Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with an alcove tub, a corner shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Fabrica

Mcmahon and Nerlich

The natural light highlights the patina of green hand-glazed tiles, concrete bath and hanging plants
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, green tile, ceramic tile, concrete floors, marble benchtops, an open shower, green benchtops, a floating vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, grey floor and a niche.

Surrey Hills bathrooms

Jasmine McClelland Design

Main bedroom en suite
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, mosaic tile, marble floors, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Canning Vale Bathroom Renovation

On The Ball Bathrooms

Wet Room Bathroom, Wet Room Renovations, Open Shower Dark Bathroom, Dark Bathroom, Dark Grey Bathrooms, Bricked Bath In Shower Area, Matte Black On Grey Background, Walk In Shower, Wall Hung White Vanity

Historic Algiers Shotgun

Nsight Kitchen and Bath Design

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in New Orleans with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Guest Bathroom Remodel (Kekic)

Mariano & Co., LLC

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Grey Tiled Bathroom and Shower ~ Streetsboro, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this bathroom, a Medallion Gold Providence Vanity with Classic Paint Irish Crème was installed with Zodiaq Portfolio London Sky Corian on the countertop and on top of the window seat. A regular rectangular undermount sink with Vesi widespread lavatory faucet in brushed nickel. A Cardinal shower with partition in clear glass with brushed nickel hardware. Mansfield Pro-fit Air Massage bath and Brizo Transitional Hydrati shower with h2Okinetic technology in brushed nickel. Kohler Cimarron comfort height toilet in white.

Soothing Charmer | Bath Remodel

User

By Thrive Design Group
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and recessed-panel cabinets.

Mid Valley Modern Farmhouse

Inplace, LTD

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity, an alcove tub, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, a shower curtain and a single vanity.

Cottonwood Heights Remodel

Shearer Designs

Modern Traditional small bathroom
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, grey 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 sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Navy is a Neutral Ranch Remodel & Addition

KBG Design

Beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops and a shower curtain.

Ashton Heights Renovation

WINN Design+Build

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, marble, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, blue walls and an undermount sink.

Chelsea Apartment

Prime Renovations, Inc.

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Whole Home Renovation - Oakland

The Home Co.

Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Saratoga Whimsy House

Cathie Hong Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, pink tile, glass tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

seacliff modernist residence / huntington beach

Moss Yaw Design studio

Custom flat-panel cabinetry in dark grey contrasts the minimalist monochrome material palette, with white wall tile in various patterns and a barn-style shower enclosure

Gamma Beta

Josh Wynne Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Creighton Woods

Judith Balis Interiors

I used a patterned tile on the floor, warm wood on the vanity, and dark molding on the walls to give this small bathroom a ton of character.
Inspiration for a small country 3/4 bathroom in Boise with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Concord Bathroom Renovation - Edina

Thompson Construction

Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, a niche and a double vanity.

Kingsbury Bathroom

Phillip Harrison Interiors

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.

All Wall Tile 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.