Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, wood-look tile, white walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, blue benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and recessed.

Sonya Hall Bath

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Design ideas for a small beach style kids bathroom in Baltimore with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

PV Remodel 2

Sanders Design Studio llc

Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, limestone floors, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

Silver Spring second story addition and kitchen

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

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 Bungalow

Melinda Mandell Interior Design

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Clayton Drive Master Bath

Glenbrook Cabinetry

In this project, Glenbrook Cabinetry helped to create a modern farmhouse-inspired master bathroom. First, we designed a walnut double vanity, stained with Night Forest to allow the warmth of the grain to show through. Next on the opposing wall, we designed a make-up vanity to expanded storage and counter space. We additionally crafted a complimenting linen closet in the private toilet room with custom cut-outs. Each built-in piece uses brass hardware to bring warmth and a bit of contrast to the cool tones of the cabinetry and flooring. The finishing touch is the custom shiplap wall coverings, which add a slightly rustic touch to the room.

White and Blue Bathroom Freshen Up

Savvy Interiors

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, subway tile, solid surface benchtops and white benchtops.

Haro

Keith Baker Design Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Gold Accent Bathroom Remodel

Bath, Kitchen and Tile Center

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Wilmington with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Conch Cottage

David L. Smith Interiors

Hansen & Bringle custom cabinetry is painted Sherwin Williams "Belize" with a Silestone "Yukon" countertop. The vessel sink is by Decolav in the Lagoon color. A mother of pearl mirror hangs above the sink and the tile is sourced locally from Island City Tile.

Cape Henlopen Dr. - Lewes, Delaware

Excel Builders

Inspiration for a large beach style master bathroom in Other with louvered cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, green tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Newport Waterfront

Blackband Design

Photo of an expansive beach style master bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Colonial Clean

TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Arlington Bathroom - Royal Blue and Gold

Ready 2 Remodel

A Customized Space Saving Bathroom with a Blue and Gold Shaker style Vanity and Finish. Vanity Includes Custom Shelving and Carrara A Quartz with one Under mount sink. For extra storage we included the Over the Toilet Wall Cabinet. The Alcove Shower Stall has White subway Tile with white corner shelves and a Smoky Blue Shower Floor.

Dark Timber Street 1

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Charleston with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, blue walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

West University project

Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes

Tk Images
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, marble, marble floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an alcove shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Glen Lake Cottage

Villa Decor

Ashley Avila Photography
Large beach style kids bathroom in Grand Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

That Old Barn

Refined House, LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

White & Blue Traditional Bathroom

Kitchen Studio

Diane Wandmaker
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Albuquerque with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

SW Portland Tudor

Ann McCulloch Shop & Studio

Detail of master bathroom backsplash. Photo by David Hiser
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, marble benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, grey walls and mosaic tile 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.