Luxury bathroom in Wilmette IL by Orren Pickell Building Group

Design ideas for an expansive traditional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Elena Project

User

mark pinkerton vi360 photography
Inspiration for an expansive modern master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, white tile, stone slab, white walls and marble floors.

Bathroom

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We absolutely adore this master bathroom's walk-in shower with a built-in shower bench, the mosaic tile and arched entryways.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, an open shower, white tile, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Bad en suite in Putzbrunn bei München

ZOTZ Werkstätten

This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Wood - Alpine

User

Simple Luxury Photography
Expansive traditional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors and an alcove tub.

Rectory Grove - Extension

Eerospace Ltd

Bright family bathroom with bathtub.
Photo of an expansive traditional bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, beige tile, marble, white walls, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

Second Story Store Front Home in Down Town Beloit

Stebnitz Builders, Inc.

Our clients had a vision to turn this completely empty second story store front in downtown Beloit, WI into their home. The space now includes a bedroom, kitchen, living room, laundry room, office, powder room, master bathroom and a solarium. Luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed throughout the home and quartz countertops were installed in the bathrooms, kitchen and laundry room. Brick walls were left exposed adding historical charm to this beautiful home and a solarium provides the perfect place to quietly sit and enjoy the views of the downtown below. Making this rehabilitation even more exciting, the Downtown Beloit Association presented our clients with two awards, Best Fascade Rehabilitation over $15,000 and Best Upper Floor Development! We couldn’t be more proud!

Parismina

Charles Martin Custom Homes

Wade Blissard
Photo of an expansive contemporary kids bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Salle de bain style Romantique

Envie de salle de bain

Photo of an expansive traditional bathroom in Paris with furniture-like cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and an open shower.

Santa Fe Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel

Poulin Design Center

Expansive master bathroom in Albuquerque with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a pedestal sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, exposed beam and raised-panel cabinets.

Newport Beach, CA - Newly Constructed, Contemporary Home

Classic Kitchens, Etc.

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, gray tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an alcove shower and a hinged shower door.

Ahh-mazing Master Bath - Wheaton, IL

TKS Design Group

The goal of this project, completed in collaboration with Julie Dunfee Designs, was to achieve a layout and contemporary feel more in tune with the client’s needs. The original bathroom was very traditional, and the layout consisted of two spaces – the vanity area and a large makeup dressing room area, the latter not being something the new homeowner felt they would use. So, we dove in and eliminated the divider wall making one large open space which now feels open, airy and bright. In addition to new vanity cabinets, a custom dresser was designed to provide additional storage for the homeowner. New herringbone white Thasos marble covers the entire floor and provides a sparkly backdrop for the dark gray cabinets and polished nickel accents. The existing tub and shower were re-purposed, and a new heated towel bar was added at the shower area. Unique lighting, mosaic tile at the tub area and lighted mirrors add the modern touches the homeowner was looking for. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKBD Interior Designer: Julie Dunfee Designs Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Park City Luxury

Habitations Residential Design Group

Master bathroom with the focal tub centered in a bay window.
This is an example of an expansive country master bathroom in Salt Lake City with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Glenn Moor Estate

Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC

Birdseyeimaging.com Guest Bathroom - Vanity
Photo of an expansive transitional bathroom in Phoenix with an undermount sink, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile and ceramic floors.

Santa Lucia Preserve Tuscan Retreat

Kathy Best Design

David Duncan Livingston
This is an example of an expansive mediterranean master bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub and an alcove shower.

Blowing Rock // Rustic Master Bath

High Country Cabinets of Banner Elk

Photo By: Heather Taylor
Photo of an expansive country master bathroom in Charlotte with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

4359 Kraft Ave

Preferred Remodeling

This is an example of an expansive country master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Keene Victorian

ASAP Painting & Finishing LLC

Design ideas for an expansive traditional master bathroom in Boston with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Beach Chateau

Bontrager Builders Group, Inc.

Emerald Coast Photography
Expansive transitional master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bre of BrePurposed's Midcentury Inspired Bath

Delta Faucet

Bre of Brepurposed uses stylish and functional fixtures to create a true modern vintage bathroom.
Expansive midcentury master bathroom in Indianapolis with an alcove tub, white tile, ceramic tile and white walls.

Expansive Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub

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.