Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Snoqualmie Kid's Bath

Heiser Designs

Mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

East 2nd

Hello Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Coastal Bathroom Remodel

ya_maly6ka

Mint and yellow colors coastal design bathroom remodel, two-tone teal/mint glass shower/tub, octagon frameless mirrors, marble double-sink vanity
Mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Applegate Bathroom

Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths

Photo of a small bathroom in Other with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Thornton Double Bath Remodel

Dee Hurford Designs

The bathtub was replaced with the Asher alcove bathtub by Kohler to compliment the clean lines of the Asher toilet. The shower curtain was eliminated and replaced with a frameless sliding glass door by Vigo. Two colors and materials were used for the tile. We took up to the ceiling. Glass Night Sky 3x12 subway tile was used for the upper portion in a 4x4 herringbone pattern while gloss white 3x6 ceramic subway tile was used for the bottom.

Jamaica NY

Beryl Designs by Keenia

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Historic Craftsman Interior

Wendy Wilson & Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Bridgeport

Daniel Rodriguez Photography

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, timber and wallpaper.

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

Bathroom

Blanc & Noir Interiors

A beautiful modern mountain bathroom designed with rustic elements, brass finishes, white and blue tile design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Black & White Bathroom

Lisa & Leroy

Patterned floor tile and plenty of storage space for these kiddos.
Inspiration for a large transitional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Arcadia Hall Bath Renovation

Michelle Lecinski

This is an example of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Alden Lane Renovations

Vanessa's Interior Creations

This teen girls' bath received a complete makeover revealing a glamorous and functional new space featuring an arabesque accent wall, marble look quartz counters, beautiful lighting, hardware and fixtures and a wood look porcelain floor tile.

Family Renovation and Addition

Constructive Design Services

Hall bath
Design ideas for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Corte Madera

CM Natural Designs

Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, panelled walls, an alcove tub and green floor.

Guest Bathroom Remodel (Kekic)

Mariano & Co., LLC

This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Via Serena Cottage

Wildheart Design

Complete remodel with safe, aging-in-place features and hotel style in the main bathroom.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, glass tile and a floating vanity.

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.

South Hill City Place

Taylor Design

Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and an Undermount 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.