Small traditional master bathroom in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, metal tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Master Bath

SF Design LLC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, metal tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and green benchtops.

Refined Rustic Remodelindurstri

Ellis Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

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Thompson Design & Associates, LLC

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Denver with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, metal tile, multi-coloured walls and ceramic floors.

Doral Estate

GGL & Sons Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

House on a River

Allan Shope Architect

Photo: Peter Aaron
Small contemporary kids bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, metal tile, green walls, concrete floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Tempo III

Prodigy Homes Inc.

Small modern bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, black tile, metal tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and grey floor.

Bathroom remodel

Summerell Builders

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Our Work

Haft International, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with an open shower, white tile, gray tile, furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, metal tile, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

North Beach

Kelly Condon Design

Modern bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, metal tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

New Home Project

Ultimate Kitchen & Bath

Mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, metal tile, beige walls, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Tercel Crescent

Coleen Walters I Cowichan Woodwork

Medium dark stained cabinets contrast handsomely in this sparkling white bathroom.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, metal tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Master Bath

SF Design LLC.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, metal tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and green benchtops.

Our Work

I.S. Enterprises

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, metal tile, beige walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Dauphine St

MLM INCORPORATED

This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, metal tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Dauphine St

MLM INCORPORATED

Inspiration for a small traditional master bathroom in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, metal tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Master Bath

SF Design LLC.

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, metal tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and green benchtops.

Doral Estate

GGL & Sons Construction

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, metal tile, grey walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

Doral Estate

GGL & Sons Construction

Master Bath

SF Design LLC.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Metal 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.