bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Floral Park Bathroom Remodel

DJ's Home Improvements

HGTV Bathroom, House Hunters Renovation

SH interiors

Roger Scheck Photography
This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Job of the Month - August 2013 (Bathroom - Massapequa, NY)

Zajac Home Improvement

Inspiration for a small 3/4 bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls and ceramic floors.

Mar Vista, CA / Bathroom Remodel

ING Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Evans Family Home

Shower Door Guy

Inspiration for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Atlanta with an alcove shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors and a hinged shower door.

Alvarado Bath Remodel

The Cabinetry and Tile Studio

Bath project was to demo and remove existing tile and tub and convert to a shower, new counter top and replace bath flooring. Vanity Counter Top – MS International Redwood 6”x24” Tile with a top mount copper bowl and Delta Venetian Bronze Faucet. Shower Walls: MS International Redwood 6”x24” Tile in a horizontal offset pattern. Shower Floor: Emser Venetian Round Pebble. Plumbing: Delta in Venetian Bronze. Shower Door: Frameless 3/8” Barn Door Style with Oil Rubbed Bronze fittings. Bathroom Floor: Daltile 18”x18” Fidenza Bianco.

Door & Panel

MY Shower Door

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Miami with an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Upper East Side Condo

Pett & Associates, LLC

Elizabeth Dooley
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops and white walls.

Bathroom remodeling

Stone Art Design Home Design Center LLC

Karolina Zawistowska
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Newark with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Sea Mist Moroccan Fish Scale Shower

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

Moroccan Fish Scales are a stunning way to add character and beauty to a space in a unique way. This blue-green color has a gorgeous range of variation with just one glaze. Large Moroccan Fish Scales - 1017E Sea Mist

D Bathroom

Baldwin Kitchen & Bath Center

Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Jefferson Park Craftsman bungalow

ArtCraft Homes LLC

A classic 1925 Colonial Revival bungalow in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Los Angeles restored and enlarged by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes completed in 2013. Originally a 2 bed/1 bathroom house, it was enlarged with the addition of a master suite for a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Original vintage details such as a Batchelder tile fireplace with flanking built-ins and original oak flooring are complemented by an all-new vintage-style kitchen with butcher block countertops, hex-tiled bathrooms with beadboard wainscoting and subway tile showers, and French doors leading to a redwood deck overlooking a fully-fenced and gated backyard. The new master retreat features a vaulted ceiling, oversized walk-in closet, and French doors to the backyard deck. Remodeled by ArtCraft Homes. Staged by ArtCraft Collection. Photography by Larry Underhill.

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.