Patricia Burke
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, blue benchtops, recycled glass benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Armstrong - Duality Vinyl Sheet Flooring

All About Flooring

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern Farm House, Summit NJ

Clear Home Design

a bathroom a boy can grow into....looks good no matter his age. slate blue tile floor leads to a pattern play in shower tile. shower floor is square slate tile, side shower wall is glass subway tile and back feature wall is a whimsical round glass mosaic tile. frameless shower glass doors slide on a barn style modern nickel track. freestanding zebra wood furniture style bath vanity is finished on top with recycled glass counter top and square modern white vessel sink.

"Confetti" on Folly

GlassEco Surfaces by Fisher Recycling

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Oceanfront Home Remodel

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Custom Cabinetry from Homecrest with the Sedona door style in Maple painted White. Blue Agate Knobs were used for the vanity hardware. Recycled Glass countertop from Curava in Arctic with a 3cm eased edge. Porcelain tile flooring from Tesoro in Tivoli 24x24 Pearl Polished. Shower Wall Tile from Tesoro in 12x24 Pearl Polished, Porcelain. Verve Glass Mosaic in Icelandic from Bedrosians was used for the Shower Niche. Shower Pan tile from Tesoro in the Bark Aspen Hexagon Mosaic.

Traditional bathroom with black floors

Simple Steps

This traditional bathroom has a updated look with these black floors, shower and custom mosaic mix using white gold. The flooring, shower and counter tops are made from recycled granite and glass, the color is 655. The mosaic mix uses white gold.

Paxton Shouse

Elite Builders LLC

Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Spectacular Contemporary

Parsons Construction Inc

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a trough sink, recycled glass benchtops, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls and white floor.

UPDATES- BEFORE & AFTERS

Susan Glick Interiors

UPDATED MASTER BATHROOM MARBLE FLOORING MARLBE COUNTERTOPS SOAKING TUB FURRY OTTOMAN WITH LUCITE LEGS DRUM SHADE OF SHEER LINEN WITH CRYSTALS
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Crane Drive San Anselmo CA

Jane Ellison

This newly remodeled family home and in law unit in San Anselmo is 4000sf of light and space. The first designer was let go for presenting grey one too many times. My task was to skillfully blend all the color my clients wanted from their mix of Latin, Hispanic and Italian heritage and get it to read successfully. Wow, no easy feat. Clients alway teach us so much. I learned that much more color could work than I ever thought possible.

Ballard Master Suite

Crescent Builds

Ross Anania
This is an example of an arts and crafts bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic floors, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink and recycled glass benchtops.

Calibogue Cay in Sea Pines

StoneWorks, Inc.

This guest bathroom features Walker Zanger’s Blue Shadow oval mosaic on the shower walls and floor, plus the outer shower wall. This adds a very nice texture to the wall. Above the mosaic wall, we see Curava recycled glass product for the ledge.

"Confetti" on Folly

GlassEco Surfaces by Fisher Recycling

Large contemporary master bathroom in Charleston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Mad for Mod

Epoch Solutions, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Craftsman Comfort

Sustainable Home

This guest room bath has the luxury of both a shower and tub, and a green color theme. photo-Michele Lee Willson
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, glass tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, white cabinets, an alcove shower and multi-coloured tile.

Oceanfront Home Remodel

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Modern white and grey bathroom with glass mosaic

Simple Steps

This modern bathroom has a glass mosaic called Metropolis Onyx. This mosaic has different textures including metallic. This pattern comes in different colors including silver, black, pearl, opal, bronze and more. This color is also available in subway and liberty. The counter, floor and wall coverings are made of recycled granite and glass and the color is called White Star. This material is 1/4" thick and can be placed on top of existing countertops and surfaces. There are many colors available.

Bathrooms

Habidex Renovations

New Ceasarstone counter with glass backsplash. Kept existing mirror and Vanity.
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Vancouver with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink and recycled glass benchtops.

Charlestowne Grant Residence

Goggans Architecture & Interiors

Bathroom
Photo of a transitional bathroom in Charleston with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and multi-coloured benchtops.

Goddess Bathroom

PBA Designs

Photo of a mid-sized master bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Recycled Glass Benchtops

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.