Suzi Q. Varin / Q Weddings
Small modern kids bathroom in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls and ceramic floors.

Bedons Alley

Leaf Interior Design

Margaret Rambo
Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in Charleston with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls and marble floors.

Bluebell

Acadian House Design & Renovation

Julep Studio, LLC
This is an example of a small midcentury kids bathroom in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and decorative wall panelling.

South End, Boston

CHARLES STREET DESIGN, LLC

We updated this "80s-era" bath in its' existing layout. The glossy caramel-colored glass tile and Duravit fixtures brought it into a new contemporary style. The floor material is a beautiful hexagon-marble mosaic combining Calacatta Gold, Cararra, and Thassos. The wall-mounted, floating cabinetry makes the long, rectangular space feel larger. Warren Patterson Photography

Pennsylvania Residence: Blue Subway Tile and Green Stained Glass Tile Bathrooms

Susan Jablon

Robins egg blue subway glass tile completes this fun and fantastic bathroom design.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, glass tile, white walls and quartzite benchtops.

Forester

Revival Flat

Coastal modern guest bath
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Chic Children's Bathroom Remodel - Vanity and Lighting View

Walczak Design And Build

This children's bathroom remodel is chic and a room the kids can grow into. Featuring a semi-custom double vanity, with antique bronze mirrors, marble countertop, gorgeous glass subway tile, a custom glass shower door and custom built-in open shelving.

Chic Children's Bathroom Remodel

Walczak Design And Build

West Hollywood - Kids bathroom

Classic Remodeling

Design ideas for a large contemporary kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Color Theary

Modern Nest

This is a close up of the vanity. The round mirror breaks up all the squares in the space.
Photo of a small midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

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.
Photo of a 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.

Rodney Walker Ojai Remodel

Allen Construction

Designer: Allen Construction General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, pink walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Master Bath Makeover

Revisions Interior Design

Revisions Interior Design
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an alcove tub, beige tile, brown walls, engineered quartz benchtops, glass tile, porcelain floors and beaded inset cabinets.

Award-Winning Guest Bathroom - Myers Park

Distinctive Design / Build / Remodel, LLC.

Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Hooked on You

Xstyles Bath + More, Inc.

bethsingerphotographer.com
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Detroit with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and grey benchtops.

Berkeley Modernism

User

ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

Quail Creek Transitional Bath

Lori Fleet Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, glass tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and grey floor.

Noe Valley 3550

SF Design Build

Interior Design: Noz Design Photos: Sarah Owen
Inspiration for a bathroom in San Francisco with black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche and a double vanity.

Rockport, MA

Yorgos Efthymiadis Photography

Yorgos Efthymiadis
Beach style bathroom in Boston with an alcove tub, multi-coloured tile, glass tile and mosaic tile floors.

Murrysville Main Bath

Dena Caron Interiors

Glass wall through the room and into the shower with built-in mirror/medicine cabinet. Handheld with shower head in chrome
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Glass 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.