This was a redo of a River House - Now a Lake House on Lake Medina. It was originally built in 1906 as weekend house on the Medina River. Later the river dammed and it became a weekend lake house. In keeping with the overall look of the house we tiled this shower in black and white subway tiles and tiled the entire walls of the bathroom. We installed frameless glass shower. It went from a 1906 old tub to this clean and inviting bath. It was a fun project

Corcoran Basement Bathroom

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Projects: bathrooms designed by the Design Build Pros

IMPROVE or MOVE

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Avon Interior Project

Adeas Interior Design LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Cleveland with flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured walls, an alcove shower, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, a trough sink, light wood cabinets, metal tile, light hardwood floors, zinc benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Complete Home Remodel

Phase II, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Kid's custom bathroom

Kendel-Dezoete Designs, Ltd.

RDZ Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Ottawa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Bridger Residence

Studio Architects

Robert Hawkins, Be A Deer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, zinc benchtops, white walls, mosaic tile floors, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, marble, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Ranch Style Conversion

Reef Design Build

Connie White
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Modern Moroccan Bathroom

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

This is an example of a small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Corcoran Basement Bathroom

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ranch Style Conversion

Reef Design Build

Connie White
Inspiration for a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel in Somerset County, NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Custom shower with bench seat, niche, rain head, hand held spray, and grab bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Barnstable Contemporary Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Burlington with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, zinc benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and grey floor.

Dean - Garage Conversion ADU - Los Angeles

Pearl Remodeling

Master bathroom with glass shower doors and recessed lighting. Vertical tile effect making the shower area feel big and taller.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, zinc benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Pine Street Remodel

MQ Architecture & Design, LLC

Mark Quéripel, AIA is an award-winning architect and interior designer, whose Boulder, Colorado design firm, MQ Architecture & Design, strives to create uniquely personal custom homes and remodels which resonate deeply with clients. The firm offers a wide array of professional services, and partners with some of the nation’s finest engineers and builders to provide a successful and synergistic building experience. Alex Geller Photography

Custom Homes

Castle Rock Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Weston 5

Sanford Custom Builders, Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Corcoran Basement Bathroom

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Modern Moroccan Bathroom

Lori Dennis, ASID, LEED AP

Small mediterranean 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, zinc benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

East Ave, Atlanta House

Direct Furniture Modern Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Zinc 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.