Blue tile master bathroom.
Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with an alcove shower, blue tile, white floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

River West: Elston

Lugbill Designs

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Randwick Project

Braeside Building & Joinery

Beach themed bathroom with stunning Herringbone blue glass tile feature wall.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with blue tile, white tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and an alcove shower.

Blue Opal Bathroom

Mercury Mosaics and Tile

4"x4" Subway Tile - 22E Blue Opal
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, black floor and a shower curtain.

Greenlead

Miri Design Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Hertfordshire with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, a console sink, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

The Carrara marble windowsill ledge creates design touch in the quaint guest bathroom.
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Eclectic Kids Bathroom

Jennifer Kizzee Design

This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

Smart lighting, shades, whole-home audio, entertainment, and more

Springboard Automation

The bathroom gets integrated sound, and fully dimmable smart lighting. Great for when you want some music in the morning or don't want to be jarred awake in the night with the lights at 100% brightness.

BUILD Nashville Tile

Build Nashville

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtops and a built-in vanity.

City Revival

JAZ Design, Inc.

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

La Mesa

Ashton & Hope Construction

Designed by: Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design Photo by: Matthew Weir
Photo of a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Santa Barbara with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, cement tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

Wilmington, Delaware

Lauren Rubin Architecture

alyssa kirsten
Design ideas for a large modern kids bathroom in Wilmington with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

TO Renovation

Jack Grace Carpentry

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Hartford bathroom remodel

i.d. | interior design

Andrea Rugg
Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Blue Master Bath

Provanti Designs, Inc

Reallocated space for improved functionality gives this small traditional bathroom a fresh new beginning. Design was based upon the client’s love for the Ann Sacks Blue Dolomite marble.

Lanterman Residence

HartmanBaldwin Design/Build

Photo by Meghan Beierle-O’Brien
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove shower, blue tile, white tile, white walls, a hinged shower door, a niche and a shower seat.

Vail21

Kasia Karska Design

Brent Bingham Photography: http://www.brentbinghamphoto.com/

Harding Avenue Baths

Niemand Interiors LLC

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with a console sink, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile and marble floors.

Carol & Steve's Groovy Mid-Century Baths & Main Suite

Arciform

A mid-century master bath with soaking tub, walk in shower, powder room and his & hers sinks. Design by Kristyn Bester. Photos by Photo Art Portraits

Prospect Avenue

Kiyohara Moffitt

Photographer: Rick Ueda
Photo of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Blue Tile

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.