Teen Girl Bathroom Architect : John Lum Architecture Photography : Paul Dyer
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, marble, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle

Solitude Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boise with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Tenny Townie

C K Cabinetry and Design, LLC

Photography by Jeffery Volker
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, glass benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

KBD PROJECT: Shaw

Karin Bennett Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white floor, white benchtops, white walls, marble floors and an undermount sink.

Forest Hill Addition

Eurodale Developments Inc

Kids bath
Photo of a traditional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and a niche.

Upscale Farmhouse 14700 Everton Dr

Silver Stone Homes

This modern farmhouse master bath features his and hers separate vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower.
Photo of a large country master wet room bathroom in Oklahoma City with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Baltimore Modern Home on Elm

Home Methods

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Laurelhurst Bungalow

Olson & Jones Construction, Inc

Caleb Vandermeer
Transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, a shower curtain, white benchtops and a niche.

Transitional Bathroom

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Sacramento with light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

A Modern Surprise

Carolyn Elleman - Case Design Remodeling Inc.

This is an example of a small modern kids bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white walls and quartzite benchtops.

Freiberg Drive Master Bathroom

Liza Nicole Interiors

From natural stone to tone-on-tone, this master bath is now a soothing space to start and end the day.
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an alcove tub, gray tile and an undermount sink.

Hilltop Boy's Bath

Alter Design Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Bulaful Home Guest Bathroom

Delphinium Design

Art: Art House Charlotte Photography: Meagan Larsen Featured Article: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/a-designer-tests-ideas-in-her-own-38-square-foot-bathroom-stsetivw-vs~116189786

Greenwich Village Gem

Crafted Interiors

Amanda James Photography Hunt Architecture
Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, an alcove tub, white tile and white benchtops.

Wilmette Bathroom Upgrade

123 Remodeling Inc.

Small transitional bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Costa Mesa Guest Bathroom

Inspire Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, white floor and a sliding shower screen.

Minimalistic Masterpiece Meets Modern Warmth

Feinmann, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, a trough sink, an open shower, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Alexandria Bathroom

Bath + Kitchen

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Brentwood 2-story Family Home

User

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, marble, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, an alcove tub, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and white floor.

Capilano Highlands

Kitchen Art Design

Vertical grain wood laminate provides a modern look for this his and hers vanity. The black and gold accents add contrast to the light to mid tones of grey, within the room.

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.