The Remodel Coach sourced this lovely, vintage liner to add extra special appeal to this 1930s bathroom remodel
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Mid-Century Modern Home

AB design studio, inc.

Ciro Coelho
Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, an undermount sink, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Washington, DC: Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Case Architects & Remodelers

Director of Project Development Dave Vogt https://www.houzz.com/pro/dvogt/david-vogt-case-design-remodeling-inc Designer Carolyn Elleman https://www.houzz.com/pro/celleman3/carolyn-elleman-case-design-remodeling-inc Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Family Basement Renovation

Laura Sehn Design Group

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and ceramic floors.

E90th St. NYC - Prewar Apartment Renovation

Balestri Architects

This renovation project updates an existing New York 1920s apartment with a modern sensibility. The renovated jack-and-jill children’s bathroom features light colored ceramic tile, a custom corian top with integral sink, and a custom oak vanity for a more playful feel. Photography: Mikiko Kikuyama

Australian Minimalist Ground-Up

Cathie Hong Interiors

This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.

Lynnwood Bathroom Makeover

Trendsetter Renovations Ltd.

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Hall Bathroom with a modern, cheery, and playful personality

OVOLO Interiors

This bathroom serves as both the bathroom for three bedrooms, but also as the main guest bathroom for the house. The homeowners wanted the bathroom to have a modern, cheery, and playful personality so brightly colored ceramic tiles in modern patterns were used for the shower surround and flooring. White walls, cabinets, and counters make the colors pop.

Beach Style Condo

Mathis Custom Remodeling

Photo Credit: Preview First
Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Longboat Key Penthouse - 3bedroom/2.5 bath

Edgewater Contractors Inc

Expansive beach style master bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Harlem Residence

Ofer Wolberger, LTD.

© Ofer Wolberger
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

La Jolla Guest Bath

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Bathroom

Big Sky Design

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Blue-tiled Master Bathroom

Touchstone Kitchen and Bath

Sleek and bold: the hexagonal tile design throughout this bathroom makes a statement that is immediately seen upon entry.
Large transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rowayton Transitional Beach House - Kids Bath

Karen Berkemeyer Home

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Banyan Road

Della Porta Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Los Angeles Small Family Bath

Sharon Holmin Interiors

Blue and white contemporary bath ties into the age of the home with traditional subway tile wainscoting and hexagonal tile floors. Photography by J. Tom Archuleta

Madison Ave

Meredith Heron Design

This Guest Bathroom in our Victorian Restoration in the city is all about glamour and luxury. A mosaic marble floor sets the tone for the rest of the space. The custom vanity is designed to look like furniture Photos by Meredith Heron Design

Orr Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

Inspiration for a large beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, wood and planked wall panelling.

Jersey City Gut Renovation

Design MACS

This kid's bathroom is whimsical yet can grow with the young boys
Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Blue 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.