Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Encino New Construction

Landmark Construction Crew

Bathroom of the new house construction in Encino which included the installation of bathtub, marble flooring, recessed lighting, soapstone countertop and white wall painting.

Pine Street Remodel

MQ Architecture & Design, LLC

Mark Quéripel, AIA is an award-winning architect and interior designer, whose Boulder, Colorado design firm, MQ Architecture & Design, strives to create uniquely personal custom homes and remodels which resonate deeply with clients. The firm offers a wide array of professional services, and partners with some of the nation’s finest engineers and builders to provide a successful and synergistic building experience. Alex Geller Photography

Sarasota Ranch Home

OnPoint Design Group | NonStop Staging

NonStop Staging Bathroom, Photography by Christina Cook Lee
Large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Long Grove Residence

Ron Neggers Architect

Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Mediterranean

Integrity Luxury Homes

This is an example of a mediterranean bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Energy Efficient, Empty Nester New England Timber Frame

Designs for Living by Wendy, LLC

Eric Roth
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an alcove tub, glass tile, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and black benchtops.

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The R Streets

The R Streets and Austin Light
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

North Jackson Bathroom Renovations

Shane McLendon Builder LLC

After: image of a guest bathroom after renovation.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Jackson with a pedestal sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Donna Moss CT Bathroom Renovation

Donna Moss Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a sliding shower screen.

Texas Hill Country Retreat Interior

HA Architecture

Nick Simonite
This is an example of a large master bathroom in Austin with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a double shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Stuart Kitchen

Linda Rosen Interiors

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors and an undermount sink.

W Bathroom Reno

The Styled Life Design Co.

Angie Welling Photography
Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Mediterranean - Aggarwal Residence

Impluvium Architecture

Impluvium Architecture Location: San Ramon, CA, USA This project was a direct referral from a friend. I was the Architect and helped coordinate with various sub-contractors. I also co-designed the project with various consultants including Interior and Landscape Design Almost always, and in this case, I do my best to draw out the creativity of my clients, even when they think that they are not creative. This house is a perfect example of that with much of the client's vision and culture infused into the house.

Lighthouse

42 North Custom Homes LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Modern Rustic Slate and Teak Guest Bathroom

Room Fu - Knockout Interiors

Claire Barrett Patrick
Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Our Work

Calvin Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a sliding shower screen.

Bentonville Home

Homes of Distinction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and black benchtops.

Submersive Bath

Studio InSitu Architects

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.

Modern Rustic Slate and Teak Guest Bathroom

Room Fu - Knockout Interiors

Claire Barrett Patrick
Photo of a modern bathroom in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

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.