The clean lines and bright color palate are welcoming.
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts kids bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like 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 and limestone benchtops.

Tiny Bathroom

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Due to structural and budget constraints the footprint of the tiny bathroom stayed the same, but the pedestal sink increases floor space and the clear glass shower panel increases visual space.

Primary Bath 1 Before & After

Allison DeMarte Design

Small transitional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Apartamento con espacio libre

Shiba Design

Small modern master bathroom in Other with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, brown floor and a single vanity.

Our Projects

Ashley Elliot Design

Adorable kid's bathroom with fun wall art, house plants and a modern farmhouse meets industrial vibe!
This is an example of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Bridgeport with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Belle Ayre

Aloe Design Studio

Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, white walls, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, porcelain floors, black floor, a shower curtain and a two-piece toilet.

Seeing Blue

Victoria Highfill

This is an example of a small modern kids bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Moon Township Bathroom

Srw Contracting Inc

This is an example of a small modern kids bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Black and white bathroom

Keilty Remodeling LLC

Chris Keilty
Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boise with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls and linoleum floors.

Glencove Road

Seneca Home Staging

Janelle Ancillotti
Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, vinyl floors and solid surface benchtops.

Wessex Home Remodel

Innovative Custom Homes

Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in Boise with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink and laminate benchtops.

Small Bathroom BIG LOOK...

Capitol District Supply

Bertch Alder Dawn corner vanity and matching corner medicine cabinet with a Cambria Quartz counter. Delta Cassidy Single Hole Facuet
This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, travertine floors, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls and engineered quartz benchtops.

Grand Street Co-Op

Pett & Associates, LLC

We kept the original cast iron tub for this bathroom and had it re-glazed. We used textured subway tile from Home Depot on the walls and a grey/ green mosaic on the floors.

Bathroom Renovation

Nova Design Builders LLC

Condo Bathroom Renovation
Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Mifflin Apartments

Kaminski + Pew

Bathroom with herringbone pattern white subway tile surround and black hexagon tile flooring.
This is an example of a small industrial bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Leach

Heller Cabinetry

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orlando with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Primary Bedroom and Bathroom Renovation

phep design studio

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in San Luis Obispo with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass sheet wall, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Turtle Rock, Irvine

CC interior design

CC Interior Design | Beatta Bosworth Photography
Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Brossard

MissDesign!

Kina Baril Bergeron
This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, laminate benchtops, turquoise floor and a shower curtain.

Oakley Home and Deck Addition, New Garage

M&M Design Studio

A view of the master bathroom, where the color palette naturally transitions from the adjacent spaces.
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, cement tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

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.