Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Lucas Ranch - Orange Boys Bathroom

In the Deets

A fun boys bathroom featuring a custom orange vanity with t-rex knobs, geometric gray and blue tile floor, vintage gray subway tile shower with soaking tub, satin brass fixtures and accessories and navy pendant lights.

Full house rennovation with local developer

Studio Kin

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, white walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Primary Bathroom

SITU DESIGN

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bogart 3

Studio Design Elements

Photo of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hacienda

Lindsay Pennington Inc.

Kids' bath with shower/tub combination, tile wainscoting, double vanity, and built in storage.
Photo of a midcentury kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Echo Brickell

The Wall Studio LLC

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Transformer la maison où l'on a grandi - Projet Singer

Mon Concept Habitation

Transformer la maison où l'on a grandi ⁠ Voilà un projet de rénovation un peu particulier. Il nous a été confié par Cyril qui a grandi avec sa famille dans ce joli 50 m². ⁠⁠ Aujourd'hui, ce bien lui appartient et il souhaitait se le réapproprier en rénovant chaque pièce. Coup de cœur pour la cuisine ouverte et sa petite verrière et la salle de bain black & white

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.

Downtown Asheville Condo

Captivating Interiors

This bathroom has a modern floating vanity mixed with some retro style fixtures. The shining star of this bathroom is the bathtub which features a stereo that plays through the water!

The Crossing at Jamaica

Gotham Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Corona Heights Condo

Studio Maven

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a trough sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Whispering Woods - Easton

McKee Builders

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

The Parker - Guest Bathroom

Snowden Builders LLC

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts kids bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

New Bathroom Remodel

Manny's Home Improvement

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Maison Cahmbord

LT intérieurs

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

University Park Renovation

Nicole Arnold Interiors

We transformed a Georgian brick two-story built in 1998 into an elegant, yet comfortable home for an active family that includes children and dogs. Although this Dallas home’s traditional bones were intact, the interior dark stained molding, paint, and distressed cabinetry, along with dated bathrooms and kitchen were in desperate need of an overhaul. We honored the client’s European background by using time-tested marble mosaics, slabs and countertops, and vintage style plumbing fixtures throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. We balanced these traditional elements with metallic and unique patterned wallpapers, transitional light fixtures and clean-lined furniture frames to give the home excitement while maintaining a graceful and inviting presence. We used nickel lighting and plumbing finishes throughout the home to give regal punctuation to each room. The intentional, detailed styling in this home is evident in that each room boasts its own character while remaining cohesive overall.

Pac Heights Modern

Yama Architecture

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, an integrated sink, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Pretty in Pink - Santa Monica

Creative Spaces Interior Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, pink walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, porcelain tile, marble floors and marble benchtops.

New Generation - Bathroom

Lenton Company, Inc.

A pretty snazzy pocket door into the toilet room. Milk white glass brings in light while keeping it private. Brian Covington Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Grey Floor

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.