Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile and subway tile.

Clover Basin Ranch - Boca I

Dream Finders Homes

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Jacksonville with grey cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, white floor, shaker cabinets, an alcove tub, an undermount sink and grey benchtops.

Noe New Build

Noz Design

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sandy Remodel

Village West Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, green walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Частная квартира, Скатертный переулок, Москва

Елена Першина

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, a trough sink and an open shower.

Remodel of family bath

MDB Design Group

JRY & Company
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Мечта аристократа

VVDesign

фотограф Сергей Ананьев
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Moscow with a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured walls, solid surface benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

N Oregon Ave

State Street Homes

Owners suite bath. Wall tile General Ceramic Annie Blanco on side walls, General Ceramic Petalos Gris on back wall. Floors Happy Floors Azuma CG. Black fixtures.

Rockville, Maryland - Modern - Bathroom

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Rockville, Maryland Modern Bathroom #JenniferGilmer www.gilmerkitchens.com Photography by Bob Narod
Photo of a 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.

Wildwood-Mermaid Bath

Youtopia Designs

When you hire Youtopia Designs, we stage your project to add all of the small details that make your project sing!
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

French Country Flip

JTID Inc.

This other bathroom’s geometric floor tiling pattern comprises white marble and inset micro gray stone mosaic. A rectilinear gray vanity nicely compliments the tile work. Despite its somewhat compact scale, it provides adequate storage.

Park View at Oak Forest | Austin

Moment Architects, PLLC

Inspiration for a large transitional kids bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

An Old Fashion with Some Fashion

Koncept Design + Build

Design ideas for 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.

Basking Ridge Bathroom Remodel

One Week Bathroom

Check out the veining on this beautiful gray and white marble countertop!
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.

Master Bathroom

Smart Space

Photo of a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with red cabinets, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove tub and a shower/bathtub combo.

Woodside Residence 1

Hulburd Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Nature-Inspired Hall Bath - Stone Tiling

Imagine Remodeling

Bathrooms don't have to be boring or basic. They can inspire you, entertain you, and really wow your guests. This rustic-modern design truly represents this family and their home.

Crisp and Classic Family Home

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, porcelain floors, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile and grey walls.

Duplex Kfar Saba

Tammy Eckhaus Interior Design

This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Tel Aviv with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor and white benchtops.

Briarcliff Chateau

Spice Hill Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, an open shower and white 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.