Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom

Sadie & Co

Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Montgomeryville First Floor and Master Bath

Harth Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Fresh Transitional Remodel in Willow Glen

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Industrial Loft Kitchen & Master Bath

Neil Kelly Company

The "Dream of the '90s" was alive in this industrial loft condo before Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Erika Altenhofen got her hands on it. No new roof penetrations could be made, so we were tasked with updating the current footprint. Erika filled the niche with much needed storage provisions, like a shelf and cabinet. The shower tile will replaced with stunning blue "Billie Ombre" tile by Artistic Tile. An impressive marble slab was laid on a fresh navy blue vanity, white oval mirrors and fitting industrial sconce lighting rounds out the remodeled space.

Silver Spring second story addition and kitchen

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern on the North End

Emily Moss Designs

Design ideas for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Квартира 47 м для яркой девушки

IN-DECO

Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, a vessel sink, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Kids bath with blue vanity

Distinctive Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Wansley Tiny House, built by Movable Roots Tiny Home Builders

Tiny Modern Homes

Wansley Tiny House, built by Movable Roots Tiny Home Builders in Melbourne, FL
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Canyon Meadows Residence

LD&A

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, a niche and a shower seat.

North Shore Master Suite

Normandy Remodeling

His and hers navy blue vanity with gold hardware and polished chrome fixtures. Photo by Normandy Remodeling
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, an alcove shower, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

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.

Detail of crystal doorknob

Buyuk Interiors, Inc.

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and white floor.

Plymouth Upper Level Gets Glam Addition & Remodel

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

alyssa lee photography
Transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

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.

Transitional Bathroom

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a hinged shower door and a laundry.

Philip

Wilkes Architects - Princeton Design Guild

Catherine "Cie" Stroud Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Coastal Living Remodel

Dora Brigham Interiors

Leonard Ortiz
Photo of a beach style 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with white walls, mosaic tile floors, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathrooms

C&M Woodworking

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Traditional master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone tile, white walls and marble floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue 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.