Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with an alcove tub, a corner shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Farmhouse Bath

HAVEN design+building llc

This stylish update for a family bathroom in a Vermont country house involved a complete reconfiguration of the layout to allow for a built-in linen closet, a 42" wide soaking tub/shower and a double vanity. The reclaimed pine vanity and iron hardware play off the patterned tile floor and ship lap walls for a contemporary eclectic mix.

Contemporary Bath and Shower with Copper Fittings

Amberth

With the request of pastel colours which is evident on the floor tiles, copper fittings and hexagonal tiles, this gorgeous bathroom has been updated into a stylish, contemporary space. A solid surface bath and basin gives a modern feel and mirrored panelled cabinets provides confined storage which visually expands the space. A bespoke shower screen meets the ceiling, maintaining clean lines throughout.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Minneapolis with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Project Kenaston

Aloe Design Studio

Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Remodel

J & J Home Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Updates on The Hill - St. Louis

Aleto Construction Group

Home makeover on the Hill. An adorable home on the Hill was calling for an updated kitchen and bathroom. Working with the homeowner we redesigned the new spaces to offer functional space for both storage and entertaining. When renovating the existing addition on the back of the home, we noticed the current addition was falling off. We jumped right in and redesigned and delivered a safe new addition to become home to the new bathroom, extending the mudroom for more spacious space and was even able to install a stackable washer drawer cabinet for first floor access. The hardwood flooring was extended into the space so it looks as though it had always been there.

Meridian Residence

Click Architects

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Mediterranean Style Bathroom Remodel

enTICEng Designs LLC

The original bathroom had a fiberglass tub insert, vinyl flooring, and no personality.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean kids bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Needham III

Michelle Markert Interiors

Hall bathroom with quartz counter, recessed medicine cabinet, undermount sink, gray cabinet, wall sconces, gray walls.
Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and a niche.

Chagrin Falls Home

Emily Snyder Photography

Traditional bathroom in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Natural Finish Guest Bath in Gainesville

Haile Kitchen & Bath LLC

In this Gainesville guest bath design, Shiloh Select Poplar Seagull finish cabinetry enhances the natural tones of the wood. The combination of natural wood with Richelieu brushed nickel hardware, a white countertop and sink with a Delta two-handled faucet creates a bright, welcoming space for this hall bathroom. The vanity area is finished off with a Glasscrafters mirrored medicine cabinet and Kichler wall sconces. A half wall separates the vanity from a Toto Drake II toilet, which sits next to the combination bathtub/shower. The Kohler Archer tub, faucet, and showerheads enhance the style of this space along with Dal Rittenhouse white subway tile with a mosaic tile border. The shower also includes corner shelves and grab bars.

Lot 12 Spec

Alexis Dietrich Designs

Photo of a small country kids bathroom in Little Rock with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Artful Refashioning

George Clemens Architecture

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Cleveland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Santa Monica Garden Apartments

JTID Inc.

The secondary bathroom is similar in size and layout to the master bedroom. As opposed to a bathtub, we opted for a bathtub for parents with young children.

VONNA HALL BATHROOM

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Epic Modern Guesthouse (ADU)

Texture Living Inc

Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kids Bathroom Revamp

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Kids bathroom update. Kept existing vanity. Used large porcelain tile for new countertop to reduce grout lines. New sink. Grey subway tile shower and new fixtures. Luxury vinyl tile flooring.

Kingsbury Bathroom

Phillip Harrison Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Cozy Guest Bath Design in Odenton

Solstice Kitchen and Bath

This guest bathroom design in Odenton, MD is a cozy space perfect for guests or for a family bathroom. It features HomeCrest by MasterBrand Sedona maple cabinetry in a Cadet Blue finish. The cabinetry is accented by hardware in a brushed finish and a Q Quartz Calacatta Vicenza countertop. The vanity includes a Kohler Archer sink and Mirabelle Provincetown single hole faucet. It also incorporates a large mirror and a Quoizel 4 light vanity light, making it an ideal space to get ready for the day. This bathroom design includes a three wall alcove Kohler Archer soaker tub with armrests and lumbar support, perfect for a relaxing bath. The combination tub/shower also has a Mirabelle shower valve and Delta In2ition 2-in-1 multi-function shower with wall mounted shower arm. The sleek shower design includes gray glossy 4 x 16 subway tile with a Schluter brushed nickel edge and two larger shower shelves. Mirabelle Provincetown towel bar and ring offer ideally positioned places to hang towels. Anatolia Eramosa Silver 12 x 24 floor tile completes this design style. The total home project also included reconfiguring the hallway, master bath, and kitchen.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Gray 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.