Kat Alves
Traditional 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor and grey benchtops.

Whimsical Bath

Provanti Designs, Inc

This 1974 kids’ bath had no natural light, little storage and was cramped with a layout in the typical of the 1970’s. It was definitely time for an update; one that included expanding the space. Adding 5’ to the width, gave enough room for the shower and tub to be separated, a water closet that also included a floor-to-ceiling linen closet and an extra-long vanity with double sinks that included increased storage drawers. The use of dimensional tile adds whimsy and interest to this kids’ bath. Clarity Northwest Photography: Matthew Gallant

North Berkeley

Joy Street Design

A kitchen and bath remodel we worked on for this clients’ newly purchased home. The previously dated interior now showcases a refreshing, bright, and spacious design! The clients wanted to stick with traditional fixtures, but bring in doses of fun with color. The kitchen walls were removed to open the space to the living and dining rooms. We added colorful cabinetry and interesting tile to reflect the fun personality of this young family. Designed by Joy Street Design serving Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, and the whole of the East Bay. For more about Joy Street Design, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.joystreetdesign.com/portfolio/north-berkeley

Shreveport Springlake Modern Bathroom

Jackson Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in New Orleans with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Modern Mountain Altadena

McGregor Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor and a shower curtain.

GEO CONSTRUCTION

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Soothing Charmer | Bath Remodel

User

By Thrive Design Group
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Chicago with blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bathrooms

D and L Tile

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, tile benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and a drop-in sink.

1005

Moore Design Works

Sinking the wet room for the tub and shower allowed us to have a flush teak floor.
Photo of a mid-sized modern master wet room bathroom in Houston with furniture-like cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, ceramic tile, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, medium wood cabinets and white walls.

Vancouver (Kitsilano) Home Renovation Project

Stylehaven

Inspiration for a small transitional bathroom in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an alcove tub, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and grey floor.

20th Street

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Dane Cronin
This is an example of a contemporary kids bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white tile, white walls and multi-coloured floor.

Bathrooms

RBR Total Home Remodeling

Photo of a large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and a pedestal sink.

Palo Alto Residence

User

Aaron Leitz
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile and an open shower.

Arlington Heights Bath

Catherine Schager Designs

Photography: Kaskel Photo
Inspiration for a small traditional kids bathroom in Chicago with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors and a wall-mount sink.

Arbour Lake, Main Bath Photos

Talee Renovations Inc.

Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Martin

A Touch of Elegance Studio

After Picture with the carrara look quartz counter and under mounted sinks.
Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in Las Vegas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

A Contractor-Free Bathroom Renovation You Won’t Believe

One Kings Lane

Step 5: Easy-to-Install Flooring: I used two kinds of tile, one solid and one patterned. I arranged the tiles so that the patterned ones were in the center and the solid tiles formed a border around the edges. Harvey Maria, the maker of these tiles, has a lot of great information about instillation on its website and even a few really helpful video tutorials! Photo by Manuel Rodriguez

Sophisticated Bathroom

Worth Design Build, Inc.

Studio Laguna Photography
Photo of a small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and a pedestal sink.

Axis Town Homes

TaC studios, architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors and a niche.

Stein Residence

Cline's Carpet and Blinds

New tub base, tile, and fixtures. Photos by Kelly Grish
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Ceramic 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.