Chelsey Olafson
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Retro Three-Quarter Bathroom Renovation

Kitchen & Bath Depot

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors and a pedestal sink.

Traditional Bathroom

This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Houston with marble benchtops, subway tile, a shower/bathtub combo, a console sink, mosaic tile floors, an alcove tub, black walls and black and white tile.

High contrast kids bathroom

Perch Interiors Inc.

A midcentury motel print was the inspiration for the gorgeous pink wall.
Inspiration for a small midcentury kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, cement tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Cornelius Renovation

Marisa Wilson Interior Design

Fully renovated bathroom with black and white tile. Photo credit: Laura Sumrak.
Small midcentury master bathroom in Charlotte with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

Part One: 1940’s Bungalow Renovation, Tucson, AZ

Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

The Guest Bathroom bathtub was relocated to be under the window, which is the only new window in the house. This window has insulating, frosted glass to provide privacy and to keep out cold drafts.

Complete House Remodel

Reliance Design Build

ARC Photography
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Byrds English Pub Basement

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Zen Woods Lake Forest Residence

Zen Architect

custom bathroom In the woods zen home http://ZenArchitect.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, stone tile, light hardwood floors, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an integrated sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Yamini Renovation

Eckxstudio for Modern Architecture

Small contemporary kids bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Remodel Plymouth

Build Well Construction

Build Well Construction
Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Bathrooms

Seacliff Construction & Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Fulton Master Bathroom

CM Fresh Perspectives

Mid Century Modern Bathroom, Black hexagon floor, quartz counter top., large shower enclosure
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Stunning Colonial

Maggie Bender Interiors, Allied ASID

Andrew Ball Photography
This is an example of a small traditional kids bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, black and white tile and subway tile.

One House- 6 Bathrooms!

Sally Scott Interior Designer

Karissa Van Tassel Photography The kids shared bathroom is alive with bold black and white papers with hot pink accent on the girl's side. The center bathroom space features the toilet and an oversized tub. The tile in the tub surround is a white embossed animal print. A subtle surprise. Recent travels to Paris inspired the wallpaper selection for the girl's vanity area. Frosted sliding glass doors separate the spaces, allowing light and privacy.

Cambridge Victorian

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

Cambridge Gardens, W10

Huntsmore

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Southern Infusion

Pink Door Designs

Design ideas for a small traditional kids bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen and black benchtops.

Fit for a Queen

Meadowlark Design+Build

Traditional remodeled bathroom features mosaic travertine tile and semi-custom cabinetry.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, an alcove tub and a shower/bathtub combo.

Custom kirkland home.

Haight Carpet & Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, glass tile, beige walls, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Black and White Tile

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.