Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, white tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and an alcove tub.

Midtown Condo

KMH Designs

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

3308 N. Pocomoke Street, Arlington, VA

MR Project Management, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Bathroom Oceano Linear Glass Mosaic

South Cypress

To really make a splash, the Storka Barlume Oceano Linear Mosaic tile was also used to accent the subway shower tile.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Birmingham with multi-coloured tile, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, matchstick tile, grey walls, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Clarkson

328 Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Denver with gray tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet and matchstick tile.

New Westminster water front condo

J&W Inspired Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink and laminate benchtops.

Ristrutturazione appartamento

TERdesign

Ph@Michela Fradegrada
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Arbors At Echo Falls Lot 1

Meydenbauer Group

Large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Private Residence

Masterpiece Kitchens LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors and an undermount sink.

San Marcos Master Bath

Mathis Custom Remodeling

Preview First
Design ideas for an expansive transitional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

C Residence

Mason Martin Homes

Master bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Bathrooms

MLI Property Enhancements

main bathroom
Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Sherburne Mars | Bath

The Masonry Center, Inc.

New York Soho, 4x8 Brick As a wholesale importer and distributor of tile, brick, and stone, we maintain a significant inventory to supply dealers, designers, architects, and tile setters. Although we only sell to the trade, our showroom is open to the public for product selection. We have five showrooms in the Northwest and are the premier tile distributor for Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Eastern Washington. Our corporate branch is located in Boise, Idaho.

Palos Heights Bathroom

Lemont Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Condo Remodel in Rocky River

Element Design Build Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Cleveland with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bathrooms

Christophersen Construction Company, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, slate floors, an integrated sink and quartzite benchtops.

Marsh Pointe Master Bath

Arbor Haus

Large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, blue tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls and an undermount sink.

Stunning in Scottsdale

Reve Design & Custom Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, an alcove tub and a shower/bathtub combo.

Hall Bath

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, brown walls, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Creekside Custom Home

Alair Homes Nanaimo

The finishes throughout the guest bathroom are high end but rustic with Alder cabinetry, granite countertops, and oil-rubbed bronze hardware. Artez photography

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Matchstick Tile

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.