Florida Tile Sequence Herringbone Mosaic in Drift was used inside the shower niche. The 2.5x9 Zenith tile in Umbia Matte from Bedrosians was used to border the wainscot.

Hilary & Charlie's Hall Bath - their only bathroom!

Skippack Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a small traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Super Budget Colorful Modern Bathroom

Room Fu - Knockout Interiors

Suzi Q. Varin / Q Weddings
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Austin with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, laminate benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

Thomasville Bathroom Update

Boyles Home Improvement Inc

Boyles Home Improvement
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Remodel of family bath

MDB Design Group

JRY & Company
This is an example 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.

[Paul] - Rénovation d'une salle de bain dans une maison des années 70

Maison Bloom Home Design

Grand plan vasque et faible profondeur pour faciliter la circulation dans une salle de bain étroite
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Northside Guest Bathroom

Kaizen Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Maple Grove Whole House Face Lift

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

When I came to stage and photoshoot the space my clients let the photographer know there wasn't a room in the whole house PID didn't do something in. When I asked why they originally contacted me they reminded me it was for a cracked tile in their owner's suite bathroom. We all had a good laugh. Tschida Construction tackled the construction end and helped remodel three bathrooms, stair railing update, kitchen update, laundry room remodel with Custom cabinets from Pro Design, and new paint and lights throughout. Their house no longer feels straight out of 1995 and has them so proud of their new spaces. That is such a good feeling as an Interior Designer and Remodeler to know you made a difference in how someone feels about the place they call home.

Parkdale Semi-Detached

Toronto Designers

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Midcentury Remix

Lori Delisle Interior Design & Decorating

My client's mother had a love for all things 60's, 70's & 80's. Her home was overflowing with original pieces in every corner, on every wall and in every nook and cranny. It was a crazy mish mosh of pieces and styles. When my clients decided to sell their parent's beloved home the task of making the craziness look welcoming seemed overwhelming but I knew that it was not only do-able but also had the potential to look absolutely amazing. We did a massive, and when I say massive, I mean MASSIVE, decluttering including an estate sale, many donation runs and haulers. Then it was time to use the special pieces I had reserved, along with modern new ones, some repairs and fresh paint here and there to revive this special gem in Willow Glen, CA for a new home owner to love.

Jonesborough Full Home Renovation

Greyscale Design

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Guest Bathroom

La Costa Cabinets & Design

A to the ceiling tiled backsplash sets the stage for this guest bathroom. In a blend of blues, this arabesque damask tile gives the space a bit of pizazz. The bamboo vanity and grey concrete tile floors add contrast.

Residencia Avenida de Europa

Gaby Molina Design

Cuarto de baño moderno con toques industriales en mobiliario e iluminación. Elementos metálicos en negro.
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain floors, a trough sink, grey floor, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathrooms

Refresh Renovations Portland Chris Kuhr

Updated, bright and contemporary. New vanity unit, LVT flooring, toilet and tub reglaze.
Small kids bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Hall Bathroom

Prompt 2 Design

Refreshed this bathroom space by brightening it up with lighter paint, and brighter vanity light. By simply updating lighting, vanity, mirror, and paint it gave a whole new life to the bathroom.

Moody Manor

Splendid Home Design

Inspiration for a small transitional kids bathroom in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, vinyl floors, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Fairpark Affordable Housing

AMD Architecture

Design ideas for a traditional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with white tile, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, subway tile, beige walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, black floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Overland Park Remodel

Picture KC

Samantha Ward
This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Imperial Crown Total Remodel

Deskins Group LLC

We remodeled both bathrooms and did a little bit of everything throughout the rest of the house. Photos: Shaun Deskins
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Frazier Bathroom Remodel

Sanctuary Homes and Remodeling

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Louisville with a two-piece toilet, beige tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, marble floors, white floor and a shower curtain.

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.