Submersive Bath Western Mass Builder: Woody Pistrich design team: Natalie Leighton photographs: Tim Hess This multi-leveled bathroom has a tub three and a half feet lower than the first floor. The space has been organized to create a progressive journey from the upper wash area, to the lower tub space. The heated stairs, tub slab and green sea tile that wraps around the entire room was inspired by the progressive immersion of the Turkish baths.

Lodge Custom Home

Hannegan & Sons Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Portland with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls and terra-cotta floors.

Guest Bath Upstairs - Addition

Realty Restoration, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Smith Remodel - Guest Suite

KJM Design Studio

View into the guest suite bath anteroom - designed to recall guest bath layouts in hotels with the closet to the right, and sink/mirror on the left. Through the background door lies the shower/toilet room. Custom-designed stained glass window.

Grey Beach Style Kitchen and Bedrooms - Alexander

CleanLine Painting

Design ideas for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

My Home

Francesca Morgan Interiors

Tropical bathroom with leaf wallpaper. Metal mirror and accents with alcove tub and tile floors.
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic bathroom in Miami with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Appartement pour location saisonnière : Atelier

Fables de Murs

This is an example of a small industrial bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

22 Wilber

TCAI, LLC.

Inspiration for a small transitional bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

25th Street

Live Oak Houston Builders

This is an example of a country bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Bathroom - St. Laurent, Qc

SCD - Design & Construction

Bathroom renovation and design by SCD Design & Construction. Treat yourself with your dream bathroom that we were able to make a reality. Neutral tiles and a chestnut vanity will keep your bathroom feeling like a calming getaway spot where you can finally have some you time. Your space, your time, your personalized ambiance. Take your lifestyle to new heights with SCD Design & Construction.

Downtown Condo Remodel

Aviv Tile and Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Woodside Transitional

Amanda Armstrong Sava

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Grove Point Renovation

Sellars Lathrop Architects, llc

photo: Michael Biondo
This is an example of a transitional kids bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

New Guest Suite Addition

Twelve Stones Designs, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

My Work

Shirey Home Pro

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, green walls, slate floors, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Downtown Condo Remodel

Aviv Tile and Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Geddes

Spivey Construction LLC

Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops and a shower curtain.

Basic Bathroom Remodel in Bridgewater NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Different angle of the shower
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

22 Wilber

TCAI, LLC.

Conversion of 1/2 bath to full bath
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Newark with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

SF Remodel Modern Penthouse

SBLdesigngroup

All photos property of SBLdesigngroup, Inc.
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Soapstone Benchtops

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.