Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Boston with an alcove tub, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Naugatuck Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Fine Home Contracting LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Bridgeport with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

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.

Parker Condo

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

A playful bathroom with shimmery monkey wallpaper and a gold vanity mirror.
Inspiration for a small transitional kids bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Hampden Tropical Hall Bath

B. Chic Interiors

Circa Light Fixture
Design ideas for a small tropical master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Tired to On-Trend

Renovisions

One of our favorite clients requested our services once again, this time to update their outdated full bath. The main goal, aside from keeping the existing tub and surround in place, was to replace the tired vanity, small medicine cabinet, countertop, sink, flooring, light fixture, shower valve and trims with products that are more on trend. The desire was to create a wow factor and display their personal style. Designing a bath with transitional finishes and a clean aesthetic was top of mind when we selected a white painted inset-style vanity, contrasting marble-look quartz countertop in suede finish and classic 3” x 6” white subway wall tiles. Tying together different patterns and incorporating 8” x 8” black and white deco floor tiles provides an interesting and refreshing industrial look that is an expression of our client’s individuality and style. Adding to this industrial style feature was the double light fixture with clear seeded glass mounted over the new framed recessed medicine cabinet with matching painted finish. Also, a priority in the remodeling process was to provide proper ventilation to not only keep air moving, but to ensure moisture is cleared from the room while showering. This newly remodeled updated bathroom is light and airy, and clients are thrilled with the result. “Hi Cathy, I just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with our bathrooms and stairs!! Ed, Bradley, and Charlie did their usual fantastic job, not to mention your guidance and expertise. We could not be more thrilled! Each and every time I look at the wall color in the upstairs bath, I comment to myself that Liz really is a ‘wiz’. Thank you, thank you, thank you!” - Susan and Hal M. (Hanover)

Tile shower design

Stanton Homes

The shower incorporates four styles of tile: 12x12 tiles; diamond accents, square listello pieces, and a 3x6 brick floor. Design Build Chapel Hill Custom Homes by Stanton Homes. Design Build Chapel Hill Custom Homes by Stanton Homes.

1941 Ranch

Ginny Macdonald Design

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, black floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Lakeside Residence

4D Design + Consulting

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Arlington Heights Bath

Catherine Schager Designs

Photography: Kaskel Photo
Inspiration for a small traditional kids bathroom in Chicago with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors and a wall-mount sink.

Cobble Hill Townhouse 3

Sarah Jefferys Architecture + Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors and a shower curtain.

Bathroom

Mulberry's Design House

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, green tile, mosaic tile, green walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink and tile benchtops.

Bathroom Renovations and Updates

The Good Home - Interiors & Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Portland Maine with an alcove tub, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, a shower curtain, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Small Bathroom with Lots of Style

A Design Art & House

Our client needed to upgrade a mall bathroom needs to include a soaker bath shower combination, as much storage as possible, and lots of style! The result is a great space with color, style and flare.

Bath Beautiful

Julie Graf, One of a Kind Design

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, travertine, green walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Spa Bathroom-Barn Door

Sheila Singer Design

The door to the bathroom was replaced with a beautiful custom sliding Barn Door & modern track hardware (creating more space in the small bathroom and in the hallway).....Sheila Singer Design

Berry Hill two bathroom reno

Usable Space Interiors, LLC

Small transitional bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche and a freestanding vanity.

Maas Residence

Gainesville Kitchen & Bath

Powered by CABINETWORX beautifully remodeled guest bath, new porcelain tile shower walls and flooring, glass mosaic accent and matching vanity backsplash, brushed nickel hardware and fixtures, his and hers vanity, double mirrors, two custom built in niches

Master Bath

N C R

A remodeled master bathroom that now complements our clients' lifestyle. The main goal was to make the space more functional while also giving it a refreshing and updated look. Our first action was to replace the vanity. We installed a brand new storage-centric vanity that stayed within the size of the previous one, wasting no additional space. Additional features included custom mirrors perfectly fitted to their new vanity, elegant new sconce lighting, and a new mosaic tiled shower niche. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

Midcentury Bathroom

Midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, green walls and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Green Walls

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.