Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Midcentury Modern

Jennifer Milliken Design, LLC

Rob Schroeder
Small midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls and dark hardwood floors.

Maple hill - Red bathroom

Access Design + Build, LLC

This fun kids bath is whimsical and easy to clean with the Caesarstone top and ceramic floor and wall tile. The matching Framed mirror to the double furniture vanity really pops in the room and makes dirty finger prints hard to see. Photo Credit - Ehlen Photography, Mark Ehlen

Charlie's New Home

Sandy Schargel Interiors

The wall in the entry hall is now beautifully done in a Venetian finish - red was selected as an accent wall to compliment the touches of red in the living room. New wall sconces were selected (Houzz); the art - which was previously over the fireplace in his former home - was placed on the wall. The bench cushion was reupholstered and pillows were placed on the bench to soften the look. A lovely introduction to his special home.

Attico SR | Nel centro di Parma

Architetto Matteo Dall'Asta

Bagno con doccia, soffione a soffitto con cromoterapia, body jet e cascata d'acqua. A finitura delle pareti la carta da parati wall e decò - wet system anche all'interno del box. Mofile lavabo IKEA.

Photo-shoot for architect Pierre-Louis Gerlier

Ercole Salinaro Photography

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, pink tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, red floor and beige benchtops.

Pamona Lake- Bathroom

Lindy Design Build

Wanting the home’s guest bathroom to feel inviting and whimsical, we dove it to create a unique balance of saturated colors and lively patterns. Playing with geometric and organic patterns- from the simple tile grid to the nature inspired wallpaper, and slapdash terrazzo flooring- this space strikes a bold kinship of forms.

Ames

Urban West

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile and subway tile.

Яркая квартира с классическими элементами

Вероника Князева/Дизайнер интерьера

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kid's Bathroom

Davida's Kitchen & Tiles

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, yellow floor, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and an open shower.

University Park Kid's bath

Mockingbird Home

This light and bright kids bath got a punch of color on the cabinetry. Modern simple plumbing and hardware keep the look clean and uncluttered.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, marble benchtops, white tile, ceramic tile, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, an undermount sink, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Ames Ave

Urban Pacific Homes and Development

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile and white walls.

Ames Bathroom

Smart Space

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, an undermount sink and an open shower.

Wave House

Robert A. McGraw Architect

Jon Encarnacion, Photography, The hall bath has lovely old style fixtures including antique door knobs.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Scandinavian Contemporary

REFINED LLC

Contemporary bathroom in Minneapolis with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, red cabinets, pink walls and a shower curtain.

Refresh with paint

Borealis Interiors

Transitional bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

UNICOM ITALIAN PORCELAIN TILE

LIMA CERAMIC TILE LLC

Master Bathroom

Smart Space

Photo of a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with red cabinets, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove tub and a shower/bathtub combo.

European Elegance

Kritsonis Lindor

Expansive master bathroom in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove tub, red tile, marble, red walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, red benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Attico SR | Nel centro di Parma

Architetto Matteo Dall'Asta

Bagno di servizio con vasca NIC.DESIGN 100 x 100 cm e doccia in nicchia con cromoterapia, body jet e cascata d'acqua. A finitura delle pareti la carta da parati wet system di wall e deco.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Red 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.