Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Amarra Estate

Marion Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Bathroom

Waters Custom Builders LLC

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Ada Modern Classic

42 North - Architecture + Design

Transitional master bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

The Georgian

CarsonSpeer Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bathrooms

Benvenuti and Stein

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

La Crescenta Project

Erika Bruder Interior Design LLC

Master bath was space planned to make room for a tub surround and extra large shower with adjoining bench. Custom walnut vanity with matching barndoor. Visual Comfort lighting, Rejuvenation mirrors, Cal Faucets plumbing. Buddy the dog is happy!

Transitional Shower Remodel with Marble-Inspired Porcelain Tile

Gayler Design Build

The shower was redone in a gorgeous marble-inspired 24 x 24 Statuario Matte porcelain tile. Unique touches include a large built-in shelf, satin gold fixtures by California Faucets, and a sleek linear drain.

Contemporary Bathroom

Large contemporary master bathroom in Detroit with an alcove shower, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops and a shower seat.

Winnetka

Villalona Design

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, marble floors and grey floor.

Modern Farmhouse | Wimberley

Blueberry Jones Design, LLC

Design ideas for a country bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Kids bath with blue vanity

Distinctive Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Hunter Master Bath Renovation - Kirkwood, MO

RSI Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in St Louis with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

#mcleanrenovation - Relaxing Master Bathroom

Laura Fox Interior Design, LLC

Relaxing white and gray master bathroom with marble tiles and built-in storage Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Speakeasy Basement - Naperville

Redstart Construction, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with an alcove shower, brown tile, grey floor, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and grey benchtops.

The Hidden Treasure

Colby Construction

Tricia Shay Photography
Design ideas for a country 3/4 bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Black Modern Bathroom

Ward 5 Design

All black bathroom design with elongated hex tile.
This is an example of a mid-sized industrial 3/4 bathroom in New York with a one-piece toilet, cement tiles, black cabinets, black walls, an integrated sink, black floor, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, subway tile, solid surface benchtops and an open shower.

Rustic Modern Basement with Bathroom

KBF by Audi Contractors

Renee Alexander
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, beige tile, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Classic Grey and White Master Bathroom

Cypress Design Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Country Pointe Meadows - The Ashford

Beechwood Homes

Master Bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-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.