Photo of a small bathroom in Other with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

North Lincoln Hinsdale

Plain & Posh

The homeowners wanted to improve the layout and function of their tired 1980’s bathrooms. The master bath had a huge sunken tub that took up half the floor space and the shower was tiny and in small room with the toilet. We created a new toilet room and moved the shower to allow it to grow in size. This new space is far more in tune with the client’s needs. The kid’s bath was a large space. It only needed to be updated to today’s look and to flow with the rest of the house. The powder room was small, adding the pedestal sink opened it up and the wallpaper and ship lap added the character that it needed

Sunset Blvd

Alpine Lumber

Builder | Thin Air Construction | Electrical Contractor- Shadow Mtn. Electric Photography | Jon Kohlwey Designer | Tara Bender Starmark Cabinetry
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Penny Tile Bathroom Remodel

Efficiency Plumbing & Remodeling, INC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with black and white tile, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Flooring

Floor Coverings International Naples

Photo of a scandinavian bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

2 Full bathrooms & a new Powder room modern remodeling in Woodland Hills CA

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

This hallway bathroom is mostly used by the son of the family so you can see the clean lines and monochromatic colors selected for the job. the once enclosed shower has been opened and enclosed with glass and the new wall mounted vanity is 60" wide but is only 18" deep to allow a bigger passage way to the end of the bathroom where the alcove tub and the toilet is located. A once useless door to the outside at the end of the bathroom became a huge tall frosted glass window to allow a much needed natural light to penetrate the space but still allow privacy.

Small Bathroom Renovation

Moore Design Works

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Houston with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and subway tile.

Transitional Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with grey walls, gray tile, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, stone tile and slate floors.

San Francisco Castro Condo Modern

Design Set Match

This is an example of a small modern bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mountain Star, CO

Meadow Mountain Homes

Kimberly Gavin Photography
Small contemporary bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, stone tile, granite benchtops, a one-piece toilet, beige walls and slate floors.

Small Bathroom

User

I had the slate shelf custom made from pieces of a fireplace mantel that was original to the house. Notice the cutout in the trim for the circular mirror. The floor is slate tile. Metallic silver paint treatment on the walls. Photo by Julia Gillard

Mid Valley Modern Farmhouse

Inplace, LTD

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Nature-Inspired Hall Bath - His & Hers Sinks

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.

Custom Hall Bathroom

Tin Cup Enterprises

Mid-sized transitional bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Farm House

The Vrindavan Project

Design Firm’s Name: The Vrindavan Project Design Firm’s Phone Numbers: +91 9560107193 / +91 124 4000027 / +91 9560107194 Design Firm’s Email: ranjeet.mukherjee@gmail.com / thevrindavanproject@gmail.com

Bathroom

Sadie & Co

Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Applegate Bathroom

Corvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths

Small bathroom in Other with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-Century Modern, Whole House Renovation in Spring Mill Indianapolis

WrightWorks, LLC

The hall bath slate floor matches the entry slate material, in a stacked pattern, 12x24 format. A small closet at the end of the tub provides lots of storage. Photo by Christopher Wright, CR

Caracciolo Residence

Andrew Caracciolo Architect

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, gray tile, slate, beige walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Penny Tile Bathroom Remodel

Efficiency Plumbing & Remodeling, INC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with black and white tile, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, subway tile, a pedestal sink, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, slate floors and grey floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Slate 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.