Beach style bathroom in Jackson with an undermount sink, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower and mosaic tile.

Mabe Master Bath Remodel

Erica Lea Design Studios

Dan Rockafello
Design ideas for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, blue cabinets, beige tile, beige floor, porcelain floors, shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige walls and a hinged shower door.

Classic Bath

Mark Williams Design

Erica George Dines
Large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with a freestanding tub, blue cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and marble.

Coastal Bathroom Remodel

Wyman Lane Interiors

Coastal inspired bathroom remodel with a white and blue color scheme accented with brass and brushed nickel. The design features a board and batten wall detail, open shelving niche with wicker baskets for added texture and storage, a double sink vanity in a beautiful ink blue color with shaker style doors and a white quartz counter top which adds a light and airy feeling to the space. The alcove shower is tiled from floor to ceiling with a marble pattern porcelain tile which includes a niche for shampoo and a penny round tile mosaic floor detail. The wall and ceiling color is SW Westhighland White 7566.

Rocking it in KOHIMARAMA

Du Bois Design Ltd

This bathroom was designed for specifically for my clients’ overnight guests. My clients felt their previous bathroom was too light and sparse looking and asked for a more intimate and moodier look. The mirror, tapware and bathroom fixtures have all been chosen for their soft gradual curves which create a flow on effect to each other, even the tiles were chosen for their flowy patterns. The smoked bronze lighting, door hardware, including doorstops were specified to work with the gun metal tapware. A 2-metre row of deep storage drawers’ float above the floor, these are stained in a custom inky blue colour – the interiors are done in Indian Ink Melamine. The existing entrance door has also been stained in the same dark blue timber stain to give a continuous and purposeful look to the room. A moody and textural material pallet was specified, this made up of dark burnished metal look porcelain tiles, a lighter grey rock salt porcelain tile which were specified to flow from the hallway into the bathroom and up the back wall. A wall has been designed to divide the toilet and the vanity and create a more private area for the toilet so its dominance in the room is minimised - the focal areas are the large shower at the end of the room bath and vanity. The freestanding bath has its own tumbled natural limestone stone wall with a long-recessed shelving niche behind the bath - smooth tiles for the internal surrounds which are mitred to the rough outer tiles all carefully planned to ensure the best and most practical solution was achieved. The vanity top is also a feature element, made in Bengal black stone with specially designed grooves creating a rock edge.

Color Kaleidoscope

Thomas Puckett Designs

Luxury New York City apartment powder room
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Simply Beautiful Primary Ensuite Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

A beautifully remodeled primary bathroom ensuite inspired by the homeowner’s European travels. This spacious bathroom was dated and had a cold cave like shower. The homeowner desired a beautiful space with a European feel, like the ones she discovered on her travels to Europe. She also wanted a privacy door separating the bathroom from her bedroom. The designer opened up the closed off shower by removing the soffit and dark cabinet next to the shower to add glass and let light in. Now the entire room is bright and airy with marble look porcelain tile throughout. The archway was added to frame in the under-mount tub. The double vanity in a soft gray paint and topped with Corian Quartz compliments the marble tile. The new chandelier along with the chrome fixtures add just the right amount of luxury to the room. Now when you come in from the bedroom you are enticed to come in and stay a while in this beautiful space.

Blue & Brass Guest Bath

Michelle Lecinski

Design ideas for a small country kids bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporary Hall Bathroom

Perch Interiors Inc.

A creative use of natural materials and soft colors make this hall bathroom a standout
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, white tile, stone tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Baths $25,000 to $50,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

MUSE Residential, Inc., Concord, North Carolina, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath $25,000 to $50,000
Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and an alcove shower.

CASA DM

MID | architettura

Nel bagno di Casa DM abbiamo giocato con il colore e con i materiali, scegliendo la bellissima carta da parati Mediterranea di Fornasetti. Progetto: MID | architettura Photo by: Roy Bisschops

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Sycamore St

Interior Re-Styling LLC.

Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Omaha with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse Master Bath

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

After renovating their neutrally styled master bath Gardner/Fox helped their clients create this farmhouse-inspired master bathroom, with subtle modern undertones. The original room was dominated by a seldom-used soaking tub and shower stall. Now, the master bathroom includes a glass-enclosed shower, custom walnut double vanity, make-up vanity, linen storage, and a private toilet room.

Palisades

Anne Rae Design

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with open cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Coastal Bathroom | Coronado

J Hill Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Berrywood Road

Marilyn Hill Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Brentwood- Family Renovation

Interior Anthology

Photography Credit: Andrea Behrends
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Eclectic Bathroom

Inspiration for an eclectic bathroom in Tampa with blue cabinets, an alcove shower and blue tile.

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.