The spare bathroom here features a modern farmhouse style. Features include a dark wood vanity, gray subway tile, Moen Gibson faucet, Kohler Verticyl Sink, Moen Annex Shower Package, Kohler Aerie Shower Screen, Kohler Elmbrook toilet, and a classic floor tile.

Rustic Traditional

Mike Blake Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Double Vanity and storage tower

Daniel Contelmo Architects

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master wet room bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Capital Hill Traditional Townhome Master Bath

Savvy Cabinetry Design Interiors

The full walk-in shower is complete with full glass doors, crisp white tile, to the marble floor, bench, and surround.
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, stone tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Classic Transitional "Aging in Place" Master Bath

Deb Bayless - Design for Keeps

Kitchen Design by Deb Bayless, CKD, CBD, Design For Keeps, Napa, CA; photos by Carlos Vergara Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Princess Margaret Residence

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Photography: Stephani Buchman Floral: Bluebird Event Design
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, black cabinets and grey floor.

Manor Lot 32

User

Cambria Darlington tubdeck by Atlanta Kitchen.
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Residence 3

Tamra Rubin Design

This is an example of a traditional kids bathroom in Montreal with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, pink walls and yellow floor.

Historic Four Square Renovation Guest Bathroom

HD Squared Architects, LLC

Photography: Chris Zimmer Photography
Large traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and a two-piece toilet.

Hillcrest Residence

Meghan Carter Design Inc.

Stephani Buchman Photography
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Princeton Ave

Round Table Design

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, pink floor, grey benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Merrimack On Main

Walczak Design And Build

THE PROBLEM Our client had recently purchased a beautiful home on the Merrimack River with breathtaking views. Unfortunately the views did not extend to the primary bedroom which was on the front of the house. In addition, the second floor did not offer a secondary bathroom for guests or other family members. THE SOLUTION Relocating the primary bedroom with en suite bath to the front of the home introduced complex framing requirements, however we were able to devise a plan that met all the requirements that our client was seeking. In addition to a riverfront primary bedroom en suite bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a new full bathroom, a small deck was built off the primary bedroom offering expansive views through the full height windows and doors. Updates from custom stained hardwood floors, paint throughout, updated lighting and more completed every room of the floor.

Coastal Bath Remodel

Katie Parks Design

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, an integrated sink, an open shower and white benchtops.

35th St Master Bathroom Remodel In Hermosa Beach, CA

Stone Age Design & Build, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Gathering Place

Birch & Beam Custom Homes

Lutography
Inspiration for a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Goodbye Formals, Hello Open Concept

Jennifer Strickler Design LLC

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Mid Century Modern Guest Bath

Meyer Design

Bathroom Dreams... Black and gold make for an eye catching pairing in this bathroom design. Use your imagination when picking pieces and you will never be disappointed! Meyer Design

Hollow Drive Project

Jarrett Design

The bathroom received shiplap walls, calming grey cabinetry, and wood-look tile flooring. Our builder created recessed medicine cabinets to match perfectly, and even provided some additional storage behind a “hidden” shiplap door. The bump-out dormer window was the perfect place to add a pretty dresser-style drawer base, inviting you into the space. Jacqueline Powell Photography

Bathrooms

Simmons Estate Homes

Traditional bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue walls, an undermount sink and white floor.

Eclectic Fairlawn Hall Bathroom

G&L and Sons Renovations

Hall bathroom
Photo of a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Newark with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a sliding shower screen.

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.