Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, green tile, matchstick tile and blue walls.

Toronto

AK Design

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a trough sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

91st Street NY Full Remodel

Artline Kitchen & Bath LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

3308 N. Pocomoke Street, Arlington, VA

MR Project Management, Inc.

This is an example 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.

North Vancouver Duplex

NWI Contracting Ltd.

Mike Chatwin Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Citrus

Berneman Creative Designs

Large mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls and an undermount sink.

Palos Heights Bathroom

Lemont Kitchen and Bath

This is an example of 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.

Henneman Project

Ideal Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Silver Creek Lane

CRG Companies

Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Edgewood Residence

KYLE CHAN ARCHITECT

Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kensington Bathroom Remodel

Hope Pinc Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, a two-piece toilet, matchstick tile and mosaic tile floors.

Broad

Water Rock Homes

Leslie Johnson Photography
Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Brooklyn Townhouse 2

Richard Massa Architect

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, green tile, matchstick tile and blue walls.

Burrell Beach House

APEX PLUMBING

Guest Bath.
Design ideas for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with an alcove tub, white tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, granite benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, matchstick tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, a shower curtain, porcelain floors, white floor, shaker cabinets and grey cabinets.

bathroom for man

Akhunov Architects

Akhunov Architects
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, matchstick tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Toronto

AK Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a trough sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Palos Heights Bathroom

Lemont Kitchen and Bath

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

Marsh Pointe Master Bath

Arbor Haus

This is an example of a 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.

Wren Master Bathroom

iSpace, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and grey floor.

Rockville Bright Bathroom

House to Home Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

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.