Two existing cabinets from the bathroom were modified and reused to give this bathroom the charm the homeowner was looking for. Paint colors were chosen based on the future users of the bathroom.

A few of our recent bathrooms

Edmond Kitchen & Bath LLC

New Archer Bathtub by Kohler makes a statement in this new master bath.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Oklahoma City with an alcove tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, purple walls and porcelain floors.

Contemporary Custom Home

Parkinson Building Group

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Little Rock with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Kale Farm

2HANDS STUDIO

Girls bathroom Photo Credit: Kristina Kosinski
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Providence with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Stone Cold

Kitchen & Bath Depot

This is an example of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in DC Metro with white cabinets, an alcove tub, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, louvered cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, purple walls and ceramic floors.

Feasterville-Trevose Master Bath, Closet and Elevator

Harth Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Our Custom Showers

Heidesigns

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

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.

Bond Residence

John Nyomarkay Design, LLC

Mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, purple walls, an undermount sink, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile and solid surface benchtops.

Relaxed Bath

Four Brothers Design + Build

Soothing bath in Mt Pleasant Row Home
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Rosewood Beaded Jeffrey Alexander Vanity

New York Hardware

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Peak Left

DesignIY

Craftsmen: Creative Renovations After photos by: Marcus Lehman
Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, vinyl floors and an integrated sink.

Teen's Bath

Kristina Bruno

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Nantucket

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Small transitional bathroom in Other with purple walls, ceramic floors, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Brooklyn Victorian Revived

aMortonDesign

Whirpool tub alcove with translucent ceiling panel to capture light from roof two storeys above.
Design ideas for a small midcentury bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, an undermount sink, black floor and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Renovation in Abbotsford, BC.

Pro-Pack Contracting & Design Inc.

Pics Photography, Vessel sink chosen as height is reduced to allow vanity including vessel be a total of 36 inches high.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, purple walls and porcelain floors.

Transitional Home Design

KDB Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops and purple walls.

Design Center in Lincoln

Shews Design

Impressions Photography
Small contemporary bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, purple walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink and laminate benchtops.

Mill River House

Patrick M. Croke, Architect

This is an example of a large transitional kids bathroom in New York with a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, purple walls and marble floors.

Susan & Les' bathroom

April Case Underwood

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

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.