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.

Rossmoyne Bathroom

On The Ball Bathrooms

Design ideas for a bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

MIDTOWN LOFT

studio PPARK

This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and an open shower.

Concord Bathroom Renovation - Edina

Thompson Construction

White oak vanity
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a shower/bathtub combo and an open shower.

MARAIS

Studio Yzé

Rénovation d'un triplex de 70m² dans un Hôtel Particulier situé dans le Marais. Le premier enjeu de ce projet était de retravailler et redéfinir l'usage de chacun des espaces de l'appartement. Le jeune couple souhaitait également pouvoir recevoir du monde tout en permettant à chacun de rester indépendant et garder son intimité. Ainsi, chaque étage de ce triplex offre un grand volume dans lequel vient s'insérer un usage : Au premier étage, l'espace nuit, avec chambre et salle d'eau attenante. Au rez-de-chaussée, l'ancien séjour/cuisine devient une cuisine à part entière En cours anglaise, l'ancienne chambre devient un salon avec une salle de bain attenante qui permet ainsi de recevoir aisément du monde. Les volumes de cet appartement sont baignés d'une belle lumière naturelle qui a permis d'affirmer une palette de couleurs variée dans l'ensemble des pièces de vie. Les couleurs intenses gagnent en profondeur en se confrontant à des matières plus nuancées comme le marbre qui confèrent une certaine sobriété aux espaces. Dans un jeu de variations permanentes, le clair-obscur révèle les contrastes de couleurs et de formes et confère à cet appartement une atmosphère à la fois douce et élégante.

10th Street - Bathroom

Mowery Marsh Architects LLC

The blue subway tile provides a focal point in the kids bathroom. The ceiling detail conceals an HVAC access panel. Blackstock Photography
Photo of a contemporary kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a wall-mount toilet, subway tile and an open shower.

A Lifetime of Comfort

CARNEMARK design + build

photography by Anice Hoachlander
Large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, grey walls, grey floor, an open shower, a niche and a shower seat.

Sleek modern master bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Red Ranch Studio photography
Large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

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.

Transitional Full Home Remodel (Drysdale)

Mariano & Co., LLC

The Hall Bathroom is a zero-threshold shower with floor to ceiling Islandia Hawaii Glass subway tile surround, Tundra Grey Basket weave flooring throughout and a black vanity with Nouveau Calcatta white quartz counter top.

Midcentury Atomic Ranch Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Custom Kitchens by John Wilkins, Inc.

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors and an open shower.

Kingston Street Extension

Ashworth Parkes Architects

Justin Paget
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Essex with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, flat-panel cabinets, a wall-mount sink and an open shower.

Mid- Century Modern Bath Remodel

Dercon Construction

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Neva Towers

Mirris.design

Contemporary bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, an integrated sink, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Reuilly

atelier daaa

Photo : BCDF Studio
Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Appartement Jouffroy d'Abbans-

Agence KP-Architecte d'intérieur

Nous avons réussi à créer la salle de bain de la chambre des filles dans un ancien placard
This is an example of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, a single vanity, a floating vanity, white cabinets, an alcove tub, pink tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, a console sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a shower seat.

Modern Bamboo Bathroom

La Costa Cabinets & Design

A cramped and partitioned primary bathroom gets a facelift with an open concept based on neutral tones and natural textures. A warm bamboo floating vanity anchors the room, with large format porcelain tile covering the entire floor. A walk in shower glass panel mirrors a etched glass privacy panel for the commode. The tub is flanked my partial walls that act as a tub filler mount and bench. Niches in each space add function and style, blending seamlessly in with the tile. A large trough sink sits below an inset custom framed mirror.

Bathroom Design & Renovation - Listing Preparation

The Home Co.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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.

Elliott Home-Downstairs Remodel

Karen Boyer Designs

The original bathroom was very small with only a toilet and sink. We expanded the space to the guest bedroom and added a wall in shower and therapeutic tub

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and an Open Shower

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.