Gardner/Fox Associates - Susan Gracki
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Princess Place Teen Girl's Bathroom

Karen Herrick Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Vanilla Sky

Angela Rasmussen

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, white floor and a shower curtain.

Castlefield Residence

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Photography: Stephani Buchman
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and white benchtops.

Foothill Ranch Master Bath

Vision Interiors

This client wanted something clean and contemporary without being cold or too modern. We used porcelain wood for the flooring to add warmth but keep it low maintenance. The shower floor is in a beautiful silver slate.

Altadore Residence

Avid Interior Design Inc.

New build dreams always require a clear design vision and this 3,650 sf home exemplifies that. Our clients desired a stylish, modern aesthetic with timeless elements to create balance throughout their home. With our clients intention in mind, we achieved an open concept floor plan complimented by an eye-catching open riser staircase. Custom designed features are showcased throughout, combined with glass and stone elements, subtle wood tones, and hand selected finishes. The entire home was designed with purpose and styled with carefully curated furnishings and decor that ties these complimenting elements together to achieve the end goal. At Avid Interior Design, our goal is to always take a highly conscious, detailed approach with our clients. With that focus for our Altadore project, we were able to create the desirable balance between timeless and modern, to make one more dream come true.

Project Kenaston

Aloe Design Studio

Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathrooms by Urbanhaus Designs

Urbanhaus Designs

This bathroom was inspired by nature and designed to feel larger than its 5'ish x 8'ish footprint. We accomplished this by accenting the back wall and tiling the shower surround to the ceiling to draw the eye back and up. Sticking with a neutral, bright color scheme and using a tall vanity mirror helps bounce the light to create the illusion of space.

Verne Bathroom

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Custom maple wood vanity, Delta Ara Collection vanity faucet, Millennium Ashford vanity light, Elegant Lighting Eternity circular metal framed mirror, Delta towel bar, and new electrical switches/receptacle/screw-less plates, crown molding, wood wainscoting with chair-rail, Quartz countertop with banjo, and Signature Hardware under-mount sink!

Guest Bath

Collected Interiors

We removed a hall closet to expand the bathroom area, enabling us to create two rectangular bathrooms instead of two intertwined bathrooms. In the primary bathroom, we added a full-sized shower with a bench, as well as plenty of cabinet storage.

Shadowbox

Sebastian Eilert Architecture

LIght sized bathroom, typical for each bedroom. High windows provide natural light.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Miami with an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Midcentury Caribbean Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.

Updates on The Hill - St. Louis

Aleto Construction Group

Home makeover on the Hill. An adorable home on the Hill was calling for an updated kitchen and bathroom. Working with the homeowner we redesigned the new spaces to offer functional space for both storage and entertaining. When renovating the existing addition on the back of the home, we noticed the current addition was falling off. We jumped right in and redesigned and delivered a safe new addition to become home to the new bathroom, extending the mudroom for more spacious space and was even able to install a stackable washer drawer cabinet for first floor access. The hardwood flooring was extended into the space so it looks as though it had always been there.

Master Bathroom

Designed Smart - Laila Ferri Johnson

Reconfigure master bathroom and closet to add more storage and create better layout
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Beautiful and Fresh California Modern Coastal Home

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

ADU Bathroom Laundry Bath Combination
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Whole Home Renovation - Oakland

The Home Co.

Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Cedar Bend Whole House

Schloegel Design Remodel

A compact bathroom with a gray vanity and tub/shower combo.
Small transitional kids bathroom in Kansas City with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Символ мироздания. Дизайн двухкомнатной квартиры

Сигнал - архитектурно-строительная компания

Ванная в морском стиле
Large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Moscow with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom Remodel / Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

White and blue small bathroom with bathtub and glass door. Flowered patterned floor tiles with white vanity, shampoo niche, subway tiles and sliding glass door.

NYC Apartment

Ellen Roche Architect PLLC

Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Porcelain Floors

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.