Peter Murdock
Contemporary bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile and an open shower.

Pullman

AIR Studio

Home addition and remodel. Two new bedroom and bathroom.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Twin Baths with individual identities

Nowroozian Designs

- Removed Linen tower & vanity - New floating vanity - New tile, plumbing fixtures, lighting & paint throughout
Small contemporary bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Westport Transitional

Segerson Builders

Transitional bedroom with walk in curbless glass shower and custom flush panel cabinetry.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, marble benchtops, an open shower and white benchtops.

Can Fabregas

LaBoqueria Taller d'Arquitectura

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Other with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, green tile, white tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, an open shower, an open shower, grey floor and beige benchtops.

Minneapolis Outdoor Addition and Upper Level Remodel

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

Our Minneapolis homeowners love their 1928 home, which is why they chose to continue making it their own into their new stage of retirement and to fit their new lifestyle.. With the new journey ahead they desired to update their home to fit their lifestyle. In this particular room, it was important for our homeowners to update their upper level guest bathroom to imitate and incorporate classic tiles that could be found in a bathroom built during the homes original era. Italian Carrera tiles combined with gray toned one-inch tiles create contrast beside the Benjanmin Moore's Rock Gray color distributed on the walls. The simple and classic look of a DXV Wyatt console sink adds a fashionable feel to this space, as well as immediate shelving below. Interiors by Brown Cow Design. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.

Beech Avenue

Erica Gelman Design Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with open cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and an open shower.

Traditional Handicap accessible bath remodelw/brownstain vanity&medicine cabinet

Cyr Kitchen and Bath

This bathroom community project remodel was designed by Jeff from our Manchester showroom and Building Home for Dreams for Marines organization. This remodel features six drawer and one door vanity with recessed panel door style and brown stain finish. It also features matching medicine cabinet frame, a granite counter top with a yellow color and standard square edge. Other features include shower unit with seat, handicap accessible shower base and chrome plumbing fixtures and hardware.

Bathroom with a skylight at our upper Manhattan townhouse renovation

Rauch Architecture D.P.C.

Bathroom renovation
Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, an open shower, a laundry, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Covington Custom

Forshag Construction

Mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Opulence

RAO Design Studio, Inc.

Most bathrooms would really benefit from an island in the center. The storage here replaces several pieces of furniture and store both clothes on his and hers sides, as well as towels, and accessories. Bathroom Designer Matthew Rao worked closely with both Interior Designer Gay Dyar Shorr and the clients themselves on materials and functional design.

Kids Bath

Great Rooms Building Group

Photo Credit: Kaskel Photo
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, blue walls, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sleek modern master bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Red Ranch Studio photography
This is an example of a large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Eccleston

Paradigm Building

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Naugatuck Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Fine Home Contracting LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Bridgeport with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Aston Reshuffle

Light House Architecture & Science

Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, brown floor, an open shower and a single vanity.

Irvine - Complete Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

ЖК Wellhouse

Special-style

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, an integrated sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and an enclosed toilet.

Innovative Home Designs

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, laminate floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Perspective

Oasis Architecture & Design

Auda & Coudayre Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, an alcove tub and a console sink.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and an Open 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.