Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, marble benchtops, furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and cement tiles.

The Aspen

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

Large arts and crafts bathroom in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Cow Hollow--Guest and Master Bathrooms

Christy Allen Designs

Michele Lee Willson
Small contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Arabesque Tile Bathroom Remodel

Habitar Design

Hannah Tindall
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and marble floors.

Fort Green Townhouse

Atelier Armbruster

Francesco Bertocci francescobertocci.com
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in New York with open cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Lucvaa Vanities

Lucvaa Kitchens

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, flat-panel cabinets and grey benchtops.

Sunnyside

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

DC Whole House Rennovation

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, gray tile, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile and grey walls.

REFORMA INTEGRAL EN TERRASSA

Estudio de Interiorismo Laura Martínez, S.L.

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Ashland Street Shared Bathroom

Jamie House Design

Designing this spec home meant envisioning the future homeowners, without actually meeting them. The family we created that lives here while we were designing prefers clean simple spaces that exude character reminiscent of the historic neighborhood. By using substantial moldings and built-ins throughout the home feels like it’s been here for one hundred years. Yet with the fresh color palette rooted in nature it feels like home for a modern family.

Downtown Industrial Duplex

Workshop Estates

Inspiration for a small industrial kids bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair

Tracy Tesmer Design/Remodeling

Avalon Screened Porch Addition and Shower Repair
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with an alcove tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

2021 Bel Air Bath Collection

Welcome Renovation

Bel Air - Serene Elegance. This collection was designed with cool tones and spa-like qualities to create a space that is timeless and forever elegant.

Historic Craftsman Interior

Wendy Wilson & Associates

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Moroccan Flair – DDO home design & renovation

TOC design & construction inc.

This standard 5’ x 7’ bathroom got a Rustic charm makeover, no longer is it standard, everything has a place, easy maintained with allot of style. Homeowners’ request: We want an old world charm but with modern materials Designer secret: by removing the large and bulky linen closet, and adding a larger vanity with a storage tower, I was able to make the space feel larger yet double the amount of storage, I used a porcelain floor tile to mimic the look of aged wood planks, but used a simple subway tile for shower walls for easy clean-up, a small accent of a mini hexagon mosaic in a light moss color to tie the space together. Finally excellent LED lighting to bright this very dark space. Materials used: FLOOR TILE; wild porcelain 6” x 24” color: white wash – SHOWER WALL TILE: metro 4” x 12” color high gloss white installed linear – MOSAIC ACCENT TILE; Soft color: Hex sage – VANITY & TOWER; Sofia color soft oak – FAUCETS royal Hampton color chrome - WALL PAINT; 6206-21 Sketch paper – ACCENTS & ACCESSORIES; by client

Old Bethpage Split Level Main Bathroom

Constructive Design, Inc.

This main bath on the 2nd level of this split home is now used by the kids & guests.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain, a double vanity and decorative wall panelling.

VONNA HALL BATHROOM

Tomlinson Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for 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.

207 S Ohio Ave

Mulberry

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Seaview Is the Best View

KBG Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

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Natalie Divien NDVN Design Buro

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Moscow with gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an alcove tub and grey benchtops.

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.