Photo by: Chad Holder
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, stone tile, white walls, slate floors and white tile.

The Tree House

Ryan Group Architects

Tom Zikas Photography
Large country master bathroom in Sacramento with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, limestone benchtops, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, white walls, slate floors and brown tile.

Minneapolis Modern

Vercon Inc.

Vercon Inc.
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Minneapolis with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls and slate floors.

Mountain Retreat

Shannon Callaghan Interior Design

This is an example of a mediterranean master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink and granite benchtops.

Water Mill Residence

CCS ARCHITECTURE

The shape of the house is formed based on where the main spaces are, which is living and bedrooms on the first floor with the partial second floor dedicated to the master suite. High ceilings, large windows, and a mix of natural materials create a signature feel of casual modernism, space, and light. Krae van Sickle

Greenwich St. Bath, San Francisco

De Meza + Architecture

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower and white tile.

Bovina House

kimberly peck architect

The goal of this project was to build a house that would be energy efficient using materials that were both economical and environmentally conscious. Due to the extremely cold winter weather conditions in the Catskills, insulating the house was a primary concern. The main structure of the house is a timber frame from an nineteenth century barn that has been restored and raised on this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as the flooring surface. Fiberglass windows with an extremely high R-value were chosen for their green properties. Care was also taken during construction to make all of the joints between the SIPs panels and around window and door openings as airtight as possible. The fact that the house is so airtight along with the high overall insulatory value achieved from the insulated slab, SIPs panels, and windows make the house very energy efficient. The house utilizes an air exchanger, a device that brings fresh air in from outside without loosing heat and circulates the air within the house to move warmer air down from the second floor. Other green materials in the home include reclaimed barn wood used for the floor and ceiling of the second floor, reclaimed wood stairs and bathroom vanity, and an on-demand hot water/boiler system. The exterior of the house is clad in black corrugated aluminum with an aluminum standing seam roof. Because of the extremely cold winter temperatures windows are used discerningly, the three largest windows are on the first floor providing the main living areas with a majestic view of the Catskill mountains.

Mission District Remodel - Bathroom

atelier KS

The new bathroom with teak cabinetry and shower bench, and tile shower.
Inspiration for a modern bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, a niche and a shower seat.

City View

Dick Clark + Associates

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, an alcove shower, white walls, ceramic floors, open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green tile, white tile, glass tile and engineered quartz benchtops.

La Grange Park Residence

Studio 1 Architects

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower and beige tile.

Fairfax

Curated Home Staging

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Keeping Things Bright for This Bathroom Makeover in Milpitas, CA

Barnes Remodeling

At Barnes Kitchen and Bath Remodelers in Milpitas, we offer professional bathroom remodeling in Milpitas and kitchen remodeling in Milpitas and neighboring cities. We just love to help you turn your dreams into reality Kitchen and Bath Remodelers in Milpitas, CA - https://www.barnesremodeling.com/

Allenby

Four Blocks South

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Shafter Modern

studio D

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Uniquely Bold in Ocean Beach, CA

Jackson Design & Remodeling

Uniquely Bold in Ocean Beach, CA | Photo Credit: Jackson Design and Remodeling
Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, orange tile, red tile, white tile, yellow tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Hendricks Park Design + Build

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

KuDa Photography
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern Bohemian Tudor | Guest Bathroom

Danielle Rose Design Co.

AFTER: Modern bohemian bathroom with cement hex tiles and a carved wood vanity!
Inspiration for a large eclectic master bathroom in New York with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops, turquoise floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Rénovation Appartement Haussmannien Paris V

Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors and white benchtops.

Hermosa Modern

Noelle Interiors

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, green tile, white tile and a vessel sink.

Orange Slice Mid-Century Modern

Moderne Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower and white walls.

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.