This little coastal bathroom is full of fun surprises. The NativeTrails shell vessel sink is our star. The blue toned herringbone shower wall tiles are interesting and lovely. The blues bring out the blue chips in the terrazzo flooring which reminds us of a sandy beach. The half glass panel keeps the room feeling spacious and open when bathing. The herringbone pattern on the beachy wood floating vanity connects to the shower pattern. We get a little bling with the copper mirror and vanity hardware. Fun baskets add a tidy look to the open linen closet. A once dark and generic guest bathroom has been transformed into a bright, welcoming, and beachy space that makes a statement.

Traditional Painted Brick Two Story

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large traditional bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Orenco Station Kitchen & Bath Reno

GreenCity Renovations

Deep soaking alcove tub with tile surround in a modern layout. Custom vanity and asian inspired accents.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, turquoise floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

West End Ave One Bedroom Co-op Renovations

Star Renovations NY

Classic upper west side bathroom renovation featuring marble hexagon mosaic floor tile and classic white subway wall tile. Custom glass shower enclosure and tub.

Glenview Hall Bath

Dimon Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Classic Modern Bathroom Project

Remedy Design LLC

Inspiration for a small midcentury bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

FESTIVAL FLAT

FLATFORFOX

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Kingsway

Pizzale Design Inc.

This beautiful blue bathroom gives you such a calm, coastal vibe. Quartz walls in the shower and a generous double sink vanity gives this space a touch of luxury while the linen roman blind and bright white space makes it feel spa-like. There is lots of storage for the client in the two built-in units beside the shower and the extensive vanity.

4207 Augusta Avenue, Richmond VA

Richmond Hill Design + Build

Charming and timeless, 5 bedroom, 3 bath, freshly-painted brick Dutch Colonial nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Sauer’s Gardens (in the Mary Munford Elementary School district)! We have fully-renovated and expanded this home to include the stylish and must-have modern upgrades, but have also worked to preserve the character of a historic 1920’s home. As you walk in to the welcoming foyer, a lovely living/sitting room with original fireplace is on your right and private dining room on your left. Go through the French doors of the sitting room and you’ll enter the heart of the home – the kitchen and family room. Featuring quartz countertops, two-toned cabinetry and large, 8’ x 5’ island with sink, the completely-renovated kitchen also sports stainless-steel Frigidaire appliances, soft close doors/drawers and recessed lighting. The bright, open family room has a fireplace and wall of windows that overlooks the spacious, fenced back yard with shed. Enjoy the flexibility of the first-floor bedroom/private study/office and adjoining full bath. Upstairs, the owner’s suite features a vaulted ceiling, 2 closets and dual vanity, water closet and large, frameless shower in the bath. Three additional bedrooms (2 with walk-in closets), full bath and laundry room round out the second floor. The unfinished basement, with access from the kitchen/family room, offers plenty of storage.

South Bay Bathroom

Origin Renovation

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Marble Arch Drive Kitchen Remodel

Tamara Rene Designs

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Modern Farmhouse Belle Street

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Mid Mod Remodel in River Hills

Brakefield Design Collective

James Meyer Photography
Mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, orange cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Wilston Renovation

Bearcanvas Interiors

Hannah Puechmarin Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, a vessel sink, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, ceramic floors, white tile, mosaic tile, a wall-mount toilet and engineered quartz benchtops.

Manhattan Beach Modern Farmhouse

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Ensuite Bathroom, Beechgrove Crescent, Oakville

Inverness Design Build Group Ltd.

John Narvail
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, white tile, marble, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Gray tones playfulness. A kids bathroom in Oak park.

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Gray tones playfulness a kid’s bathroom in Oak Park. This bath was design with kids in mind but still to have the aesthetic lure of a beautiful guest bathroom. The flooring is made out of gray and white hexagon tiles with different textures to it, creating a playful puzzle of colors and creating a perfect anti slippery surface for kids to use. The walls tiles are 3x6 gray subway tile with glossy finish for an easy to clean surface and to sparkle with the ceiling lighting layout. A semi-modern vanity design brings all the colors together with darker gray color and quartz countertop. In conclusion a bathroom for everyone to enjoy and admire.

Traditional Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Tree View House

Allen Irvin - Designer

twin boys' bathroom
Large midcentury kids bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Main Bathroom

K Designs Drafting + Interiors Inc.

This farmhouse bathroom is perfect for the whole family. The shower/tub combo has its own built-in 3 shelf cubby. An antique buffet was converted to a vanity with a drop in sink. It also has a ton of storage for the whole family.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Grey 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.