Peter Krupenye
Transitional bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile and white walls.

Ponin Gray

Space Harmony

Colin Perry
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile and grey walls.

Elegant Navy Blue Guest Bath

Artistic Kitchens - Kristi Hodson

An elegant, traditional guest bath with navy blue cabinets, polished nickel hardware, white quartz, and black tile floor.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathrooms

JP FLOORS & DESIGN

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ericson Master Bathroom 2

Before and After Builders, Inc.

New custom vanity cabinet with pull-out drawers!
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Fresh and Clean Primary Bath

B. Chic Interiors

Vanity & Medicine Cabinets
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mosaic Sparkly Wall Behind Vanity

KraftMaster Renovations

Mosaic shale master bathroom is compact but has a large walk-in shower with a shower bench and beautiful opalescent tile that lines the walls. The mosaic tile on the vanity wall brings out a little more shine and compliments the chrome fixtures.

Project Stowe Reno - Major home renovation

Delaney's Design

You would never know this bathroom is over 20 years old! In the spirit of conserving the budget as well as our environment - we gave the vanity new life with new doors, drawer fronts, hardware and fresh paint! The black fixtures add an elegant "punch" to the space. Custom quartz countertops, new flooring, and unique tile pattern round out the renovation!

Burnt Hills Horse Ranch Master Bath

Marianne Ashley Designs

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ranch Style

Think Chic Interiors

A Jill and Jill bathroom made to grow up with, this bright bathroom features a custom navy vanity, white Porcelanosa tile, Feiss vanity lights and Kohler chrome hardware.

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.

Brick Backsplash + Shower

Fireclay Tile

Installing our blue think brick from floor to ceiling on the vanity wall gives height to this hotel bathroom. Playing with two patterns, herringbone and vertical stack, on the same wall is a simple and effective way to make your space more dynamic. DESIGN Sara Combs + Rich Combs PHOTOS Margaret Austin Photography

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.

Windsor Bathrooms

Irwin Construction, LLC

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

MASTER BATH REMODEL

Deb Shababy

A navy blue vanity cabinet anchors this bath redo.
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

British West Indies Custom Home in Naples

Simonsen-Hickok Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Miami with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

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.

Otter Ridge Primary Bathroom

KB Design

The clients summer vacation home had an extra large walk-in closet in the primary bedroom. Since the room did not have an attached bathroom, and an oversized closet wasn't necessary with it being a seasonal home and having an excess of storage elsewhere- we decided to use the space to create a Primary Suite. The client picked a wonderful blue palette that compliments the views of the lake outside so perfectly. We added a custom double vanity with plenty of storage, a large, glass walk-in shower and lots of pretty details she picked out in all the tile work.

Playa Azul Primary Bathroom

Jamie Loren Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, shaker cabinets, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a built-in vanity.

Otsego Basement

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

When an old neighbor referred us to a new construction home built in my old stomping grounds I was excited. First, close to home. Second it was the EXACT same floor plan as the last house I built. We had a local contractor, Curt Schmitz sign on to do the construction and went to work on layout and addressing their wants, needs, and wishes for the space. Since they had a fireplace upstairs they did not want one int he basement. This gave us the opportunity for a whole wall of built-ins with Smart Source for major storage and display. We also did a bar area that turned out perfectly. The space also had a space room we dedicated to work out space with a barn door. We did luxury vinyl plank throughout, even in the bathroom, which we have been doing increasingly.

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.