Marble Counter Tops, Lighting Fixture, Pocket doors, Tub, Tile Shower
This is an example of an expansive traditional bathroom in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

2 Country Club Drive

The Debbie Woerner Team

Inspiration for an expansive traditional master bathroom in New York with beige walls, white floor, a hinged shower door, white cabinets, a hot tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Woodlake Bonita Bay

Seaglass Design & Custom Cabinetry

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, white floor and an open shower.

Grand Entrance to the Master Bath

KraftMaster Renovations

A large BainUltra tub at the back of this bathroom, seated near the windows. A beautiful RH chandelier is the focal point of this room as you enter.
Inspiration for an expansive transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

FAYETTEVILLE REMODEL

GB General Contractors

Homeowner and GB General Contractors Inc had a long-standing relationship, this project was the 3rd time that the Owners’ and Contractor had worked together on remodeling or build. Owners’ wanted to do a small remodel on their 1970's brick home in preparation for their upcoming retirement. In the beginning "the idea" was to make a few changes, the final result, however, turned to a complete demo (down to studs) of the existing 2500 sf including the addition of an enclosed patio and oversized 2 car garage. Contractor and Owners’ worked seamlessly together to create a home that can be enjoyed and cherished by the family for years to come. The Owners’ dreams of a modern farmhouse with "old world styles" by incorporating repurposed wood, doors, and other material from a barn that was on the property. The transforming was stunning, from dark and dated to a bright, spacious, and functional. The entire project is a perfect example of close communication between Owners and Contractors.

Beale St.

J.Simon Design Build LLC

Expansive modern master bathroom in Milwaukee with an alcove shower, grey walls and medium hardwood floors.

French Provincial Style Comes to Pennsylvania Home

Beco Kitchens and Baths

Photo by Bill Cartledge A Kohler toilet brought clean, crisp lines as a finishing touch to the bathroom.
Expansive traditional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Globe House

Hardin Creek Timberframe

Matt Powell
Design ideas for an expansive country master bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Naples Florida

Theo and Isabella Design Group

Photos by Lori Hamilton
Photo of an expansive beach style master bathroom in Boston with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, green tile, matchstick tile and beige walls.

Luxurious Custom Mediterranean

Creative Touch Interiors

Photography: Julie Soefer
Expansive mediterranean master bathroom in Houston with a drop-in sink, furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, beige walls and marble floors.

Naples Florida Vacation Home Master Bath Vanities

Summer Thornton Design, Inc

Marble master bath with symmetrical vanity sinks overlooking the pool. Project featured in House Beautiful & Florida Design. Interior Design & Styling by Summer Thornton. Images by Brantley Photography.

Ladue Master Bath

K Weiss Construction

K Weiss Construction
Design ideas for an expansive traditional master bathroom in St Louis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Her Master Bathroom

Chambers Interiors & Associates, Inc.

Photography by Dan Piassick
This is an example of an expansive traditional bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile and marble floors.

Orchard lake Residence

McIntosh Poris Associates

Justin Maconochie
Expansive traditional bathroom in Detroit with an alcove shower, blue tile, an undermount sink, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, a two-piece toilet, stone slab, green walls, mosaic tile floors and raised-panel cabinets.

Barrington Home

User

Cynthia Lynn
This is an example of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Harbor Walk

Vining Design Associates

Expansive mediterranean master bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, orange tile, stone tile, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, orange walls and travertine floors.

Fairfax - Master Bath

Ready 2 Remodel

We opened up this bathroom to have larger sinks and overall more storage and space at the vanity. Installed this Sloped deep soaking tub. Enlarged the entrance and overall shower with white Carrara tile and pebble stoned shower floor. Includes a huge bench and niche with marble pencil. Chrome Hansgroghe Shower fixtures includes a handheld and slide bar.

The Grove

Minchew Construction

Design ideas for an expansive beach style master bathroom in Miami with white walls, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Potomac Estate Traditional Design & Build

Haleh Design Inc.

photo: Gordon Beall
Photo of an expansive traditional bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue walls and marble floors.

NORTH STREET, GREENWICH, CT

Granoff Architects

This is an example of an expansive traditional master bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, beige walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

Expansive Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower

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.