Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, medium wood cabinets, stone tile, marble benchtops, grey floor, an alcove tub and grey benchtops.

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

Plan 18 At The Residences

Touchstone Living

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Las Vegas with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and a shower curtain.

Classic guest bathroom

Natalie Howe Design

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, stone tile, a one-piece toilet, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Manhattan Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation by NYKB

NYKB

This Manhattan bathroom makes use of a grey mosaic tiled bathtub and marble patterned wall to tie together the space and add an extra touch of sophistication.

Monkton Sage Green Carrera Marble Bathroom

Taylor Made Custom Contracting Inc.

The goal of this bath was to create a spa-like feel. Opting for the dominant color of white accented by sage green contributed to the successful outcome. A 54” white vanity with double sinks topped with Carrera marble continued the monochromatic color scheme. The Eva collection of Moen brand fixtures in a brushed nickel finish were selected for the faucet, towel ring, paper holder, and towel bars. Double bands of glass mosaic tile and niche backing accented the 3x6 Brennero Carrera tile on the shower walls. A Moentrol valve faucet was installed in the shower in order to have force and flow balance.

De Haro House

Levy Art + Architecture

Cesar Rubio
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a shower curtain, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, cement tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, grey walls, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Redondo Beach Residence

Dannielle Albrecht Designs

Photo of a small beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Private Residence, Boca Raton FL (RPYCC)

J.P. DiMisa Luxury Homes, Inc.

Design ideas for a large beach style bathroom in Miami with louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Remodel of family bath

MDB Design Group

JRY & Company
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Kohler Products

Castle Building & Remodeling

Large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, white tile, subway tile, black walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

CLASSIC GUEST and CHILDREN'S BATHROOM

HAVEN design+building llc

The marble look porcelain tiled shower walls and the basket weave floor tile complement the White marble vanity top and gray stained wood cabinetry. Classic contemporary styling and attention to detail make this double duty bathroom a sophisticated but functional space for the family's two young children as well as guests. Removing a wall and expanding into a closet allowed the additional space needed for a double vanity and generous room in front of the combined tub/shower. HAVEN design+building llc

Upper West Side Condominium Renovation

Pett & Associates, LLC

Renovated bathroom "After" photo of a gut renovation of a 1960's apartment on Central Park West, New York Photo: Elizabeth Dooley
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and a pedestal sink.

Choy Residence

Terry and Terry Architecture

Detail of Bathroom Ethan Kaplan Photagraphy
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, white walls, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Contemporary Bathrooms

Nancy Hansen Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Old Town Park City, Ut

Home Style

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with quartzite benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, porcelain floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bellevue Newport Shores Whole House Remodel

Riddle Construction & Design

This is an example of a large transitional kids bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Noe Valley Home

Pauline Soffa Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Breezy Beach Bathroom

Michelle Greder of Greder Designs LLC

I love the juxtaposition of the teal against the sandy flowing tones of the rest of the field tile.
This is an example of a small beach style master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

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.