Inspiration for an expansive master bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, orange floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Union Pier Lakehouse

Devon Grace Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Colorful Children's Bathroom

Maria Causey Interior Design

Sophisticated and fun were the themes in this design. This bathroom is used by three young children. The parents wanted a bathroom whose decor would be fun for the children, but "not a kiddy bathroom". This family travels to the beach quite often, so they wanted a beach resort (emphasis on resort) influence in the design. Storage of toiletries & medications, as well as a place to hang a multitude of towels, were the primary goals. Besides meeting the storage goals, the bathroom needed to be brightened and needed better lighting. Ocean-inspired blue & white wallpaper was paired with bright orange, Moroccan-inspired floor & accent tiles from Fireclay Tile to give the "resort" look the clients were looking for. Light fixtures with industrial style accents add additional interest, while a seagrass mirror adds texture & warmth. Photos: Christy Kosnic

Master Bathroom

David B. Smith Arch.

Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, orange floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Re-Bath Projects

Re-Bath

Mediterranean master bathroom in Bridgeport with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, orange tile, orange walls, terra-cotta floors, orange floor and a hinged shower door.

Details Up Close

The Place for Kitchens and Baths

Photography by ibi designs
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, orange tile, orange walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, onyx benchtops, orange floor, a sliding shower screen and orange benchtops.

Olympus Cove

DFS Construction Inc.

Photo of a large midcentury kids bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, orange tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, quartzite benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Southwestern Style Home Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Don’t shy away from the style of New Mexico by adding southwestern influence throughout this whole home remodel!
This is an example of a mid-sized master bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, metal tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, orange floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Remodel

Lucero Builders LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, orange floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Colorful Children's Bathroom

Maria Causey Interior Design

El Segundo Beach House

popix designs

Photo of a beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, orange floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

Another kid's bathroom showing a walk-in shower, a built-in vanity with blue painted wooden cabinets and a single toilet.
Mid-sized mediterranean kids bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Spanish Revival Restoration

Cynthia Bennett & Associates

This restoration and addition had the aim of preserving the original Spanish Revival style, which meant plenty of colorful tile work, and traditional custom elements. Custom tile work on the floor and shower captures period style.

Solana Beach Spanish Modern Master Bath

Savvy Interiors

Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean master bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a vessel sink, orange floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Chatham Center Staging

Bespoke Decor

Fresh accessories show off this bathroom's most appealing features.
Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops, orange floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Chic Industrial Master Bath

emma delon

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial master bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, subway tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a two-piece toilet, orange floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

North Scottsdale Ranch Remodel

Cosa Belle Interiors

Plain Jane Photography
Photo of a mid-sized 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, orange floor and a hinged shower door.

Southwestern Style Home Remodel

Blue Eye Interiors

Don’t shy away from the style of New Mexico by adding southwestern influence throughout this whole home remodel!
Inspiration for a mid-sized master bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, orange floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Union Pier Lakehouse

Devon Grace Interiors

Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Whitewater lake #2

Ruebl Builders LLC

Custom terracotta shower
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Milwaukee with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, terra-cotta tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, orange floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Orange Floor

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.