Transitional Full Home Remodel (Drysdale)

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.

Appartamento - Tivoli

Luca Tranquilli Photographer

Luca Tranquilli
Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, mosaic tile, light hardwood floors, wood benchtops and black benchtops.

Clasen Master Suite Remodel

College City Design Build

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, black cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, beige floor and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom

The Middleton Group

Blake Middleton
Photo of a country bathroom in Charleston with an undermount sink, black cabinets and an alcove shower.

Oakland, Magnolia St

Feraru & Associates Building and Design Inc

Inspiration for a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Harbor Springs Basement Bath

Studio Haven Interiors

New construction basement bath
This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Other with black cabinets, an undermount sink, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, beaded inset cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and a niche.

ЖК Променад

ON Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Saint Petersburg with louvered cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Monte Vista - W Hollywood Ave

Boerne Kitchens and Baths

This 1930's vintage bathroom was converted back to a vintage bathroom after an unfortunate remodel in the 1960s. The custom made hex tile floor and shower floor brought back that 1930's look. 3 X 12 subway tiles for the walls brought it more up to date. Burnished Gold fixtures from Kohler and a Toto Toilet make it very 2020. Sconces provide lighting for the mirror. The vanity was custom built and the top was a cast iron Kohler top with integrated sink.

Downtown Lancaster Guest Bathroom

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Grid sliding shower door
Small modern bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Reforma "El Putxet"

Sincro

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Ashton Heights Addition+Renovation

WINN Design+Build

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper, green walls and mosaic tile floors.

Oddingsells

HALLETT & Co.

The guest bathroom inside this 18th century home featured outdated design elements reminiscent of the 1990s. By redesigning the original footprint of the space and interchanging the old fixtures with customized pieces, the bathroom now interweaves modern-day functionality with its historical characteristics. Photography by Atlantic Archives

Design Squared Project

Hibou Design & Co.

This black and white master en-suite features mixed metals and a unique custom mosaic design.
This is an example of a large scandinavian master bathroom in Montreal with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

S3 Developments

Northbound Media

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Квартира в историческом центре Петербурга

Мария Панченко

This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, an urinal, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, black floor and black benchtops.

Boho Bathroom

Ashleys Building and Construction, LLC.

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Ashland Midsummers Night

Suzanne Childress Design

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom

Pelco Builders

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey walls, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bathroom Reno

Well Refined Renovations

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Starr Homes for 2018 Artisan Home Tour in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Black Cabinets and an Alcove 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.