This is a sleek and stylish guest bathroom. What do you think about the tile inlay behind the mirror?
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, white cabinets, gray tile and white tile.

"Spa-like" Master Bathroom in the Desert

Studio H, Inc.

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Phoenix with an alcove tub, an open shower, beige tile, brown tile, stone tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, granite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Sierra Ct Master Bath

Alair Homes Plano

The homeowners of this master suite wanted to modernize their space. It was their vision to combine their tub and shower into a wet-room. The final look was achieved by enlarging the shower, adding a long bench and floor to ceiling tile. Trendy tile flooring, lighting and countertops completed the look. Design | Build by Hatfield Builders & Remodelers, photography by Versatile Imaging.

Retired Professor's ADA Bathroom

CSG Interior Design

This project was a delight to work on because not only did I get to design a completely new bathroom for this client, I also got to work with his daughter who was a co-decision maker. We started with an outdated bathroom from 1972. Although we were to stay within the original floor plan, CSG created a more open space. The room has a skylight, so that helped. We upgraded this main bathroom for the retired professor who was so pleased ! The new aesthetic brought forth a cheery and uplifting experience in the most routine things we do daily, use our bathrooms. His daughter repeatedly said "Dad is so happy", so for CSG, we couldn't ask for anything more!

Mosman

Novale Bathrooms

Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Sydney with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

2 Full bathrooms & a new Powder room modern remodeling in Woodland Hills CA

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

This hallway bathroom is mostly used by the son of the family so you can see the clean lines and monochromatic colors selected for the job. the once enclosed shower has been opened and enclosed with glass and the new wall mounted vanity is 60" wide but is only 18" deep to allow a bigger passage way to the end of the bathroom where the alcove tub and the toilet is located. A once useless door to the outside at the end of the bathroom became a huge tall frosted glass window to allow a much needed natural light to penetrate the space but still allow privacy.

The Weston

Clark & Co Homes

Doug Petersen Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Boise with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, linoleum floors and an alcove tub.

Lesmurdie Bathroom

WA Bathrooms

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, beige tile, gray tile, an undermount sink and an open shower.

Mid Century Modern I Bellevue, Washington

Syltebo Wight Homes & Jon Syltebo Painting Company

Design ideas for a large midcentury bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Walk-in Guest Bath Shower

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Guest bathroom with walk-in shower and built-in shower bench.
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

Triple Seven Net Zero

Scott Roberts

Eric Rorer
Contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower and an open shower.

Notting Hill Townhouse

Barlow & Barlow Design

Marble Master Bathroom with polished brass hardware, blue metro tiles, and chevron tiled floor.
Design ideas for a large eclectic master bathroom in London with an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, tile benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and an open shower.

Gallery

KOSS design+build, pllc

Remodel of a Midcentury bathroom. The original space was expanded by 12 sf to accommodate a new layout which included a new bath tub, double vanity sink, glass enclosed shower and wall mounted toilet.

Leatherstem Ln

MBC Consulting LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Houston with louvered cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, marble, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Bathroom

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and an alcove tub.

Dreamy Owner's Suites

Garrette Custom Homes

Alcove soaker bath and double shower are just two of the wonderful features to a Garrette Custom Home's owner's suites.
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Portland with an alcove tub, an open shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors and tile benchtops.

2057 Carrollton Avenue

The Property District

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bath 2

Center Point Cabinets

Cabinetry: Eudora Colony Maple in Bright White Finish Countertops: Venetian Stone "Swiss Blanco" Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander Construction by Southern Coastal Homes Countertops by Multistone Enterprises

Mid-Century Renewal

Detail 9 Architects Pty Ltd

Luxury finishes in the ensuite meet the midcentury modern brief. The bespoke vanity features handmade handles/pulls and a unique pendant light hangs over the bath. Photographer: Matthew Forbes

Master Bath Remodeling for Wheelchair Accessibility

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

In every project we complete, design, form, function and safety are all important aspects to a successful space plan. For these homeowners, it was an absolute must. The family had some unique needs that needed to be addressed. As physical abilities continued to change, the accessibility and safety in their master bathroom was a significant concern. The layout of the bathroom was the first to change. We swapped places with the tub and vanity to give better access to both. A beautiful chrome grab bar was added along with matching towel bar and towel ring. The vanity was changed out and now featured an angled cut-out for easy access for a wheelchair to pull completely up to the sink while protecting knees and legs from exposed plumbing and looking gorgeous doing it. The toilet came out of the corner and we eliminated the privacy wall, giving it far easier access with a wheelchair. The original toilet was in great shape and we were able to reuse it. But now, it is equipped with much-needed chrome grab bars for added safety and convenience. The shower was moved and reconstructed to allow for a larger walk-in tile shower with stylish chrome grab bars, an adjustable handheld showerhead and a comfortable fold-down shower bench – proving a bathroom can (and should) be functionally safe AND aesthetically beautiful at the same time.

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.