Victoria Achtymichuk Photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors and stone slab.

Bathroom Remodeling

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Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Wichita with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Elena Project

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mark pinkerton vi360 photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, white tile, stone slab, white walls and marble floors.

Vista Greene Model Spec Home

Viking Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Mission Style

Greystone Homes LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, stone slab, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Naples Coastal Retreat

Plain & Posh

Mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, blue walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and a shower curtain.

La Mesa Ranch House

Balboa Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Gray Bathroom w/ White Alabaster Cultured Marble Countertops and Tyverian Shower

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In this bathroom, Medallion Gold Line Potter’s Mill door style vanity in Machiatto Classic Paint was installed with a White Alabaster Cultured Marble countertop and wave sink. In the shower is Tyverian Wall Panels and Shelves and also on the tub deck and skirt. Kohler Forte line included two faucets, shower faucet and handshower, tub faucet and accessories. The floor tile is 9x34 wood plank look porcelain in Taupe.

Royal Estate

Bella Vita Custom Homes & Remodeling

Bella Vita Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large traditional bathroom in Dallas with an integrated sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, stone slab, white walls and travertine floors.

White Onyx Master Bathroom

Antony Architectural Stone

a modern yet elegant master bathroom remodel - featuring polished white onyx vanity, double rectangular under mount sinks, brushed bronze hardware
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.

Bathrooms

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ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home for consistency including this bathroom.

River Oaks New Custom Home

Welch Builders & Brokers

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, white tile, stone slab, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Bellevue Hall Bath Remodel

NextGen Design & Build Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Red Ledges (Oquirrh Mountain Drive)

Timberidge Custom Homes

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

Buffalo Grove Transitional Master Bathroom Remodel

Kitchens & Baths Unlimited

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, stone slab, white walls and porcelain floors.

Master Bath w/ custom Mahogany cabinets, large porcelain tiles and marble tiles

Kim Johnson Designs, LLC

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and multi-coloured floor.

Guest Bathroom

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Brad Meese
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an alcove tub and a shower/bathtub combo.

KITCHENS & BATHS

Westphall Remodeling

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, stone slab, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Farmhouse

Taylor Lombardo Architects

photo by Blake Bronstad
This is an example of a large country master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, beige tile, stone slab, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink and limestone benchtops.

Chicago Highrise Bathroom Remodel

Rachael Liberman Design LLC

For this project, the homeowners were going to sell their condo and needed to do a high-end upgrade to their guest bathroom. We gutted the space, and filled it with beautiful marble tile finishes on the floor and wall. We also selected a new vanity, toilet, bathtub, and modern bath fixtures. The final product got the home sold quickly! Interior Design by Rachael Liberman

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.