Inspiration for a traditional master bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Grey Tiled Bathroom and Shower ~ Streetsboro, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

In this bathroom, a Medallion Gold Providence Vanity with Classic Paint Irish Crème was installed with Zodiaq Portfolio London Sky Corian on the countertop and on top of the window seat. A regular rectangular undermount sink with Vesi widespread lavatory faucet in brushed nickel. A Cardinal shower with partition in clear glass with brushed nickel hardware. Mansfield Pro-fit Air Massage bath and Brizo Transitional Hydrati shower with h2Okinetic technology in brushed nickel. Kohler Cimarron comfort height toilet in white.

A Bathroom with a View

Bilotta Kitchen & Home

Everyone dreams of a luxurious bathroom. But a bath with an enviable city and water view? That’s almost beyond expectation. But this primary bath delivers that and more. The introduction to this oasis is through a reeded glass pocket door, obscuring the actual contents of the room, but allowing an abundance of natural light to lure you in. Upon entering, you’re struck by the expansiveness of the relatively modest footprint. This is attributed to the judicious use of only three materials: slatted wood panels; marble; and glass. Resisting the temptation to add multiple finishes creates a voluminous effect. Slats of rift-cut white oak in a natural finish were custom fabricated into vanity doors and wall panels. The pattern mimics the reeded glass on the entry door. On the floating vanity, the doors have a beveled top edge, thus eliminating the distraction of hardware. Marble is lavished on the floor; the shower enclosure; the tub deck and surround; as well as the custom 6” thick mitered countertop with integral sinks and backsplash. The glass shower door and end wall allows straight sight lines to that all-important view. Tri-view mirrors interspersed with LED lighting prove that medicine cabinets can still be stylish. This project was done in collaboration with Sarah Witkin, AIA of Bilotta Architecture and Michelle Pereira of Innato Interiors LLC. Photography by Stefan Radtke.

Tile details

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

Three different tile materials were chosen for the project, in the main part of the bathroom wood grain patterned tiles in a sandy bleached "wood" color blends with the carpeted bedroom. In the shower there are vertical field tiles on the walls with flat rocks for the floor and accent areas, all trimmed in bright white porcelain pencil tiles which match the sink and toilet. The threshold and trim pieces are quartz which match the bench and vanity counter top.

Solana Beach Spanish Modern Master Bath

Savvy Interiors

Photo of 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.

Hilltop Remodel

Highline Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Still House Hollow

Memar Interiors Inc

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Whole Home Remodel on Davila

Thaddeus Drew Remodeling

Imagine relaxing in this spacious freestanding tub!
Expansive country master bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Grey Tiled Bathroom and Shower ~ Streetsboro, OH

Cabinet-S-Top

Palmer House

Apidae Building Contractors, Inc

Photos by Mark Gebhardt photography.
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, stone slab, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Coach's Quarters

Irwin Construction, LLC

Darby Kate Photography
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Showers

Alderfer Glass Company

Small traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

The Witney

Ventura Homes

Master bathroom with double vanities and huge tub with tub deck!
Design ideas for a large country master bathroom in Austin with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink and laminate benchtops.

New Home Construction

Parkinson Building Group

Custom home by Parkinson Building Group in Little Rock, AR.
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Little Rock with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige tile, ceramic tile, concrete floors, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Pomona Second Bath

SNC Construction & Home Improvements INC.

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Vanities & Mirrors

Re-Bath Des Moines

Traditional Espresso Vanity with Storage Below
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Townhouse Masterbath

Art and Cement Construction LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, grey walls and marble floors.

Sumerlin

Steve Bumpas Custom Homes

Imagery Intelligence, LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove shower, an urinal, multi-coloured tile, white tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Girl's Bathroom and Powder

Refined Renovations & Refined Home

Mary Prince
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and limestone floors.

Boys Hall Bathroom

Synergy Builders Inc.

Hall bathroom for 3 boys to share. Wouldn't be complete without the urinal!
Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, an urinal, beige tile, porcelain tile, red walls and porcelain floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Raised-panel 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.