Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes

Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

A Better Way to Greet the Day

McCabe By Design LLC

Beautiful tile and a flexible hand-held shower head makes for a soothing bathing experience. Photo: A Kitchen That Works LLC
This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, beige floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge

Timberlake Custom Homes

Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, slate, brown benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, beige walls and a shower curtain.

The Springdell Project- Bath

TK Building & Design

This is an example of a small traditional kids bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Farmhouse | Home

Meriwether Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Prescient Street Whole House Renovation

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Photography: Callie Cranford, Charleston Home + Design
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Residence New York, NY

2MIX interiors

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Bright and Airy Seattle Craftsman Remodel

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Bright and airy all-white bathroom with his and hers sinks.
This is an example of a large transitional kids bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kids Bath

Patti Ogden Design

Photo of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, subway tile, marble floors, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Breakwater Scandinavian// Scandinavian Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Design ideas for a scandinavian kids bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Meyer Design

Photos: Rachel Orland
This is an example of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hall Bathroom

Prompt 2 Design

Refreshed this bathroom space by brightening it up with lighter paint, and brighter vanity light. By simply updating lighting, vanity, mirror, and paint it gave a whole new life to the bathroom.

Fairpark Affordable Housing

AMD Architecture

Design ideas for a traditional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with white tile, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, subway tile, beige walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, black floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ashley Villa

Edward R James Homes

Beach style kids bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Shower Tile Detail

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

The bathroom in this summer house on Lauderdale Lakes, Wis. was ready for an update. The homeowner loved the sand and water tones of the lake and wanted to incorporate that into the space. We installed granite countertops and used a ceramic tile for the bathtub surround and floors that pair perfectly. All new plumbing fixtures and lighting were also installed to complete the look of this bathroom.

Preble Gardens Colonial

Wendel Klein Builders, Inc.

Small traditional kids bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Frazier Bathroom Remodel

Sanctuary Homes and Remodeling

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Louisville with a two-piece toilet, beige tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, marble floors, white floor and a shower curtain.

Palo Alto Residence

Coddington Design

Features custom shower curtain and vanity. Photo: Matthew Millman
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in San Francisco with marble floors, pink walls, recessed-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Oakland Place

Peters Design Co

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and a single vanity.

Traditional Hall Bath with Wood Vanity & Shower Arch Details

KraftMaster Renovations

Traditional Hall Bath with Wood Vanity & Shower Arch Details
This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and a Shower Curtain

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.