Master bathroom with dual vanity has lovely built-in display/storage cabinet. Sliding pocket door partitions the toilet room. Norman Sizemore-Photographer

2233 Covered Bridge Custom Home

East Tennessee Builder

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Upper West Side Condominium Renovation

Pett & Associates, LLC

Photo of a traditional bathroom in New York City using Carrara marble tiles and Carrara and Nero Marquina basket weave floor and border. Photo: Elizabeth DooleyElizabeth Dooley

Redrock

Architecture Plus Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, white tile, brown walls, pebble tile floors and marble benchtops.

Floral Park Bathroom Remodel

DJ's Home Improvements

Matt Burdi
Small contemporary bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Bathrooms

Quality Design & Construction

Ray Strawbridge Commercial Photography The new bathroom feels like a spa with new custom color cabinets from Showplace with the Pendleton door style.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

Parkway : Patterned

J. Jorgensen

www.j-jorgensen.com
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

vintage home

The R Streets

The R Streets and Austin Light
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Master Shower Niche - Mosaic Tile

KraftMaster Renovations

Hand held and shower niche a single tile is recessed and a calm cool glass mosaic it used as the backdrop Blackstock Photography
Large contemporary master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and ceramic floors.

Beautiful Transitional Cupertino Remodel

Spaces By Juliana Linssen, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white 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, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Project Stowe Reno - Major home renovation

Delaney's Design

You would never know this bathroom is over 20 years old! In the spirit of conserving the budget as well as our environment - we gave the vanity new life with new doors, drawer fronts, hardware and fresh paint! The black fixtures add an elegant "punch" to the space. Custom quartz countertops, new flooring, and unique tile pattern round out the renovation!

LINDEN HILLS BATH

Kate Roos Design LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Reece

brittanysdesign

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Historic Farmhouse Addition & Renovation

12/12 Architects & Planners

Design ideas for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Tub/Shower Surround is a Porcelain Marble-Looking Tile

Gayler Design Build

The hall bathroom was designed with a new grey/blue furniture style vanity, giving the space a splash of color, and topped with a pure white Porcelain integrated sink. A new tub was installed with a tall but thin-framed sliding glass door—a thoughtful design to accommodate taller family and guests. The shower walls were finished in a Porcelain marble-looking tile to match the vanity and floor tile, a beautiful deep blue that also grounds the space and pulls everything together. All-in-all, Gayler Design Build took a small cramped bathroom and made it feel spacious and airy, even without a window!

Art Deco 4-Story Home Renovation

Finesse Design Remodeling

A shower/bath combo in a basement rental apartment in Washington, DC.
Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, an alcove tub and a shower/bathtub combo.

Steve and Linda B. Master Bath

Diamond Bath, LLC

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Transitional Home Renovation

Next Level Remodeling

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with an open shower, white tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, subway tile and beige walls.

Chicago - DeSitter Flooring / Synergy Remodeling

DeSitter Flooring

Ryan Ocasio Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets and an Alcove Tub

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.