Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Wallpaper
Refine by:
Budget
Sort by:Popular Today
1 - 20 of 566 photos
Kathleen JennisonAn Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled.
As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool.
But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots."
We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away.
The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel
The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper.
This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on.
The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function
During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept.
We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking.
After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work.
We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall.
All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again.
The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions
We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house.
We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think.
The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh
We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?).
All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay.
The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next).
Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.
Patti Ogden DesignPhoto of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, subway tile, marble floors, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.
Lori Delisle Interior Design & DecoratingMy client's mother had a love for all things 60's, 70's & 80's. Her home was overflowing with original pieces in every corner, on every wall and in every nook and cranny. It was a crazy mish mosh of pieces and styles. When my clients decided to sell their parent's beloved home the task of making the craziness look welcoming seemed overwhelming but I knew that it was not only do-able but also had the potential to look absolutely amazing.
We did a massive, and when I say massive, I mean MASSIVE, decluttering including an estate sale, many donation runs and haulers. Then it was time to use the special pieces I had reserved, along with modern new ones, some repairs and fresh paint here and there to revive this special gem in Willow Glen, CA for a new home owner to love.
Marianne Ashley DesignsDesign ideas for a small eclectic kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.
Delpino Custom HomesInspiration for a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.
31E DesignsSmall transitional bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and wallpaper.
Fireclay TileAdd a modern twist to a classic bathroom design element by using a dark subway tile at wainscot height with wallpaper above it.
DESIGN
Shavonda Gardner
PHOTOS
Shavonda Gardner
Tile Shown: 1x6, 3x9, 3x12 in Basalt; 1x4 in Caspian Sea
Twilly and FigThis transitional guest bathroom features timeless white subway tile, contemporary grey fish scale banding, and a neutral patterned floor tile. Teal wallpaper, a custom embroidered shower treatment, and a nickel mirror give this bath sophistication and class. A contemporary polished chrome faucet and chrome vanity light add the finishing touch.
Story & Space Interior DesignInspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in San Francisco with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, gray tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.
Pruett & Co.Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.
Ejay InteriorsDesign ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.
robert john AthertonThe principle bathroom was completely reconstructed and a new doorway formed to the adjoining bedroom. We retained the original vanity unit and had the marble top and up stand's re-polished. The two mirrors above are hinged and provide storage for lotions and potions. To the one end we had a shaped wardrobe with drawers constructed to match the existing detailing - this proved extremely useful as it disguised the fact that the wall ran at an angle behind. Every cm of space was utilised. Above the bath and doorway (not seen) was storage for suitcases etc.
Katy Costner InteriorsThis is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, white floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and wallpaper.
Walczak Design And BuildTHE 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.
Pruett & Co.Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.
Architetto Matteo Dall'AstaBagno 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.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper, flat-panel cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo and white tile.
Patti Ogden DesignMid-sized beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, subway tile, marble floors, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.
B Designs Interior'sLarge master bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper, wallpaper and recessed-panel cabinets.
Argyle Street PartnersKids bathroom with shower / tub combo
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.
Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub and Wallpaper
1