Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master wet room bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Harbor Drive Residence

Eclipse Design Studio LLC

Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and an open shower.

Ароматы леса

Студия дизайна Елены Илюхиной

автор проекта--Илюхина Елена фотограф--Шангина Ольга
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, a drop-in sink, beige walls, porcelain floors, beige tile, ceramic tile, solid surface benchtops and an open shower.

Contemporary White and Gray Bathroom

Allglass Bath, Inc.

Traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white walls, an undermount sink, an open shower and recessed-panel cabinets.

Sleek modern master bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

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

Newport Beach - Ocean Front

Legacy CDM Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, cement tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Midcentury Atomic Ranch Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors and an open shower.

Rosewood House

WORD [Warren Office for Research and Design]

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops and grey floor.

Contemporary Bath and Shower with Copper Fittings

Amberth

With the request of pastel colours which is evident on the floor tiles, copper fittings and hexagonal tiles, this gorgeous bathroom has been updated into a stylish, contemporary space. A solid surface bath and basin gives a modern feel and mirrored panelled cabinets provides confined storage which visually expands the space. A bespoke shower screen meets the ceiling, maintaining clean lines throughout.

Квартира 38 м2

Irina Markovskaya

Михаил
Inspiration for a traditional master bathroom in Moscow with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, an integrated sink and an open shower.

MTI Baths

Hajoca Greensboro

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with an alcove tub, an open shower, beige tile, an open shower, porcelain tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Camp Hill

Porch Light Interiors

John Downs
Inspiration for a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Brisbane with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, an open shower and recessed-panel cabinets.

MARAIS

Studio Yzé

Rénovation d'un triplex de 70m² dans un Hôtel Particulier situé dans le Marais. Le premier enjeu de ce projet était de retravailler et redéfinir l'usage de chacun des espaces de l'appartement. Le jeune couple souhaitait également pouvoir recevoir du monde tout en permettant à chacun de rester indépendant et garder son intimité. Ainsi, chaque étage de ce triplex offre un grand volume dans lequel vient s'insérer un usage : Au premier étage, l'espace nuit, avec chambre et salle d'eau attenante. Au rez-de-chaussée, l'ancien séjour/cuisine devient une cuisine à part entière En cours anglaise, l'ancienne chambre devient un salon avec une salle de bain attenante qui permet ainsi de recevoir aisément du monde. Les volumes de cet appartement sont baignés d'une belle lumière naturelle qui a permis d'affirmer une palette de couleurs variée dans l'ensemble des pièces de vie. Les couleurs intenses gagnent en profondeur en se confrontant à des matières plus nuancées comme le marbre qui confèrent une certaine sobriété aux espaces. Dans un jeu de variations permanentes, le clair-obscur révèle les contrastes de couleurs et de formes et confère à cet appartement une atmosphère à la fois douce et élégante.

Transitional Full Home Remodel (Drysdale)

Mariano & Co., LLC

The Hall Bathroom is a zero-threshold shower with floor to ceiling Islandia Hawaii Glass subway tile surround, Tundra Grey Basket weave flooring throughout and a black vanity with Nouveau Calcatta white quartz counter top.

Mid- Century Modern Bath Remodel

Dercon Construction

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Reuilly

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Bamboo Bathroom

La Costa Cabinets & Design

A cramped and partitioned primary bathroom gets a facelift with an open concept based on neutral tones and natural textures. A warm bamboo floating vanity anchors the room, with large format porcelain tile covering the entire floor. A walk in shower glass panel mirrors a etched glass privacy panel for the commode. The tub is flanked my partial walls that act as a tub filler mount and bench. Niches in each space add function and style, blending seamlessly in with the tile. A large trough sink sits below an inset custom framed mirror.

Bathroom Design & Renovation - Listing Preparation

The Home Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Elliott Home-Downstairs Remodel

Karen Boyer Designs

The original bathroom was very small with only a toilet and sink. We expanded the space to the guest bedroom and added a wall in shower and therapeutic tub

Studio Sea Lane

Artzi Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.