This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

A Nature Inspired Bathroom

NICHEdg

The bathroom was transformed with a multitude of materials. Our client has a strong affinity for nature. However, we wanted to maintain a spa feel in the space. Therefore, we incorporated a serene sage green paint on the walls and a stone patterned porcelain on the accent wall in hues of sage, blue and assorted neutrals. These elements combined with the cement tile flooring (also picked up in the shower niche) have a nature-inspired feel without being too literal. The rich stain on the custom vanity and linen cabinet also brings a sense of the outdoors into space while the polished nickel finishes and white color palette throughout create a crisp and sophisticated finish. Photo: Virtual360 NY

Ванная

Мила Колпакова

ванная комната
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Moscow with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and grey 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.

Memorial Riad

Marion Interior Design

Photo of a large mediterranean bathroom in Houston with multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured walls, green benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, an undermount sink and brown floor.

Hutchinson- Bathroom Tiles

Artistic Tile & Stone

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, laminate floors, beige floor 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.

Bathroom w Built-in Storage

Benvenuti and Stein

Master bathroom with dual vanity has lovely built-in display/storage cabinet. Sliding pocket door partitions the toilet room. Norman Sizemore-Photographer

Society Hill Townhouse II

k YODER design, LLC

© Jeffrey Totaro
This is an example of a modern bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile and porcelain floors.

Bathroom Portfolio

Joel Braun Construction, LLC

Design ideas for a large master bathroom in New York with tile benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls and ceramic floors.

Condo Renovation: Kitchen and Bath

Toronto Interior Design Group

Brandon Barre
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Toronto with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile and a two-piece toilet.

Sharp Residence

Valdez Architecture - Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Phoenix with a wall-mount sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

ELM CREEK BATH

Kate Roos Design LLC

Moroccan Fish Scale accent tile in an ombre pattern adds color and playfulness to this children's bathroom.
Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

An Old Fashion with Some Fashion

Koncept Design + Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Monkton Sage Green Carrera Marble Bathroom

Taylor Made Custom Contracting Inc.

The goal of this bath was to create a spa-like feel. Opting for the dominant color of white accented by sage green contributed to the successful outcome. A 54” white vanity with double sinks topped with Carrera marble continued the monochromatic color scheme. The Eva collection of Moen brand fixtures in a brushed nickel finish were selected for the faucet, towel ring, paper holder, and towel bars. Double bands of glass mosaic tile and niche backing accented the 3x6 Brennero Carrera tile on the shower walls. A Moentrol valve faucet was installed in the shower in order to have force and flow balance.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile and green walls.

Contemporary Bonavista Bathroom Remodel with Marmol Venatino Tile Shower

Cyr Kitchen and Bath

This bathroom remodel was designed by Nicole from our Windham showroom. This remodel features Cabico Essence cabinets with maple wood, Stretto door style (flat panel) and Bonavista (blue paint) finish. This remodel also features LG viatera Quartz countertop with Rococo color and standard edge. This also was used for shelves in the shower. The floor and shower walls is 12” x 24” by Mediterranean with Marmol Venatino color in honed. The shampoo niche is also in the same tile and color but in 2” x 2” size in honed. Other features includes Maax tub in white, Moen chrome faucet, Kohler Caxton white sink, Moen Chrome Showerhead, Moen Chrome Valve Trim, Moen Flara Chrome light fixture, Moen chrome Towel Ring, and Moen chrome double robe hook. The hardware is by Amerock with Chrome Handles and Knobs.

Monkton Sage Green Carrera Marble Bathroom

Taylor Made Custom Contracting Inc.

Girls bathroom in Villanova, PA

User

Iridescent glass oval and penny tiles add a playful yet sophisticated touch around the soaking tub.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and glass benchtops.

Las Palmas

MY General Construction Inc.

Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Multi-coloured 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.