This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Ideal Home and Willow Branch Model Home/Design Center

Scotch Homes & Land Development

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Birmingham with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Hyde Park Bungalow Renovation and Addition

HA Architecture

Photo by: Leonid Furmansky
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

26 Hilltop Place

Restoration By Regina

Customer his and her bath, with soaking tub, corner shower, double linen closet and built-in vanity
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink and soapstone benchtops.

Contemporary Lighting

We Got Lites

Bathroom lighting from www.wegotlites.com
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, cement tile, black walls and pebble tile floors.

22 Wilber

TCAI, LLC.

Conversion of 1/2 bath to full bath
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.

Coto de Caza

Folsom General Contracting, Inc.

Gary Folsom
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with a vessel sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Anniston Model - Twenty Mile Village

Micamy Design Studio

This is an example of a large transitional kids bathroom in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and soapstone benchtops.

Our Work

Classic Stone & Tile, INC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, an undermount sink, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Modern Home in San Pedro

Thomas Towne Reavey, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Home Gallery

Real Living 1st Choice Realty

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Miami with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile and white walls.

vintage home

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.

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

My Work

Shirey Home Pro

Inspiration for 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.

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.

An Apartment Renovation

Andrew Skurman Architects

Mirrored master bath and boudoir. Photographer: Jamie Hadley
Large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops and white floor.

NoMaD Project

Brett Helsham Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with open cabinets, an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white tile, glass tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a console sink and soapstone benchtops.

New Home Diamond House

HC Design

Design ideas for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Waynesville Bath

Ashley's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio

Gramercy Park 3 Bedroom

Campbell Design + Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile and white walls.

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.