Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Porcelain Floors

Mid-Century Modern Kids Bathroom with Frameless Glass Doors

Mid-sized midcentury kids bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Midcentury Caribbean Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.

General Bate

Smokey Mountain Tops

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and a niche.

2818 Marilyn Dr, Tyler, TX 75701

Solomon Rodgers Photography

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, yellow tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and tile benchtops.

Garage Apartment Remodel

Lightning Construction & Design

Barak Svisa
Design ideas for a mid-sized country bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors and black floor.

Hi-Hat House

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

This is an example of a midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

North West London Top Floor Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Design ideas for a small modern kids bathroom in London with louvered cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Stunning Smyrna Style

Showpiece Kitchen & Bath

Beautiful master bath design with handcrafted green ceramic tile.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, green tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Forever Farmhouse

GLDESIGN

Large beach style bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, yellow floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, ceramic tile, a shower curtain and a single vanity.

Kids Hall Bath Remodel

United Services Design + Build

This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Durango

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.

Manhattan Beach Town House

Ken Tanaka Studio

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Custom Built Tiled Tub: Bathroom Remodel

Stonehenge Custom Tile and Stone

This small bathroom features a completely custom built tub. This tub was made out of Schluter board & tiled with a pebble mosaic. The niche and tub edges are trimmed with Schluter profile.

She’s got the Blues

Jennifer Ryan Design

This hall bath needed an update. We went from old and dark to light and bright. Carrying some of the kitchen tile, using the same blue but in a lighter shade for the cabinets and the same quartz countertop in the bathroom gave it a cohesive look.

Vintage Boho Townhome

Infinite Home

Inspiration for a small eclectic kids bathroom in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kirkland Modern Guest Bath

Heiser Designs

Mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern House Remodel with Addition

Artisan Remodeling & Design

Modern yet neutral bathroom remodel featuring subway tile and a glass tile accent strip.
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Chanhassen Guest Bath

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Quick and easy update with to a full guest bathroom we did in conjunction with the owner's suite bathroom with Landmark Remodeling. We made sure that the changes were cost effective and still had a wow factor to them. We did a luxury vinyl plank to save money and did a tiled shower surround with decorative feature to heighten the finish level. We also did mixed metals and an equal balance of tan and gray to keep it from being trendy.

Maple Grove Townhome

Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design

blue and white master bath with patterned tile and accessible shower stall/toilet room, deep soaking tub
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Midcentury Caribbean Home

Cathie Hong Interiors

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Porcelain Floors

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.