When approaching this bathroom renovation we found the original floor tiles in excellent condition and they became the inspiration for the entire concept. We replaced the damaged wall tiles with white painted bead board and updated a clunky, poorly placed sink with this stunning wall mounted model by Porcher. The result is a classic bathroom with a nod to it's 1950's origins. Photo by Jonathan Hayward

Applegate Bathroom

Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths

Small bathroom in Other with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

K.Smith Hall Bathroom

Wood Wise Design & Remodeling

This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Raleigh with an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink and white floor.

Armstrong

Absolute Flooring, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Nashville with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, green walls, vinyl floors and an undermount sink.

Traditional Renovation/Interior Design

Charles Rabinovitch Architects

Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, green tile and green walls.

Vintage-Inspired Bathroom

Henry Kate Design Co.

The shelf is adorned with decorative accessories (some extremely useful, like a jar of soaps, a tin filled with washcloths, and a soy candle a la mason jar) and provides a great spot for any overnight guests to put a makeup bag or a shaving kit.

Bathroom Renovations

Woodland Partners Custom Builders

Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, green walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, raised-panel cabinets and a two-piece toilet.

Streamlined Santa Rosa

Zeitgeist Sonoma

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Radel bathroom

Ruffner Remodeling and Repair, LLC

5' x 8' bathroom; 3" x 6" white subway tile with light gray grout; double hung window was replaced with awning window; black and white hexagonal mosaic tiles; square pedestal sink

Lauder Master Suite & Kid's Bathroom Remodel

Arrow Contracting Service, Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional kids bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Classic Black and White Capitol Hill Bathroom

Lisa Garcia Architecture + Interior Design

Lisa Garcia Architecture + Interior Design
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, green walls and marble floors.

1950's Rancher Remodel

DesignLine Home Transformations

John Magor Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Richmond with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and a shower curtain.

Lebanon Cottage Bathroom

Birch Tree Design & Remodeling

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Bridgeport with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, green walls, wood-look tile, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, black benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Renovation – Crouch End

MALT

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in London with grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Midcentury Guest Bath Shower

Hem Collective

We restored this existing cast iron tub and installed this moody, green tile all the way to the ceiling. The gold fixtures play beautifully with the gold in the vintage wallpaper.

Boylston Coastal Bathroom and Modern Vintage Bathroom Remodel

Emily’s Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Upper Westside Green Bathroom

MJ Renovations

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Main Bathroom

Confluence Design

Working with retro mid-century tones, this main bathroom showcases lovely green tile complete with a 3-toned vanity in green, white and blue with hairpin legs, undermount sink and engineered quartz. zoon media

Bloomfield Bathroom

G&L and Sons Renovations

White mosaic tile floor with a back border. Vanity cabinet with raised panel doors. Engineered quartz counter top with under mount sink. Subway tile 1/2 way up the walls.

Forest Park Home

Bright Designlab

Master Bath with green encaustic tile
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Portland with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, black and white tile, marble, green walls, marble floors, an integrated sink and marble benchtops.

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.