Photo of a large modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Angus St

jennifer321

Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink and black floor.

Home Staging

Birch Hill Interiors

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Lorcom Lane Upstairs Bath

Bath + Kitchen

This is one of three bathrooms completed in this home. A hall bathroom upstairs, once served as the "Kids' Bath". Polished marble and glass tile gives this space a luxurious, high-end feel, while maintaining a warm and inviting, spa-like atmosphere. Modern, yet marries well with the traditional charm of the home.

Corte Madera Double Bath

Janzen Design

This double bath renovation was done after the client's children left for college and both bathrooms needed some attention. These bathrooms were designed with a modern aesthetic and interpreted through a warm lens. I researched, selected and recommended the design direction of each bath so that they related but the two still had their own feel. We used high end plumbing and cabinetry throughout. Subtle use of color and texture warm up each space and make each one unique. Photo credit: Peter Lyons

Wohnhauserweiterung: 2. Wohneinheit mit kleinem Lädchen

Hartwig Böß

Axel Hartmann
Photo of a large contemporary bathroom in Bremen with an alcove tub, gray tile, white tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, ceramic tile and slate floors.

Contemporary Bathroom

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with a wall-mount sink, furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

RoShamBo at Seabrook

grouparchitect

A custom vacation home by Grouparchitect and Hughes Construction. Photographer credit: © 2018 AMF Photography.
Photo of a large beach style kids bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops and ceramic floors.

Highcroft Bathroom

Simply Home Decorating

When approaching this bathroom renovation we found the original floor tiles in excellent condition and they became the inspiration for the entire concept. We replaced the damaged wall tiles with white painted bead board and updated a clunky, poorly placed sink with this stunning wall mounted model by Porcher. The result is a classic bathroom with a nod to it's 1950's origins. Photo by Jonathan Hayward

Compact Elegance

SVR Lifestyle

This is an example of a small contemporary kids bathroom in London with grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Goldman Children Bathroom

Distinctive Contracting Services

Chad Smith
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Baltimore with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, purple walls and porcelain floors.

Brockway Sink, Farmhouse bathroom- Longport, NJ

Lolio Architect

Modern Farmhouse bathroom featuring a double wall mounted Kohler brockway sink with a black bottom. White shiplap was placed on the walls and wood accents were added for warmth in a mirror and shelf. White and black hexagon mosaic tile are on the floors. This farmhouse inspired beach house is located in Longport, NJ.

Tupelo

Crowell + Co. Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with a one-piece toilet, a wall-mount sink, blue floor, an alcove tub and a shower/bathtub combo.

Rustic Kids Bathroom

Michael McCrave

Design ideas for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Kansas City with a wall-mount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Ванная и хоз комната Москва

Елена Вершинина

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Душевая

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with black cabinets, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, black benchtops and a niche.

Islington Maisonette

Larissa Johnston Architects

Modern bathroom in London with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower and a single vanity.

Multi-generational Kitsilano Duplex New Build

JDL Homes Vancouver

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white floor.

Brooklyn Beauty

FatimashrafNYC

A salvaged cast iron tub, a reglazed pedestal sink, and restoration hardware fixtures bought on clearance from an outlet sale make this full bath a farmhouse-industrial-bohemian-midcentury mix.

Scotland, Isle of Skye - Private House - Life collection

Ceramiche Keope

Andrew Lee Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with a wall-mount sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile and black walls.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and a Wall-mount Sink

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.