Small modern bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink and terrazzo benchtops.

Master Bath with Handicapped-Accessible Tub

Rachel Oliver Design, LLC

This bathroom needed to be totally wheelchair accessible for the client, who has very limited mobility. The sink is at the correct level for her to roll underneath and not hit her knees on the pipes. The custom terrazzo countertop has an integrated zero-entry sink for easy access. Sara Hanna Photography

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom
Inspiration for a midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Fleming Guest Bath

James Patrick Walters

The custom vanity features a shell stone top supported by an iron base with a silver patina finish. An amber glass bowl is serviced by a satin nickel faucet; a colorful shower drape highlights the sophisticated tropical flavor.

Seattle Master Suite

Raina Henderson Interior Design, LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, terrazzo benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Mount Washington

Kimberly Butchko Designs, LLC

Inspiration for a traditional kids bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, blue walls, ceramic floors, terrazzo benchtops, white floor, shaker cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, an open shower and blue benchtops.

Restructuration et agencement d’un appartement familial

User

Photo of a large modern bathroom in Rome with white walls, black floor, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, limestone, terrazzo floors, a console sink, terrazzo benchtops and white benchtops.

Sebastopol Hillside

Amy A. Alper, Architect

Eric Rorer Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, cement tile, yellow walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, terrazzo benchtops and a shower curtain.

SoHo Design-Build Renovation

Bolster

These SoHo homeowners on King Street relocated the staircase and completely transformed the kitchen and first-floor bathroom. The design is on-trend for 2023, which is black-and-white forward.

Bolingbrook Remodel

Peak Construction & Development, LLC

Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Orland Park, IL (708) 516-9816
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, black floor and a shower curtain.

Black hexagon tile

Tartan Developments

Black hexagon, wood iay, double sinks, terazzo.
Mid-sized modern master bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, black floor, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

River West 1 Bedroom - Chicago, IL

CVET HOME LLC

Small industrial master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Spanish Oaks

Next Level Austin

Twist Tour
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, terrazzo benchtops, a shower curtain and brown floor.

SAN CARLOS

Carrington Hill Designs, Inc.

Michele Lee Willson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige walls, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, beige floor and a shower curtain.

The Frio

Tilson Homes

The Frio is elegantly built for easy living. The master suite features a large walk-in closet, tiled ceramic shower, dual vanities and large soaking tub. The kitchen is connected to the family room and dining area with a large serving bar. A desk area right outside the spare bedrooms is the perfect space for homework or bill paying. Tour the fully furnished model at our Boerne Model Home Center.

SoHo Design-Build Renovation

Bolster

These SoHo homeowners on King Street completely transformed the first-floor bathroom. The design is on-trend for 2023, which is black-and-white forward.

Canyon Mist San Antonio

Hyden Design Group

Bathroom suite off rear bedroom in the Casita side of the Canton Mist residence
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

8th Street, New Westminster 2 bedroom condo staging

J&W Inspired Home

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and terrazzo benchtops.

SE Carrboro Remodel

Wood Done Right

Sophie Piesse Architect PA
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, terrazzo benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Chelsea Duplex Project

Suk Design Group LLP

Rafael Leao Lighting Design Jeffrey Kilmer Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Terrazzo 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.