The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedroom's rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with a view out windows and a private guest suite. Architect: Visbeen Architects Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: AVB Inc.

Morris House

place architecture:design

Tom Holdsworth Photography
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Las Brisas May 2021

Twist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio Marketing

Contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Greenwich, CT

Valerie Grant Interiors

Peter Rymwid
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, matchstick tile, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and white benchtops.

Lake Jackson Master Bath

Murphy's Design

Remodeled by Murphy's Design.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Kitchen and Bath Project

Kitchen Masters, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, multi-coloured walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Calm of Artsaics's Soho Collection

Artsaics Studios

Calm of the Soho collection is made up of thin strips, finely cut and placed together for a linear contemporary look.
Large contemporary master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, white floor, a hinged shower door and a shower seat.

Rockville Bright Bathroom

House to Home Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

New construction in Berkeley Heights

A. Valle Construction

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, blue tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Modern Style

A. Houck Designs, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass-front cabinets, matchstick tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Ridgefield Contemporary Master Bath

REL Interiors

David Dadekian
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

San Mateo Complete Home Remodel

Baron Construction and Remodeling

Baron Construction & Remodeling Co. Kitchen Remodel & Design Complete Home Remodel & Design Master Bedroom Remodel Dining Room Remodel
Photo of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Maine Cottage

Leslie Saul & Associates

Master bathroom in Lake house. Trent Bell Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland Maine with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, brown floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

FINOW - Hochwertiger Umbau einer Altbauwohnung in Berlin-Neukölln

STUDIO LOES / Architektur und Interior Design

Halbrunde Duschnische mit Natursteinboden aus grünem Marmor und umlaufender Rinne sowie hochwertigen schwarzen Armaturen, beleuchtet über Lichtvoute
Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Berlin with an alcove shower, matchstick tile, marble floors, green floor and a hinged shower door.

Art-deco bathroom remodel

GOODFELLAS CONSTRUCTION

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink and granite benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom Renovation

Borgani Kitchens Cabinetry and Custom Closets

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, gray tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Toronto

AK Design

Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a trough sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Shower Doors

DB Glass & Shower Door

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with black tile, black and white tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Master bath steam shower

Falk Designs, LLC

Master bathroom with steam shower, custom cabinetry and lighting
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, white tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops and matchstick tile.

Naples, FL - The Marbella Remodel

41 West

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, matchstick tile, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Matchstick 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.