Designed By: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photos By: Desired Photo
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, black walls and grey floor.

Retro/Modern/Farmhouse Mashup Kitchen and Bath Renovation

Hannah Dee Interiors

Julia Staples Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, cement tile, concrete floors and black walls.

Super star's apartment full remodeling

PARKinteriordesign

tub in the shower, this bathroom is intended to be Korean spa
Photo of a small bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, with a sauna, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Park Slope Duplex Apartment

Barker Associates Architecture Office

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, black walls, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Ridge Road

Designed 2 Sell

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Richmond with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, white floor and a shower curtain.

Wall Finishes

Art by Terry

Masculine guest bathroom. A custom plaster snake skin looking wall finish done in black with a metallic silver glaze on top. Spa feeling room with black pebble tile.

Designer Show House 2016

2B Design, LLC

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink and solid surface benchtops.

Дом в Подмосковье

Эна Цукало

Inspiration for a mid-sized master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, beige benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and planked wall panelling.

Scotland, Isle of Skye - Private House - Life collection

Ceramiche Keope

Andrew Lee Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with a wall-mount sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile and black walls.

Manhattan Penthouse

DW Design Workshop

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black and white tile, marble, black walls, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door.

Casa VDP

SIXPLUS architetti

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, marble, black walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

ModulR Linear Configuration

MAAX Bath Inc.

Perfect for long and narrow bathroom layouts. Juxtaposition of a bathtub and a shower one next to the other for a sleek, streamlined layout.
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Montreal with an alcove tub, a corner shower, gray tile, black walls and light hardwood floors.

Seaside Solitude Master Bath

Nancy Finneson | DeMane Design

Open feel with with curbless shower entry and glass surround. This master bath suite has the feel of waves and the seaside while including luxury and function. The shower now has a curbless entry, large seat, glass surround and personalized niche. All new fixtures and lighting. Materials have a cohesive mix with accents of flat top pebbles, beach glass and shimmering glass tile. Large format porcelain tiles are on the walls in a wave relief pattern that bring the beach inside. The counter-top is stunning with a waterfall edge over the vanity in soft wisps of warm earth tones made of easy care engineered quartz. This homeowner now loves getting ready for their day.

Master Bathroom in Portland

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Full master bathroom remodel with a tight design. We used darker tiles and sleek, stylish products.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with solid surface benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile and black walls.

black and white bathroom design with Spanish tiles and open vanity

Dimora Interiors

A bathroom remodel with Spanish pattern tiles and free standing vanity. Photo Credit: Jesse Laver
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, open cabinets, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Small Kohler Bathroom

Best Plumbing Tile & Stone

We packed as much as we could into this small bathroom, loading it with all of the latest and greatest in bathroom technology. Outlets are hidden in the medicine cabinet and vanity, and the toilet features a bidet toilet seat with remote control. The tub features Kohler’s VibrAcoustic technology, which uses sound waves to relax your muscles. The room is heated through the floors with electric radiant heat from WarmUp, and the walls feature Barbara Barry tile from Ann Sacks. Susan Fisher Plotner, FISHER PHOTOGRAPHY

Open-Concept Home Makeover With Pops of Color

Model Remodel

Main floor bathroom with subway tile and small hex floor tile © Cindy Apple Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Seattle with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a sliding shower screen.

Oaklawn Master Bath

Sardone | McLain Construction

Porcelain Hexagon Floor and Wall tile
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, black floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Full Remodeling for bachelorette

PARKinteriordesign

black porcelain tiles for the wall, ceiling and tub apron. chrome finish handle shower, rain shower and tub spout. big niche and floating shelves for shampoo, conditioner, etc.

Evergreen Walk-Out Home

Jillian Lay Design

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Black Walls

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.