This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Mclean Street Renovation

East Coast Village Homes

Contemporary bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Marble Master Bathroom in San Diego

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

This remodel went from a tiny corner bathroom, to a charming full master bathroom with a large walk in closet. The Master Bathroom was over sized so we took space from the bedroom and closets to create a double vanity space with herringbone glass tile backsplash. We were able to fit in a linen cabinet with the new master shower layout for plenty of built-in storage. The bathroom are tiled with hex marble tile on the floor and herringbone marble tiles in the shower. Paired with the brass plumbing fixtures and hardware this master bathroom is a show stopper and will be cherished for years to come. Space Plans & Design, Interior Finishes by Signature Designs Kitchen Bath. Photography Gail Owens

Brooklyn Residence

Ovadia Design Group

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

GL33

Estudio Reciente

Photo of a scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Madrid with an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, concrete floors, grey floor, an open shower and a two-piece toilet.

Burleith Rowhouse

Landis Architects | Builders

For the primary bath renovation on the second level, we slightly expanded the footprint of the bathroom by incorporating an existing closet and short hallway. The inviting new bath is black and gray with gold tile accents and now has a double sink vanity with warm wood tones.

Tour of Homes 2014: #10 Bloedel Custom Homes, LLC

Cherry City Interiors & Design

Builder/Remodeler: Bloedel Custom Homes, LLC- Ryan Bloedel....Materials provided by: Cherry City Interiors & Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

Beautiful Bright Broadway

John Sutton Photography

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, an integrated sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Transitional Beauty

Zetooney Hanson Interiors

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

St Ives | Serene & Urban | Main Bathroom & Ensuite

Novale Bathrooms

Master Ensuite
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Summit Vista

Laura Lochrin Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Absolute Waterfront at Wynnum

Hezzelic Homes

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Emmy On Como

Chisholm Constructions

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Custom Modern Home | Dernancourt

HBC Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Californian Bungalow

Lancaster Homes

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

The Sanctuary

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

San Francisco Floating House

Robert Nebolon Architects

Published around the world: Master Bathroom with low window inside shower stall for natural light. Shower is a true-divided lite design with tempered glass for safety. Shower floor is of small cararra marble tile. Interior by Robert Nebolon and Sarah Bertram. Robert Nebolon Architects; California Coastal design San Francisco Modern, Bay Area modern residential design architects, Sustainability and green design Matthew Millman: photographer Link to New York Times May 2013 article about the house: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/16/greathomesanddestinations/the-houseboat-of-their-dreams.html?_r=0

160 Murray

TRL Construction & Design

Office bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Two phase Chappaqua, Westchester County, NY Project 2019

Leicht Westchester-Greenwich

A special LEICHT Westchester | Greenwich project. Located in Chappaqua, Westchester County, NY. this beautiful project was done in two phases, guest house first and then the main house. In the main house, we did the kitchen and butler pantry, living area and bar, laundry room; master bathroom and master closet, three bathrooms. In the guest house, we did the kitchen and bar; laundry; guest bath and master bath. All LEICHT. All cabinetry is "CARRE FS" in Frosty White finish color and the wood you see is all TOPOS in walnut color. 2 kitchens 7 bathrooms Laundry room Closet Pantry We enjoyed every step of the way working on this project. A wonderful family that worked with us in true collaboration to create this beautiful final outcome. Designer: Leah Diamond – LEICHT Westchester |Greenwich Photographer: Zdravko Cota

Turtle Hatch

Linda Sonders Design

Beach style master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Gray 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.