Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Seattle with open cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and brown benchtops.

Marlow House

RCW Construction

Island house

Aline Architecture inc.

Aline Architecture / Photographer: Dan Cutrona
Beach style bathroom in Boston with blue tile, an alcove shower, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, glass tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, wood benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Turramurra bathroom

Alix Helps Interiors

A small family bathroom with style that packs some punch. Feature tiles to wall and floor matched with a crisp white subway tile on the remaining walls. A floating vanity, recessed cabinet and wall hung toilet ensure that every single cm counts. Photography by Jason Denton

Modern Badezimmer

Inspiration for a large contemporary bathroom in Munich with a vessel sink, an alcove tub, open cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors and wood benchtops.

PAVONIA AVENUE

Hudson Place Realty

Property Marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Style meets substance in this circa 1875 townhouse. Completely renovated & restored in a contemporary, yet warm & welcoming style, 295 Pavonia Avenue is the ultimate home for the 21st century urban family. Set on a 25’ wide lot, this Hamilton Park home offers an ideal open floor plan, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a private outdoor oasis. With 3,600 sq. ft. of living space, the owner’s triplex showcases a unique formal dining rotunda, living room with exposed brick and built in entertainment center, powder room and office nook. The upper bedroom floors feature a master suite separate sitting area, large walk-in closet with custom built-ins, a dream bath with an over-sized soaking tub, double vanity, separate shower and water closet. The top floor is its own private retreat complete with bedroom, full bath & large sitting room. Tailor-made for the cooking enthusiast, the chef’s kitchen features a top notch appliance package with 48” Viking refrigerator, Kuppersbusch induction cooktop, built-in double wall oven and Bosch dishwasher, Dacor espresso maker, Viking wine refrigerator, Italian Zebra marble counters and walk-in pantry. A breakfast nook leads out to the large deck and yard for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Other building features include; a handsome façade with distinctive mansard roof, hardwood floors, Lutron lighting, home automation/sound system, 2 zone CAC, 3 zone radiant heat & tremendous storage, A garden level office and large one bedroom apartment with private entrances, round out this spectacular home.

Hill Country Guest House

Capstone Custom Homes

Twist Art
Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Austin with wood benchtops, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a shower curtain, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Ремонт ванной

Дизайн-студия "Аквариус" в Ростове-на-Дону

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Atelier Steve, APPARTEMENT ALFRED LAURANT

User

Bertrand Fompeyrine Photographe
Contemporary bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, white walls, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

ЖК Савеловский сити - небоскребы Нью Йорка

FLIK - архитектурно-строительное бюро

Design ideas for an industrial bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

PtichkaHouse (реализация)

Ира Носова

This is an example of a scandinavian bathroom in Moscow with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, a console sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, brown benchtops and an enclosed toilet.

Piso nórdico y acogedor

Cláudia de Sousa - Interior Design

Photo of a small scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Barcelona with light wood cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood benchtops, a sliding shower screen, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Квартира_желтая

Арина Волкова

Андрей Белимов-Гущин
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Saint Petersburg with a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, yellow tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, open cabinets and an alcove tub.

Фрагмент ванной

«Точка дизайна»

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, beige benchtops and an open shower.

Boyer Bath

Adams Design Center

Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Eco, Healthy & Happy Home In Happy Valley, Hong Kong

Liquid Interiors

Stunning Eco Bathroom with black and white geometric ceramic statement tiles on the floor, black vanity cabinets with wooden surface and inset white porcelain sink, chrome tap. Circular mirror with leather strap and circular light illuminating the mirror, all lighting in the bathroom was Circadian lighting to assist with good, deep sleep patterns. Wooden paneled feature wall with frosted glass panel to partially conceal the toilet. White beveled subway tiles on the walls through toilet, bath and shower area. Turquoise towel ladder feature, white ceiling.

Olympia Home Remodel

Sparrow Design Company

We transformed a nondescript bathroom from the 1980s, with linoleum and a soffit over the dated vanity into a retro-eclectic oasis for the family and their guests.

east 2nd rockstar

mango design co

This is an example of a small midcentury master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, wood benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Bathrooms

Seacliff Construction & Design

This is an example of a small kids bathroom in Other with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Квартира на Смоленском бульваре (Москва)

Архитектурное бюро «Шаболовка»

АБ "Шаболовка"
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with gray tile, stone slab, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Wood 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.