Bathroom Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and an Alcove Shower

Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for a small beach style 3/4 bathroom with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, black walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Shower

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

This stunning master shower was designed to compliment the tropical garden showers. We used a soft green tile in a bamboo pattern on the shower walls. A shower niche was built into the wall for holding soaps and shower accessories, and was lined with a complimenting bamboo 3D tile in a natural cream stone. The quartz shower bench material matches the vanity tops. The shower pan is sliced pebble tile and compliments the cream porcelain tile used through out the bathroom. The doors and trim is Sapele as are the custom vanity cabinets.

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Farmhouse Bath

HAVEN design+building llc

This stylish update for a family bathroom in a Vermont country house involved a complete reconfiguration of the layout to allow for a built-in linen closet, a 42" wide soaking tub/shower and a double vanity. The reclaimed pine vanity and iron hardware play off the patterned tile floor and ship lap walls for a contemporary eclectic mix.

Hoboken Townhouse - Master Bathroom

Mowery Marsh Architects LLC

We used wire glass for added visual texture, as well as frosted glass at the lower portion for privacy into the shower on the left and the toilet room on the right. Blackstock Photography

Eclectic Home Decor

KDB Custom Homes

This is an example of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Columbus with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Summit Views at Whitefish Hills

Altius Design Group

Longviews Studios
This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and marble benchtops.

Rockingham Residence

Forsite Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, medium wood cabinets, stone tile, marble benchtops, grey floor, an alcove tub and grey benchtops.

Master Bathroom

Paragon Custom Builders

Changing design patterns allows the same tile to be used in different ways.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor and beige benchtops.

Hillside

CMF Homebuilders

Linda Dahan
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, marble, white walls, concrete floors, solid surface benchtops and beige floor.

Small Yet Sophisticated Bathroom Remodel

Chi Renovation & Design

The owners of this small condo came to use looking to add more storage to their bathroom. To do so, we built out the area to the left of the shower to create a full height “dry niche” for towels and other items to be stored. We also included a large storage cabinet above the toilet, finished with the same distressed wood as the two-drawer vanity. We used a hex-patterned mosaic for the flooring and large format 24”x24” tiles in the shower and niche. The green paint chosen for the wall compliments the light gray finishes and provides a contrast to the other bright white elements. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who also serve the Chicagoland area and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/noble-square-bathroom/

KOHLER

Weinstein's Bath and Kitchen Showroom

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Philadelphia with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Southern Living in Newport Beach

Art Heckman, Keller Williams Newport Estates

Ryan Garvin
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Orange County with an undermount tub, an alcove shower, flat-panel cabinets and medium wood cabinets.

DeMarie-Corona Del Mar

Willard Woodworks, Inc

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, white walls, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, stone tile, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops and grey floor.

New Bathroom: SW PDX

Right Arm Construction

KuDa Photography
Small modern master bathroom in Portland with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Duschbad mit Mosaik

Axel Fröhlich GmbH

Im großzügigen Duschbereich ist farbiges Glasmosaik verlegt. Die feine Duschabtrennung aus Glas öffnet den Bereich zum Bad. Eine Duschgarnitur mit Kopf- und Handbrause sowie die integrierte Sitzbank in der Dusche unterstreichen den Wellness-Charakter.

Streamside Home

HAVEN design+building llc

The nature-inspired master bath reinforces the connection to the site through the choice of materials. Natural shaped bluestone floor. photo: Haven design+building llc

Martin House

bg architecture

Shannon McGrath
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Mainland St. Bachelor Pad

Falken Reynolds Interiors

Photo by: Lucas Finlay A bachelor pad Bruce Wayne would approve of, this 1,000 square-foot Yaletown property belonging to a successful inventor-entrepreneur was to be soiree central for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. A concept juxtaposing rawness with sophistication was agreed on, morphing what was an average two bedroom in its previous life to a loft with concrete floors and brick walls revealed and complemented with gloss, walnut, chrome and Corian. All the manly bells and whistle are built-in too, including Control4 smart home automation, custom beer trough and acoustical features to prevent party noise from reaching the neighbours.

Rashid House

Swatt | Miers Architects

Russell Abraham
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, solid surface benchtops, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Medium Wood Cabinets and an Alcove Shower

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.