This modern farmhouse bathroom has an extra large vanity with double sinks to make use of a longer rectangular bathroom. The wall behind the vanity has counter to ceiling Jeffrey Court white subway tiles that tie into the shower. There is a playful mix of metals throughout including the black framed round mirrors from CB2, brass & black sconces with glass globes from Shades of Light , and gold wall-mounted faucets from Phylrich. The countertop is quartz with some gold veining to pull the selections together. The charcoal navy custom vanity has ample storage including a pull-out laundry basket while providing contrast to the quartz countertop and brass hexagon cabinet hardware from CB2. This bathroom has a glass enclosed tub/shower that is tiled to the ceiling. White subway tiles are used on two sides with an accent deco tile wall with larger textured field tiles in a chevron pattern on the back wall. The niche incorporates penny rounds on the back using the same countertop quartz for the shelves with a black Schluter edge detail that pops against the deco tile wall. Photography by LifeCreated.

Kingsbury Bathroom

Phillip Harrison Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Still Springs Bath

Granger Remodel & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Outer Sunset Alterations

Thomas Rex Hardy, AIA

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Carillon Place Lot 4 Custom Home

Homekeepers LLC

This custom home is part of the Carillon Place infill development across from Byrd Park in Richmond, VA. The home has four bedrooms, three full baths, one half bath, custom kitchen with waterfall island, full butler's pantry, gas fireplace, third floor media room, and two car garage. The first floor porch and second story balcony on this corner lot have expansive views of Byrd Park and the Carillon.

Heverly Heights Addition

TVL Creative Ltd.

Our client’s charming cottage was no longer meeting the needs of their family. We needed to give them more space but not lose the quaint characteristics that make this little historic home so unique. So we didn’t go up, and we didn’t go wide, instead we took this master suite addition straight out into the backyard and maintained 100% of the original historic façade. Master Suite This master suite is truly a private retreat. We were able to create a variety of zones in this suite to allow room for a good night’s sleep, reading by a roaring fire, or catching up on correspondence. The fireplace became the real focal point in this suite. Wrapped in herringbone whitewashed wood planks and accented with a dark stone hearth and wood mantle, we can’t take our eyes off this beauty. With its own private deck and access to the backyard, there is really no reason to ever leave this little sanctuary. Master Bathroom The master bathroom meets all the homeowner’s modern needs but has plenty of cozy accents that make it feel right at home in the rest of the space. A natural wood vanity with a mixture of brass and bronze metals gives us the right amount of warmth, and contrasts beautifully with the off-white floor tile and its vintage hex shape. Now the shower is where we had a little fun, we introduced the soft matte blue/green tile with satin brass accents, and solid quartz floor (do you see those veins?!). And the commode room is where we had a lot fun, the leopard print wallpaper gives us all lux vibes (rawr!) and pairs just perfectly with the hex floor tile and vintage door hardware. Hall Bathroom We wanted the hall bathroom to drip with vintage charm as well but opted to play with a simpler color palette in this space. We utilized black and white tile with fun patterns (like the little boarder on the floor) and kept this room feeling crisp and bright.

Fresh Contemporary Home - Foster City

Kerstin Dieterich Designs

Hall bath complete with modern fixtures and clean design. Shower/bath combo, tiled wall and floor, double sinks and coordinating accent tile.
Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Timeless Jack n Jill Bath - Naperville IL

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, beige cabinets and vaulted.

Santiago Residence

Ballentine Architects Studio

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, brown tile, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Fulton Master Bathroom

CM Fresh Perspectives

Mid Century Modern Bathroom, Black hexagon floor, quartz counter top., large shower enclosure
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Atterbury Hall Bath

Granger Remodel & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Nola Tile Secondary Bathroom

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

This beautiful secondary bathroom is a welcoming space that will spoil and comfort any guest. The 8x8 decorative Nola Orleans tile is the focal point of the room and creates movement in the design. The 3x12 cotton white subway tile and deep white Kohler tub provide a clean backdrop to allow the flooring to take center stage, while making the room appear spacious. A shaker style vanity in Harbor finish and shadow storm vanity top elevate the space and Kohler chrome fixtures throughout add a perfect touch of sparkle. We love the mirror that was chosen by our client which compliments the floor pattern and ties the design perfectly together in an elegant way. You don’t have to feel limited when it comes to the design of your secondary bathroom. We can design a space for you that every one of your guests will love and that you will be proud to showcase in your home.

Los Feliz Duplex

Dworsky Architecture

Master Bath
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ravenna Residence

Raina Henderson Interior Design, LLC

This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

The 4th

CMM Custom Homes

This is an example of a beach style bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, beige tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Квартира в ЖК Ясный в современном стиле

Студия дизайна интерьера ArtGart

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, a vessel sink, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Corona Heights Condo

Studio Maven

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a trough sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Midcentury Modern Bathroom Facelift

Whidbey and Chill

We went with a deep water tub, hansgrohe fixtures, push button thermostatic valve, 16x2 matte white subway tile, with a hex niche with oil rubbed bronze schluter trim around it.

Bel Aire Remodel

Natalie Myers

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Dune Road Bathroom Remodel in Bethany Beach DE

Sea Light Design-Build

Bathroom Remodel in Dune Road, Bethany Beach DE - Bathroom with Light Gray Subway Wall Tiles
Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

All Cabinet Styles Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub

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.