Transitional master bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

9th Ave

CM Natural Designs

Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, marble floors, marble benchtops and an alcove shower.

Master Bathroom

dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, marble benchtops, an undermount tub, grey walls, marble floors, marble and a shower seat.

Hollycrest

Woodcreek Designs

Rachel Reed Photography
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Traditional Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Chesterfield

Amareaux Interior Design Inc.

True Spaces Photography
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, metal tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Neighborhood Charm

Anchor Builders

This remodel went from a tiny story-and-a-half Cape Cod, to a charming full two-story home. The Master Bathroom has a custom built double vanity with plenty of built-in storage between the sinks and in the recessed medicine cabinet. The walls are done in a Sherwin Williams wallpaper from the Come Home to People's Choice Black & White collection, number 491-2670. The custom vanity is Benjamin Moore in Simply White OC-117, with a Bianco Cararra marble top. Both the shower and floor of this bathroom are tiled in Hampton Carrara marble. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.

Serene & Luxurious Primary Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

These homeowners wanted to update their 1990’s bathroom with a statement tub to retreat and relax. The primary bathroom was outdated and needed a facelift. The homeowner’s wanted to elevate all the finishes and fixtures to create a luxurious feeling space. From the expanded vanity with wall sconces on each side of the gracefully curved mirrors to the plumbing fixtures that are minimalistic in style with their fluid lines, this bathroom is one you want to spend time in. Adding a sculptural free-standing tub with soft curves and elegant proportions further elevated the design of the bathroom. Heated floors make the space feel elevated, warm, and cozy. White Carrara tile is used throughout the bathroom in different tile size and organic shapes to add interest. A tray ceiling with crown moulding and a stunning chandelier with crystal beads illuminates the room and adds sparkle to the space. Natural materials, colors and textures make this a Master Bathroom that you would want to spend time in.

Mid Valley Modern Farmhouse

Inplace, LTD

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity, an alcove tub, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, a shower curtain and a single 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

Fixer Upper-Inspired Modern Farmhouse

Cypress Homes, Inc.

This vanity comes from something of a dream home! What woman wouldn't be happy with something like this?
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets.

Industrial Basement & Bath

Fredenhagen Remodel & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Transitional Marble Bathroom

Innovative Design Build

Our clients wished for a larger main bathroom with more light and storage. We expanded the footprint and used light colored marble tile, countertops and paint colors to give the room a brighter feel and added a cherry wood vanity to warm up the space. The matt black finish of the glass shower panels and the mirrors allows for top billing in this design and gives it a more modern feel.

Mission Dolores

Jeff King & Company

Aubrie Pick Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, green tile, white walls, white floor and white benchtops.

Beautiful Shower Wall Tiles

User

Beautiful honey comb shower wall tile, and brushed nickel fixtures.
Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, black walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Rowayton Modern Beach House

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Inspiration for a small beach style master bathroom in New York with beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Charlestown Renovation

Boston Premier Remodeling LLC

Jamie Keskin Design, Kyle J Caldwell photography
Small contemporary master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Monte Sereno Transitional New Home Build

Charisma Design

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with black cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, marble benchtops, white tile, an open shower and white benchtops.

Arboles Whole House Remodel

M Prevost Design

Whole House Remodel in a modern spanish meets california casual aesthetic.
Transitional bathroom in San Diego with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and shaker cabinets.

Napa Valley Vineyard Home

Miyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio

Design ideas for an expansive country master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Marble 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.