Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with grey cabinets, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, an undermount sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Modern Classic Baths

LMOH Home

A merge of modern lines with classic shapes and materials creates a refreshingly timeless appeal for these secondary bath remodels. All three baths showcasing different design elements with a continuity of warm woods, natural stone, and scaled lighting making them perfect for guest retreats.

Primary Bath Sanctuary

Wise Design & Remodel LLC

Double vanity and free standing large soaking tub by Signature hardware
Large beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with planked wall panelling, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, black tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Master Sauna

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

A 5' wide Finlandia sauna is perfect for relaxing and rejuvenating with your partner after a long day.
This is an example of a large transitional bathroom in Dallas with an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, marble floors, white floor, a hinged shower door and with a sauna.

Turtle Bay

Battery Island Lighthouse Limited

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Austin with beige walls, an integrated sink, black floor, grey benchtops, open cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, limestone, limestone floors, soapstone benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Traditional Master Bathroom, Updated

LORRAINE G VALE, Allied ASID

One of the main features of the space is the natural lighting. The windows allow someone to feel they are in their own private oasis. The wide plank European oak floors, with a brushed finish, contribute to the warmth felt in this bathroom, along with warm neutrals, whites and grays. The counter tops are a stunning Calcatta Latte marble as is the basket weaved shower floor, 1x1 square mosaics separating each row of the large format, rectangular tiles, also marble. Lighting is key in any bathroom and there is more than sufficient lighting provided by Ralph Lauren, by Circa Lighting. Classic, custom designed cabinetry optimizes the space by providing plenty of storage for toiletries, linens and more. Holger Obenaus Photography did an amazing job capturing this light filled and luxurious master bathroom. Built by Novella Homes and designed by Lorraine G Vale Holger Obenaus Photography

Brookline Carriage House

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower and a hinged shower door.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The Carrara marble windowsill ledge creates design touch in the quaint guest bathroom.
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Napa Valley Vineyard Home

Miyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio

Design ideas for an expansive country master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

TATLIN apartments

num.21

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Manifold House

Oliver Custom Homes

Guest bathroom with white walls, two integrated sinks, flat panel cabinets, black plumbing fixtures, and black wall sconces.
Design ideas for a large modern kids bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, white walls, an integrated sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Westridge Residence

Bureau Namas

Large country master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Texas Oaks

Hello Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, a hinged shower door, grey walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and dark wood cabinets.

Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers

Frankel Design Build

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with brown walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, a drop-in sink, a hinged shower door, an enclosed toilet and a built-in vanity.

Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers

Frankel Design Build

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Houston with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, an enclosed toilet and a built-in vanity.

Wayzata - Traditional Total Home Remodel

Michels Homes

Remodeler: Michels Homes Interior Design: Jami Ludens, Studio M Interiors Cabinetry Design: Megan Dent, Studio M Kitchen and Bath Photography: Scott Amundson Photography

Seward Park

Heidi Caillier Design

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Seattle with an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a hinged shower door and planked wall panelling.

Wessyngton

Home and Made Custom Builders

Design ideas for a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Fresh Baths Ggem Design Co

Shannon Ggem Design

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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.