Transitional bathroom in London with an alcove shower, white tile, stone slab, an integrated sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Cow Hollow

Brooks McDonald Architecture

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone slab, grey walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat and a single vanity.

Bathrooms

JMS Interiors

Leaving clear and clean spaces makes a world of difference - even in a limited area. Using the right color(s) can change an ordinary bathroom into a spa like experience.

Maui Residence

April Powers Interior Design

Design ideas for a large tropical master bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, white walls, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, dark hardwood floors, an alcove shower, white tile, stone slab and brown floor.

Appartement Boëtie

Agence ASA Aude Soulain Architecture

Aude Soulain
Inspiration for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, stone slab, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, gray tile and white tile.

Water Mill Residence

CCS ARCHITECTURE

The shape of the house is formed based on where the main spaces are, which is living and bedrooms on the first floor with the partial second floor dedicated to the master suite. High ceilings, large windows, and a mix of natural materials create a signature feel of casual modernism, space, and light. Krae van Sickle

Walnut Bathroom and Walnut Bedroom

Wm. H. Fry Construction Company

Walnut Bathroom and Walnut Bedroom. Custom floating vanity
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Residenza - Roma, Bologna

Patrizia Burato

Il bagno padronale ha le zone umide rivestite in lastre di marmo di Carrara, realizzate su misura. | Foto di Filippo Vinardi |
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Rome with open cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, a hinged shower door, a bidet and brown floor.

Mill Valley Bungalow

Elena Calabrese Design & Decor

Michelle Drewes
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an alcove shower, white tile, stone slab, porcelain floors and solid surface benchtops.

Palmer House

Apidae Building Contractors, Inc

Photos by Mark Gebhardt photography.
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, stone slab, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Traditional Travertine and Cherry Bathroom

DRB Homes and Design

Full Master Bathroom remodel. Ivory Travertine, Stained American Cherry cabinets and granite counter tops.
Large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, beige walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

Chevy Chase, MD Traditional House Remodel

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

Susie Soleimani Photography
This is an example of a small beach style kids bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, green walls and marble floors.

Bagni in marmo, granito e pietra

Canalmarmi e Graniti snc

Bagni in Pietra, Marmo, Granito e pietre preziose o semipreziose. Box doccia con rivestimento in Onice Pakistano e Cremo Delicato. Info e preventivi gratuiti su www.canalmarmi.it

Oakwood

LifeStyle Development, Inc.

Jake Boyd Photo
Mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, grey walls and travertine floors.

Greenwich Residence

LEAP Architecture

This spacious bathroom renovation was featured on Houzz. The toilet and shower stalls are separated and offer privacy using frosted glass doors and divider walls. The light color floor, walls and ceiling make this space feel even larger, while keeping it light and clean.

Quiet Condo | Villas at Whistlestop

DK Homes

This quiet condo transitions beautifully from indoor living spaces to outdoor. An open concept layout provides the space necessary when family spends time through the holidays! Light gray interiors and transitional elements create a calming space. White beam details in the tray ceiling and stained beams in the vaulted sunroom bring a warm finish to the home.

Cambridge 1980's Townhouse Update

Wendel Klein Builders, Inc.

Contemporary attic bathroom with floating light wood vanity
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Aging and Accesibility Solutions

Poulin Design Center

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, stone slab, beige walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Silicon Valley Modern Remodel

Sarahliz Lawson Design

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, stone slab, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Ponte Vedra Contemporary

Aria Homes, Inc.

Jessie Preza Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, stone slab, grey walls, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Stone Slab

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.