This bathroom was inspired by nature and designed to feel larger than its 5'ish x 8'ish footprint. We accomplished this by accenting the back wall and tiling the shower surround to the ceiling to draw the eye back and up. Sticking with a neutral, bright color scheme and using a tall vanity mirror helps bounce the light to create the illusion of space.

Harvard Square Attached Single Family

Wendel Klein Builders, Inc.

Bathroom with shower / bath combo, modern gloss white and marble vanity, with wall mounted lavatory faucet, heated towel rack, space saving toilet, and patterned cement floor tiles.

One Room Challenge: Lyons Bathroom, Powder and Laundry Room

Brittany Lyons Interiors

Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Santa Monica Garden Apartments

JTID Inc.

The secondary bathroom is similar in size and layout to the master bedroom. As opposed to a bathtub, we opted for a bathtub for parents with young children.

Bathroom Remodel - Manalapan, NJ

Fresh Start Renovations, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Urban Oasis

TKS Design Group

Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Entrada

Tracy Lynn Studio

Transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Spring Lake Retreat

threshold interiors

Photo of a beach style bathroom in New York with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Bella Vista Spectacular Remodel

Calming Spaces Interiors, Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, mosaic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Elizabeth Custom

M. Lahr Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Pretty in Pink - Santa Monica

Creative Spaces Interior Design, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids 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.

Alexandria Bathroom

Bath + Kitchen

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

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Landings Master Bath

Dawn Ingram Design

Large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, blue walls, travertine floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Portland Heights Neely House

The Works

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Farmhouse Bath

HAVEN design+building llc

This stylish update for a family bathroom in a Vermont country house involved a complete reconfiguration of the layout to allow for a built-in linen closet, a 42" wide soaking tub/shower and a double vanity. The reclaimed pine vanity and iron hardware play off the patterned tile floor and ship lap walls for a contemporary eclectic mix.

New Home Sunnyvale

Bridgford Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Basking Ridge Bathroom Remodel

One Week Bathroom

This glamorous marble basketweave floor is to die for!
Inspiration for a large traditional kids bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble, marble floors, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Leola Bathroom Renovation

J. Anderson Contracting

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a two-piece toilet, white tile and an open shower.

West Hollywood Craftsman

Jones Custom Builders, inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Marble 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.