Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Soothing Charmer | Bath Remodel

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By Thrive Design Group
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 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.

Can Deus

Dawson Design Group

Brady Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Свет и цвет

QT INTERIOR DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, orange tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a laundry.

Smithtown Complete Remodel

Dezigns by Esabel

Smithtown - Pool Bath
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in New York with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Chatham Residence

Kotzen Interiors, LLP

Richard Mandelkorn
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, an alcove shower, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured walls and white benchtops.

The Ranch House in Almaden Valley

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Inspiration for an expansive country master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Basement Rear Extension and Full Refurbishment

Pencil and Brick

This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in London with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Moody Modern Bathroom

Balboa Design Group

Great design makes all the difference - bold material choices were just what was needed to give this little bathroom some BIG personality! Our clients wanted a dark, moody vibe, but had always heard that using dark colors in a small space would only make it feel smaller. Not true! Introducing a larger vanity cabinet with more storage and replacing the tub with an expansive walk-in shower immediately made the space feel larger, without any structural alterations. We went with a dark graphite tile that had a mix of texture on the walls and in the shower, but then anchored the space with white shiplap on the upper portion of the walls and a graphic floor tile (with mostly white and light gray tones). This technique of balancing dark tones with lighter tones is key to achieving those moody vibes, without creeping into cavernous territory. Subtle gray/blue/green tones on the vanity blend in well, but still pop in the space, and matte black fixtures add fantastic contrast to really finish off the whole look!

Pacific Heights Renovation: Girls' Bath

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Newly constructed double vanity bath with separate soaking tub and shower for two teenage sisters. Subway tile, herringbone tile, porcelain handle lever faucets, and schoolhouse style light fixtures give a vintage twist to a contemporary bath.

Rollingwood Home

Marion Interior Design

Mid-sized country kids bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Treasure Island Beach Condo Renovation

Smith & Steele Designs & Renovations

Design By Amy Smith
This is an example of a small beach style kids bathroom in Tampa with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Pepper

Yellow House

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Blue and White Bathroom

Sandra Cross Interiors Inc.

Stephani Buchman Photography
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Girls' bathroom

Jocelyne Borys Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Updated Beach Bathroom

MC Design LLC

A second vanity replaced a bathtub in this Jack-and-Jill bathroom. A custom wood framed oval mirror hangs from the ceiling in front of the glass block window, creating the ideal lighting conditions to apply makeup in the daylight.

Transitional Craftsman Home

Studio Boise, LLC

Design by Studio Boise. Photography by Cesar Martinez.
Large transitional master bathroom in Boise with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Berrywood Road

Marilyn Hill Interiors

Design ideas 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.

Bellevue | Modern Farmhouse

Heiser Designs

A master bath transformation in Bellevue showcasing a timeless farmhouse look with a modern twist. The flooring features a classic natural marble that is crafted into a contemporary pattern creating a perfect harmony in this modern farmhouse design.

Merrimack On Main

Walczak Design And Build

THE PROBLEM Our client had recently purchased a beautiful home on the Merrimack River with breathtaking views. Unfortunately the views did not extend to the primary bedroom which was on the front of the house. In addition, the second floor did not offer a secondary bathroom for guests or other family members. THE SOLUTION Relocating the primary bedroom with en suite bath to the front of the home introduced complex framing requirements, however we were able to devise a plan that met all the requirements that our client was seeking. In addition to a riverfront primary bedroom en suite bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a new full bathroom, a small deck was built off the primary bedroom offering expansive views through the full height windows and doors. Updates from custom stained hardwood floors, paint throughout, updated lighting and more completed every room of the floor.

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.