Traditional Southern Master Bath Renovation

Phase One took this traditional style Columbia home to the next level, renovating the master bath and kitchen areas to reflect new trends as well as increasing the usage and flow of the kitchen area. Client requested a regal, white bathroom while updating the master shower specifically.

Master Bathroom

Murray Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in Chicago with a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls and travertine floors.

DANCHUK

User

SUNTERRA CUSTOM HOMES
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Vancouver with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile and stone slab.

Grey Themed Small Bathroom Design

Eerospace Ltd

Small bathroom designed using grey wall paint and tiles, as well as blonde wood behind the bathroom mirror. Recessed bathroom shelves used to maximise on limited space, as are the wall mounted bathroom vanity, rounded white toilet and enclosed walk-in shower.

Northern California

Juxtapose Designs

This is an example of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone slab, beige walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Red Ledges (Oquirrh Mountain Drive)

Timberidge Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink and quartzite benchtops.

Baltazar Residence

Taylor Interiors

This is the Kids Bathroom. How Lucky.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Blue Agate Bathroom

MC Design LLC

The crackle glass vessel sinks were the inspiration for this bathroom design. It's amazing how the creative mind works!
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, an alcove tub, stone slab, white floor and a sliding shower screen.

White Onyx Master Bathroom

Antony Architectural Stone

white onyx master bathroom - double undermount sink with square angle, custom backsplash and window detail, brushed bronze hardware finishes
This is an example of a modern bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile and stone slab.

Concord Contemporary Kitchen & Bath 2015

Dawn Willis, Great Spaces Inc.

Photo Credit: Evan White
Inspiration for a large contemporary kids bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo and stone slab.

Glamour Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

The Master Bath of the homeowner’s 1989 townhome had never been remodeled. The large Jacuzzi tub was no longer used, the shower was too small and all the finishes were outdated. The homeowner wanted the remodeled bath to reflect her sophisticated taste and incorporate features that would allow her to remain in her home as she grew older. The solution was the construction of three alcoves and a mixture of traditional and modern materials. Calcutta Gold marble and polished nickel fixtures were the foundations to the neutral palette freeing her to inject color with towels, artwork, and drapery. The shower alcove was repositioned in the past tub space. Polished Nickel plumbing fixtures sparkle against the glossy subway tiles and contrast with the matt porcelain 1”x 6” floor tiles. The original door to the toilet alcove was removed and the entry was relocated from the hall to the main bath. To bring more light into the small toilet area, a window into the shower allows light and making the space feel less confined. The third alcove was constructed in the old shower area to conceal the new “walk-in” tub. The vanity top is made of stunning slabs of mitered marble with a 12” drop edge. Below there is open storage for towels and baskets. The very sleek oval back-lit mirrors contrast with the traditional polished nickel faucets. All the homeowner needed to do was add a few towels and accessories to have the glamorous bath to last her for years to come.

Sutton Place Town House

Timothy Whealon Inc.

Pieter Estersohn
Transitional bathroom in New York with open cabinets, an alcove tub, stone slab, white walls and an undermount sink.

Bath Tubs

Clear Choice Bath

Tyvarian USA is a cultured marble product that can be used for showers and bath tub surrounds. Tyvarian offers a porous-free beautiful alternative to natural stone or tile.

Bolton Natural Stone Bathroom

Poulin Design Center

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, white walls, vinyl floors, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and an undermount sink.

Ломоносовский 2

Екатерина Григорьева/Project-E

Архитектор Екатерина Григорьева, дизайнер Елена Зиновьева
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Moscow with gray tile, stone slab, pink walls, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo and a bidet.

Apartment - Downtown, Manhattan

L-ONE DESIGN,LLC

Bathroom renovation of a small apartment in downtown, Manhattan. Photos taken by Richard Cadan Photography.
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, stone slab, a drop-in sink, an alcove tub, brown walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Kingsway

Pizzale Design Inc.

This beautiful blue bathroom gives you such a calm, coastal vibe. Quartz walls in the shower and a generous double sink vanity gives this space a touch of luxury while the linen roman blind and bright white space makes it feel spa-like. There is lots of storage for the client in the two built-in units beside the shower and the extensive vanity.

Woodland Hills

Sapir Construction

Inspiration for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Appartamento con terrazza G43/12 a Vienna

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Andreas Wallner
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Naples with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, stone slab, white walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Hermosa

Covarelli Construction Co., Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, grey walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Stone Slab

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.