christelle Serres-Chabrier
Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with gray tile, slate, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, white walls, an integrated sink and white benchtops.

Berkeley Modern Bathrooms

PROYECTO

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, slate floors, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, slate, grey walls, an undermount sink, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Highlands-Cherokee

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

This bathroom features a slate tile floor and tub surround with a wooden vanity to create a warm cabin style decor.
This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, slate, brown walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Contemporary Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with an alcove tub, gray tile, grey walls, a curbless shower, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, concrete floors, solid surface benchtops, an undermount sink and slate.

New Home in Water Mill NY

Heartwood Corp

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, slate, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

White Hall Prairie Home

The Gaines Group Architects

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Inspiration for a small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, slate, beige walls and a pedestal sink.

Contemporary Hall bathroom, Austin, TX

BRY design

Between the views out all the windows and my clients great art collection there is a lot to see. We just updated a house that already had good bones but it needed to fit his eclectic taste which I think we were successful at.

Lake Chatuge Fishing Lodge

Timberlake Custom Homes

Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, slate, brown benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, beige walls and a shower curtain.

MOUNTAIN HOUSE

Gordon Dixon Construction

www.gordondixonconstruction.com
Photo of a mid-sized country kids bathroom in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, slate, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Caracciolo Residence

Andrew Caracciolo Architect

This is an example of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, gray tile, slate, beige walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, onyx benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

River Mountain Ranch

Latchford Bachardy Architects

Photo of a country bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, an alcove tub, a double shower, brown tile, dark wood cabinets, brown floor and slate.

Elm Grove Bathroom Remodel

Renovations Group Inc

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, slate, beige walls, slate floors, a vessel sink and granite benchtops.

La Crescenta Remodel

The Color Whisperer

Charles Metivier Photography
Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, slate, beige walls, an undermount sink, a shower curtain, shaker cabinets, brown cabinets and granite benchtops.

Installed Shower Enclosures

Noble Shower Doors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, slate, beige walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, black floor and a sliding shower screen.

The Craftsman

Spirit Builders

The Craftsman started with moving the existing historic log cabin located on the property and turning it into the detached garage. The main house spares no detail. This home focuses on craftsmanship as well as sustainability. Again we combined passive orientation with super insulation, PV Solar, high efficiency heat and the reduction of construction waste.

Highlands-Cherokee

Phillips Brothers Contracting Inc.

This bathroom features a slate tile floor and tub surround with a wooden vanity to create a warm cabin style decor.
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, slate, brown walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Basement Bathroom

Meyer Design

The gray blue slate in the shower becomes art with the crystal clear glass sliding doors. Photos: Reel Tour Media
Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, slate, blue walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Chicago Bathroom Renovation

Marc Anderson Architects

Marc Anderson Architects
Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, slate, black walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen and brown benchtops.

La Crescenta Remodel

The Color Whisperer

Charles Metivier Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, slate, beige walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a shower curtain.

Kennesaw Home Remodel

Momentum Construction

Contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, slate, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Slate

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.