Family bathroom navy blue tiles in tub surround. Photo by Mike Chajecki.
Photo of a small transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

California Craftsman

Alison Interiors

Small traditional kids bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Premium Bathrooms

Premium Cabinets of Phoenix

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Essex Farm House Rehab and Renovation

Walczak Design And Build

Photo of a small country master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Landis Court

Verde Homes

Design ideas for a country 3/4 bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Hudson Yards Studio

Return on Design - Because Aesthetics Sell

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with white tile, subway tile, grey walls, a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo and a shower curtain.

White House - Black Windows

Jay Reinert Architect, LLC

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Lady Boss DC Pied-a-Terre

Breeze Giannasio Interiors

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Transitional Home Renovation

Next Level Remodeling

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with an open shower, white tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, subway tile and beige walls.

Frameless Slider Shower Glass

Clinton Glass Company

Cabana style frameless slider, on tub with 3/8" thick clear tempered glass door right and fixed panel on left. Customer chose a Disc Pull style handle in Brush Nickel finish for the door. Photo ©Clinton Glass Company, Knoxville, TN.

КВАРТИРА 43 КВ.М В МОСКВЕ

Инна Зольтманн | Дизайн и Декорирование интерьеров

Сергей Ананьев
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Small Bathroom Renovation

Moore Design Works

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Houston with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and subway tile.

Bathroom Collection

User

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Waxhaw, NC- Powder bathroom/Full bath with coastal influence

Leslie Williams Interior Design

This client wanted a bathroom that would feel like an escape to her favorite coastal oasis. She supplied the mirror which we used for inspiration along with her artwork of coastal scenery and shells. We started with clean white subway tile with accents of sea glass. The blue custom made vanity hue came from the sea glass tile and we installed a white quartz top for simplicity. We used rustic whitewashed wood for the walls in a slightly creamier hue so the bathroom didn't come across as sterile and seemed a bit aged over time. The flooring material has hints of gray and colors from both the wood and subway tile to pull it all together. You do feel as though you just stepped into a beach cottage! Photo by: Charlotte Real Estate Photograpy- Julie Legge

Ballard "Skinny" Re-do: The House that Brandon Built

emily lauderback stewart design and renovation

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Seattle with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

Subway Tile Shower

Northeast Flooring and Kitchens

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, blue walls and linoleum floors.

Scarlett Drive

Jane Henderson Interior Design

Leon Winkowski
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Detroit with grey walls, marble floors, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Kitchen & bathroom in Los Angeles

Flat Rate Remodeling, Inc.

www.robertogarciaphoto.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

High Street

Elliott | Meyers Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Burlington with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Shaker Cottage

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designer: Terri Sears Photography: Melissa M Mills
Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, subway tile, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Subway Tile

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.