TPA Architecture
Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, an alcove tub and white benchtops.

Bathroom Makeover - Elmhurst

Peak Construction & Development, LLC

Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage

lisa furey interiors

This is an example of a small country kids bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Sparkling Spa Bath

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Photo Credit: Open Homes Photography
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white 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, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Texas Traditional Mediterranean by John Siemering Austin TX

John Siemering Homes

John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean bathroom in Austin with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls and a shower curtain.

Manhattan Beach Bathrooms

Polly Nunes, CMKBD

Built by South Bay Design Center- Dura Supreme Cabinetry- John Moery Photography
Photo of a transitional bathroom with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Scott

Take2 Custom Remodeling

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Newport Beach - Ocean Front

Legacy CDM Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, cement tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Bloor St.

ALC Interiors

Blue and white bathroom
Small contemporary bathroom in Toronto with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, white floor and a shower curtain.

Niskayuna Fun Guest Math

Marianne Ashley Designs

Inspiration for a small eclectic kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Willow Project - Guest Bath

Buttercup Design Inc.

Striking modern guest bathroom in Waterloo condo. We used bold blue as a strong colour palette paired with soft white and grey to create dramatic style in a small space. Photocred: Click Photography

2016 OIB Shower & Floor Remodel

Coastal Home Renovations

Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, blue tile, blue walls, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a one-piece toilet and porcelain tile.

Midcentury Atomic Ranch Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, mosaic tile and ceramic floors.

Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel

Rebel Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Boston with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor, an open shower, a shower seat and a single vanity.

Everett Condo remodel

Distinctive Interior Designs

This guest bathroom is a focal point when walking down the hall with its gorgeous blue tile
This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, a pedestal sink, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Saratoga Full Make Over Baths

Vision Design

A re-arranged bathroom gave room for a deep, long soaking tub and lots of color and light.
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sandy Remodel

Village West Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Mullen

Berneman Creative Designs

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, gray tile, white walls, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

St Francis

Plan A Design Group

Ryan Ozubko
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile and grey walls.

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.