Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Fairway Whole House Renovation

Preservation & Renovation

Designed by Desiree Dutcher Construction by Roger Dutcher Photography by Beth Singer
Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Detroit with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

North Shore Drive

Calista Interiors

Penny tiles add a sense of waterfront whimsy to this guest bath.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls and a shower curtain.

Updated Hall Bath

Bel Air Construction

After spending more time at home, the recently retired homeowners recognized that their nearly 30-year-old 1990s style bathroom needed an update and upgrade. Working in the exact footprint of the previous bath and using a complementary balance of contemporary materials, fixtures and finishes the Bel Air Construction team created a refreshed bath of natural tones and textures.

Hall Bath

Ward Winning Homes

Small transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Pacific Kitchen & Baths

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Thornton Double Bath Remodel

Dee Hurford Designs

The bathtub was replaced with the Asher alcove bathtub by Kohler to compliment the clean lines of the Asher toilet. The shower curtain was eliminated and replaced with a frameless sliding glass door by Vigo. Two colors and materials were used for the tile. We took up to the ceiling. Glass Night Sky 3x12 subway tile was used for the upper portion in a 4x4 herringbone pattern while gloss white 3x6 ceramic subway tile was used for the bottom.

Jamaica NY

Beryl Designs by Keenia

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Historic Craftsman Interior

Wendy Wilson & Associates

Inspiration for 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, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Corte Madera

CM Natural Designs

Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, panelled walls, an alcove tub and green floor.

Anamor Bath

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Brad Knipstein
Inspiration for a mid-sized country kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bakale Guest Bath

Project Kitchen & Bath

Blue coastal retreat
Beach style bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Heart of Hoboken Family Residence

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Misty Meadows Bathroom Renovation

H. Bero Interiors

This crisp and clean bathroom renovation boost bright white herringbone wall tile with a delicate matte black accent along the chair rail. the floors plan a leading roll with their unique pattern and the vanity adds warmth with its rich blue green color tone and is full of unique storage.

Full Rebuild - Chino Hills, CA

Anderson Reconstruction, Inc

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and beige tile.

Rudy Bathroom

Inspyre Home Design

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Sunset Blvd

Alpine Lumber

Builder | Thin Air Construction | Electrical Contractor- Shadow Mtn. Electric Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Calabasas Remodel

Studio McGee

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Anastasia

Maximus Development Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Sacramento with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Beach Bungalow Second Story Addition

Sato Architects, Inc.

Photos by StudioCeja.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, blue tile, mosaic tile, porcelain floors, a corner shower, beige walls, a two-piece toilet, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Grey Benchtops

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.