Avesha Michael
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, brown tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

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.

Custom Home in The Pecans

Halo Development, Inc.

Inspiration for a small traditional kids bathroom in Phoenix with an alcove tub, an alcove shower and matchstick tile.

San Marcos Master Bath

Mathis Custom Remodeling

Preview First
Photo of an expansive contemporary 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.

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, painted wood floors and an undermount sink.

Full Home Family Remodel

Jaureguy's Design & Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Transitional Beach Home

Studio 6 Architects

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, blue tile, brown tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Toro Contracting Projects

Toro Contracting

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, blue tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and grey floor.

Movin' On Up

Mark Brand Architecture

For a young family of four in Oakland’s Redwood Heights neighborhood we remodeled and enlarged one bathroom and created a second bathroom at the rear of the existing garage. This family of four was outgrowing their home but loved their neighborhood. They needed a larger bathroom and also needed a second bath on a different level to accommodate the fact that the mother gets ready for work hours before the others usually get out of bed. For the hard-working Mom, we created a new bathroom in the garage level, with luxurious finishes and fixtures to reward her for being the primary bread-winner in the family. Based on a circle/bubble theme we created a feature wall of circular tiles from Porcelanosa on the back wall of the shower and a used a round Electric Mirror at the vanity. Other luxury features of the downstairs bath include a Fanini MilanoSlim shower system, floating lacquer vanity and custom built in cabinets. For the upstairs bathroom, we enlarged the room by borrowing space from the adjacent closets. Features include a rectangular Electric Mirror, custom vanity and cabinets, wall-hung Duravit toilet and glass finger tiles.

Lenexa Elegant Double Bathroom Renovation

Bichelmeyer Renovations

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Bathroom

Patete Kitchens & Bath Design Center

12 X 24 Vertical Straight Black Tile Listello Sliding Glass Doors
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Philadelphia with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, matchstick tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Basement bathroom remodeling

VV Contracting, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, matchstick tile, brown walls, ceramic floors and a trough sink.

LaGrange Project

Poppy Home Design

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Rockville, Maryland - Modern - Bathroom

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Rockville, Maryland Modern Bathroom #JenniferGilmer www.gilmerkitchens.com Photography by Bob Narod
Small modern master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a one-piece toilet, matchstick tile, porcelain floors, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Mullen

Austin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm

Master bathroom with floating Kohler vanity
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile, solid surface benchtops, an alcove tub, matchstick tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and an open shower.

Transitional Finished Basement

Dellisanti Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Cleveland with brown walls, porcelain floors, brown floor, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, an undermount sink and a shower curtain.

Bayshore Guest Bathroom

KW Cowles Design/ KWC Virtual Interior Design

Charming coastal theme was incorporated into this cozy baths facelift. This total transformation was a facelift and accomplished a high end look on a limited budget.

Brooklyn Townhouse 2

Richard Massa Architect

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, green tile, matchstick tile, blue walls and mosaic tile floors.

Bathroom Remodel

Remcon Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, blue tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and recycled glass benchtops.

Bath Remodel Louisville, KY

Green Star Home Remodeling Group LLC

Walk-In Tub, Safety Tub
Photo of a large tropical master bathroom in Louisville with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, beige tile, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops and grey floor.

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.