Enlarged Masterbath by adding square footage from girl's bath, in medium sized ranch, Boulder CO
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, glass tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Acrylic Enclosures

Affordable Bath Remodel

Biscuit Classic Bathtub, Travertine Windmill Walls, Window Kit, Brushed Nickel S Glass
Photo of a mid-sized master bathroom in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, purple walls, light hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, a vessel sink and glass benchtops.

Philly Finest

Kate Grzymala Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, matchstick tile, purple walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, white benchtops and granite benchtops.

Narrow guest bath remodel

MDB Design Group

The long, narrow space, 4 feet by 10 feet, was a challenge. We removed the old tile shower and wing wall, and replaced it with a soaking tub and shower. The frameless shower doors allow the feature fan tile on the back wall to draw your eye into the depth of the room. A small, wall hung sink keeps the space open. We had a custom marble top and splash fabricated. The wall sconces and mirror complete this vignette. The clean lines of the toilet continue this minimalist design. Mary Broerman, CCIDC

Mar Vista, CA / Bathroom Remodel

ING Construction

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Girls' Room

All About You - Ann & Angelo Cane

Photo by Angelo Cane
Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Interior Renovation

Argo Construction & Development

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, matchstick tile, purple walls, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Grand Ave Hall Bath

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Reuse of homeowners furniture piece (painted white), with onyx top and self rimming sink. New tub and wainscoting, custom built-in storage above the tub. Custom mirror made for existing mirror frame that was cut down to fit the existing bathroom space.

White and Black Bathroom

TJ Bush Enterprises, Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, purple walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Guest bathroom in Plainfield

Stone Art Design Home Design Center LLC

Karolina Zawistowska
Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

ЖК "Сколково Парк"

Quatrobase Studio

Двухкомнатная квартира площадью 84 кв м располагается на первом этаже ЖК Сколково Парк. Проект квартиры разрабатывался с прицелом на продажу, основой концепции стало желание разработать яркий, но при этом ненавязчивый образ, при минимальном бюджете. За основу взяли скандинавский стиль, в сочетании с неожиданными декоративными элементами. С другой стороны, хотелось использовать большую часть мебели и предметов интерьера отечественных дизайнеров, а что не получалось подобрать - сделать по собственным эскизам. Единственный брендовый предмет мебели - обеденный стол от фабрики Busatto, до этого пылившийся в гараже у хозяев. Он задал тему дерева, которую мы поддержали фанерным шкафом (все секции открываются) и стенкой в гостиной с замаскированной дверью в спальню - произведено по нашим эскизам мастером из Петербурга. Авторы - Илья и Света Хомяковы, студия Quatrobase Строительство - Роман Виталюев Плитка - Vives Фото - Сергей Ананьев

Goldman Children Bathroom

Distinctive Contracting Services

Chad Smith
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Baltimore with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, purple walls and porcelain floors.

Классический Ванная комната

Inspiration for a traditional master bathroom in Moscow with a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, purple walls and an alcove tub.

Purple Powder Bath

Kristy Kropat Design GmbH

A fun purple powder bath! A small bathroom is a great place to go bold with color or wallpaper. It's a nice surprise to be invited in with a bold or bright palette. This purple bath went all the way with purple flooring, purple tile in the shower and a plum and purple interlocking tile backsplash that goes to the ceiling. The mirror is mounted on metal standoffs and "floats" over the tile. Custom oak wood painted gray cabinet with black glass knobs and gray engineering stone counter with under mount sink.

Minnehaha's Modest-Sized Kitchen

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

The clients found a vintage wall mounted sink and medicine cabinet to help embody the history of their home. Along the same lines, the original marble hex tile floor and bathtub were refinished instead of replaced. A window was added in the shower to make the space seem bigger and brighter.

Galaxy Bedroom Suite

driscoll interior design, LLC

Driscoll Interior Design, LLC
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and grey floor.

A Bathroom Fit For A Princess

Fiorito Interior Design

When a large family renovated a home nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains, all bathrooms received dazzling upgrades, but none more so than this sweet and beautiful bathroom for their nine year-old daughter who is crazy for every Disney heroine or Princess. We laid down a floor of sparkly white Thassos marble edged with a mother of pearl mosaic. Every space can use something shiny and the mirrored vanity, gleaming chrome fixtures, and glittering crystal light fixtures bring a sense of glamour. And light lavender walls are a gorgeous contrast to a Thassos and mother of pearl floral mosaic in the shower. This is one lucky little Princess! Photos by: Bernardo Grijalva

Master Bathroom

Happy Interiors Group

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with an alcove tub, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls and ceramic floors.

Forever Home - Family Bath

User

Marble penny tile, classic white subway tile and marble bull nose kept enhanced the heritage of the home while maximizing the money spent on updating this heavily used bathroom.

A Bathroom Fit For A Princess

Fiorito Interior Design

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Purple Walls

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.