This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Austin Residence

Page Home Design

Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a shower curtain, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Dusky Thrush

Urbane Design

jacob bodkin
Contemporary bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, mosaic tile, pink walls, an undermount sink and a shower curtain.

West Hollywood Craftsman

Jones Custom Builders, inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Bathrooms with personality

Karen Hayes Interiors

Will Draper
Design ideas for a small beach style kids bathroom in Cleveland with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, white floor and an open shower.

Luxury Bathroom Upgrade - Rego Park, Queens

Multi Construction Company

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Mt. Pleasant Kitchen and 2 Baths

Kitchens, Baths & Beyond

William Quarles
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Upper West Side Condominium Renovation

Pett & Associates, LLC

Photo of a traditional bathroom in New York City using Carrara marble tiles and Carrara and Nero Marquina basket weave floor and border. Photo: Elizabeth DooleyElizabeth Dooley

24 - Woodland, UT Residence

Magleby Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, a vessel sink and beige walls.

Modern White Home

Great Northwest Homes

Featuring simple and clean lines; This tub and shower enclosure features Forms Polished Porcelain Bianco Veined Tile for the mud pan, bench and walls.P/C Bill Johnson Photography

AFTER

Samantha G

Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in San Diego with a wall-mount sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

VANEA

VANEA USA

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls and slate floors.

Hillsborough Master Bath

Lee & Co Contractors

View of sauna, shower, bath tub area.
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, subway tile, brown walls and ceramic floors.

Park Avenue Apartment

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photography by Cappy Hotchkiss
Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and travertine floors.

Traditional Bathroom

This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, grey walls and a niche.

Parkway : Patterned

J. Jorgensen

www.j-jorgensen.com
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Master Shower Niche - Mosaic Tile

KraftMaster Renovations

Hand held and shower niche a single tile is recessed and a calm cool glass mosaic it used as the backdrop Blackstock Photography
Large contemporary master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and ceramic floors.

HGTV Bathroom, House Hunters Renovation

SH interiors

Roger Scheck Photography
This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

West 52nd St.

KBR Design & Build

Apartment Remodel in Midtown West Manhattan. Master bathroom with floor to ceiling tile and alcove shower/bathtub. Polished stainless faucet and rain shower head. KBR Design & Build

Revived Historic Bungalow

Rock House Design

http://www.jessamynharrisweddings.com/
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

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.