Photo of a large midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, brown tile, green tile, stone tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, green floor and green benchtops.

Miami Project

St James Design LLC

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, an undermount sink, glass benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and green benchtops.

Additional Work

C. Scott Whitten, Inc.

We completely gutted, remodeled and added on. We put in insulation in the walls, attic and added on the master bathroom and bedroom.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Fabrica

Mcmahon and Nerlich

The natural light highlights the patina of green hand-glazed tiles, concrete bath and hanging plants
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, green tile, ceramic tile, concrete floors, marble benchtops, an open shower, green benchtops, a floating vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, grey floor and a niche.

Olympia Home Remodel

Sparrow Design Company

We transformed a nondescript bathroom from the 1980s, with linoleum and a soffit over the dated vanity into a retro-eclectic oasis for the family and their guests.

Master Bath

SF Design LLC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, metal tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and green benchtops.

Winchester, MA - Transitional - Bathroom

Kountry Kraft

Winchester, MA Transitional Bathroom Designed by Thomas R. Kelly of TRK Design Company. #KountryKraft #CustomCabinetry Cabinetry Style: 3001 Door Design: CRP10161Hybrid Custom Color: Decorators White 45° Job Number: N107021

Family Home

WatchCity Kitchens LLC

This compact bath used to have the world's tiniest shower stall! We moved plumbing and heating as well as raised a window to get a full sized tub/shower into the space.

Evanston Guest Bathroom

Maura Braun Interior Design, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, purple walls, furniture-like cabinets, stone tile, slate floors, marble benchtops, green floor, a sliding shower screen and green benchtops.

Granite

Select Stone

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, white floor, a hinged shower door and green benchtops.

Bathroom with swinging door and reclaimed wood step

Studio Bergtraun AIA

To best use the space in this tight Bathroom the Linen Closet glass door swings 180 degrees and doubles as the shower door. A locally sourced reclaimed wood step with live edge leads to the bath-tub. Vetrazzo countertops, a green material made with recycled glass. Photo: Muffy Kibbey

Cresson Drive

LoneStar Design Build

Sonja Quintero
Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and green benchtops.

Craftsman Remodel

Turning Leaf Builders

Cherry throughout this bathroom from the Custom made Cherry vanity, to the custom mirror and medicine cabinet to match. The owner wanted all areas of the house to have a balance and feel that was well thought out, execution was perfect!

Dynasty Heights

S.I.D.Ltd.

Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Hong Kong with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a vessel sink, an open shower, green benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Guest Bath Remodel

Four Brothers Design + Build

Greg Hadley
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and green benchtops.

Craftsman Residence

Inchoate

This is an example of a large arts and crafts kids bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, green benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Clearwater Retreat

Wes Hanson Builders, Inc.

Photo of a country bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, green walls, a trough sink, grey floor, a shower curtain and green benchtops.

Kensington Ensuite

STUDIO GRILO

A series of light touch interventions within a Victorian terraced house in Kensington culminated with the refurbishment of the main bedroom ensuite. The existing bathroom was in need of renovation works that would benefit from key layout adjustments. Great attention was given to the detailing of the new joinery elements in pursuit of a sumptuous and textured atmosphere. Two marble slabs were carefully sourced to clad the alcove bath and form the vanity splashback and counter. Woven rattan panels infill the oak framed cabinetry in a confluence of materials and techniques that dialogue with the pre-existing Victorian heritage.

Mediterranean Bathroom

This is an example of a mediterranean bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, a drop-in sink, louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops and green benchtops.

Master Bath

SF Design LLC.

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, metal tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and green benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Green Benchtops

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.