Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and marble benchtops.

Lake Chateau

Nate Fischer Interiors

Inspiration for a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with gray tile, ceramic tile, cement tiles, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, an undermount sink and multi-coloured floor.

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.

Beverly Woods Master Suite Remodel

ReVision Design/Remodeling

White and gold geometric wall paper pops against the marble-look porcelain tile, black quartz counters and brass accents. The black framed shower enclosure creates a modern look. Winner of the 2019 NARI of Greater Charlotte Contractor of the Year Award for Best Interior Under $100k. © Lassiter Photography 2019

Marble Master Bathroom in San Diego

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

This remodel went from a tiny corner bathroom, to a charming full master bathroom with a large walk in closet. The Master Bathroom was over sized so we took space from the bedroom and closets to create a double vanity space with herringbone glass tile backsplash. We were able to fit in a linen cabinet with the new master shower layout for plenty of built-in storage. The bathroom are tiled with hex marble tile on the floor and herringbone marble tiles in the shower. Paired with the brass plumbing fixtures and hardware this master bathroom is a show stopper and will be cherished for years to come. Space Plans & Design, Interior Finishes by Signature Designs Kitchen Bath. Photography Gail Owens

Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade

Solitude Homes

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Boise with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops and white tile.

Bellini - Irvine

International Custom Designs

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Chevy Chase, MD Contemporary 3-story Addition

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Soleimani Photography
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Dublin OH Basement

J.Holderby - Renovations

Design ideas for a country 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Philip

Wilkes Architects - Princeton Design Guild

Catherine "Cie" Stroud Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Lake Texoma New Build

Studio Steidley

Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, black walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and cement tile.

Beacon Hill Mid-Century

Ore Studios

Lauren Colton
This is an example of a midcentury bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower and white floor.

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.

Heritage Enlightened

Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd.

This luxurious steam shower exudes relaxation with it's 2 benches long enough to lay down on and fully let the day slip away. This large steam shower uses Julian Tile, Calacatta, 23.5x23.5 tile. As an added extra detail there is custom tiling on the floor as a focal point for sure footing.

Silver Falls Court

J Wiley Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and plywood floors.

Modern Guest Bathroom

Angela Wells Interior Design

Trent Teigan
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Weston - Complete bathroom remodel

Quality Builders Construction Services Corp.

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

2014 Franklin. New Home

Bethesda Builders Ltd.

Allen Russ, Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC
Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with white cabinets, an alcove shower, marble floors, marble, a hinged shower door and a shower seat.

Custom Master Shower

J. Anderson Contracting

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with an alcove shower, beige walls, ceramic floors, beige tile, ceramic tile, a drop-in sink, beige floor and an open shower.

Great East Lake Camp

Whitten Architects

Jonathan Reece
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland Maine with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown walls, grey floor and an open shower.

All Wall Tile 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.