Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and an Alcove Tub

Bathroom Design & Renovation - Listing Preparation

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathrooms and Vanities

Silver Birch

Bathroom with Floating Vanity
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Sleek modern master bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Red Ranch Studio photography
Photo of a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, white tile, a vessel sink, an open shower, distressed cabinets, subway tile, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Chandler Farmhouse

Dovetail Studio

Courtney DeSpain
Design ideas for a country 3/4 bathroom in Oklahoma City with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a sliding shower screen.

Countryside Meadows Home

Roughing It In Style

Natalie Jonas
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, concrete benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls and limestone floors.

East McClintock

ShowerandBath.com

This is an example of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Renovation

Serenity Renovation

Small country master bathroom in St Louis with distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and brown benchtops.

Bathroom and mudroom addition

Ken Spears Construction

The clients needed a larger space for a bathroom and closet. They also wanted to move the laundry room upstairs from the basement. We added a room addition with a laundry / mud room, master bathroom with a wet room and enlarged the existing closet. We also removed the flat roof over the bedroom and added a pitched roof to match the existing. The color of the house is going to be changed from yellow to white siding. The tub and shower is in the same “wet room” with plenty of natural light into the room. White subway tile be on the walls. The laundry room sink was repurposed and refinished to be used here. New tile floor was also installed.

SITE UNSEEN- Haddonfield, New Jersey

Kevin Mason, Architect

THE PARTY CONTINUES Signature blue-green glass-tile reappears in second floor Master Bathroom to mark wall that separates this rowhouse from its adjacent neighbor. Printmaker’s vanity lends to industrial loft vibe. Grid of domed milk glass ceiling light fixture shades reflect in tile.

Mahogany Vanities & Rustic Hall Bath Vanity

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Design ideas for a small eclectic kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Malibu Beach Home- Woolsey Fire Rebuilt

Genoveve Serge Interior Design, CID # 6795

Secondary bath has frameless walk in shower with gray porcelain tile in brick & straight patterns. The decorative tile inset is Walker Zanger & picks up the blues in the bathroom walls. zCustom quartz countertop with 2 undermount sinks.

Grayhawk - Modern Farmhouse

Kitchens by Good Guys

In the guest bath, our client provided this oak vanity you see. In the shower we installed the brick subway tile and white hex mosaic flooring throughout.

CLASSIC GUEST and CHILDREN'S BATHROOM

HAVEN design+building llc

Classic contemporary styling and attention to detail make this double duty bathroom a sophisticated but functional space for the family's two young children as well as guests. Removing a wall and expanding into a closet allowed the additional space needed for a double vanity and generous room in front of the combined tub/shower for bathing little ones. The white marble vanity top and gray stained wood vanity cabinet are complemented by the basket weave floor tile. HAVEN design+building llc

bathCRATE Henry Road II, Escalon, CA

kitchen & bath CRATE

Sleek modern master bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Red Ranch Studio photography
This is an example of a large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

A Modern Jack and Jack Bathroom

STUDIO ENVIE

Emma Tannenbaum Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in New York with distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor and a shower curtain.

1041 EL

Weaver Custom Homes

This is an example of a traditional kids bathroom in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Vintage Bathroom Remodel

Massey Home Services

Modern Vintage Bathroom Remodel - Auburn, WA We worked with our client to achieve a bathroom with vintage style with modern amenities. We built a custom bathroom vanity using a vintage desk and paired it with clean tile in both the tub surround and floor, and classic shiplap behind up the vanity wall.

"Antigua" Model in Quail West - Norris/Florida Lifestyle Homes

Norris Furniture & Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Summer on the Sound - Baths

C. Kramer Interiors

photo by: Heather Rhodes Tile & Marble: Granite, Marble and Tile Design www.houzz.com/pro/lambmax/granite-marble-and-tile-design-center
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Bridgeport with an undermount sink, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, pebble tile, white walls and pebble tile floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Distressed Cabinets and an Alcove Tub

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.