New construction of a 3,100 square foot single-story home in a modern farmhouse style designed by Arch Studio, Inc. licensed architects and interior designers. Built by Brooke Shaw Builders located in the charming Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, CA. Architecture & Interior Design by Arch Studio, Inc. Photography by Eric Rorer

Holladay Residence

Clayton Vance Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtops, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Kids bath with blue vanity

Distinctive Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Elegant Kitchen and Bathroom Design Build in NW, Washington, DC.

Finesse Design Remodeling

A clean modern white bathroom located in a Washington, DC condo.
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Santiago

Chelsea Lauren Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Prairie Village - Kitchen Remodel and Master Suite Addition

Spruce Design Home

Transitional bathroom in Kansas City with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, an undermount sink, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Coastal Retreat

Angie Keyes CKBD

This Project was so fun, the client was a dream to work with. So open to new ideas. Since this is on a canal the coastal theme was prefect for the client. We gutted both bathrooms. The master bath was a complete waste of space, a huge tub took much of the room. So we removed that and shower which was all strange angles. By combining the tub and shower into a wet room we were able to do 2 large separate vanities and still had room to space. The guest bath received a new coastal look as well which included a better functioning shower.

Less is more

JAZ Design, Inc.

Initially just a bedroom with closet on this 1/2 floor sleeping level, we shortened up the bedroom a bit and added an ensuite that may be compact, but versatile and boasts a naturally lit shower from the sun tunnel above.

Sapphire Lane Custom Home

E & S Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a one-piece toilet, subway tile and engineered quartz benchtops.

MASTER BATHROOM

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

This award winning small master bathroom has porcelain tiles with a warm Carrara look that creates a light, airy look. Stainless steel tiles create a horizontal rhythm and match the brushed nickle hardware. River rock on the shower floor massage feet while providing a nonskid surface. The custom vanity offers maximum storage space; the recessed medicine cabinet has an interior light that automatically turns on as well as an outlet shelf for charging shavers and toothbrushes. Photography Lauren Hagerstrom

Virginia Place- Costa Mesa

IDENTITY HOME staging+design

Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Interior AM2

INT2architecture

INT2 architecture
This is an example of a small industrial 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a shower curtain and grey floor.

Blessings Golf Course Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Little Rock with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

CASA M+P. FIRENZE

OKS architetti

Inspiration for a modern 3/4 bathroom in Florence with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and beige benchtops.

D/066 ristrutturazione appartamento

OFFICINA MAGISAFI

Photos by Francesca Iovene
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, white tile, light hardwood floors and beige benchtops.

Transitional Full Home Remodel (Drysdale)

Mariano & Co., LLC

The Hall Bathroom is a zero-threshold shower with floor to ceiling Islandia Hawaii Glass subway tile surround, Tundra Grey Basket weave flooring throughout and a black vanity with Nouveau Calcatta white quartz counter top.

Fort Lauderdale Bathroom

Chelsea Lauren Interiors

Photo of a small modern master bathroom in Miami with white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, grey floor, a hinged shower door, furniture-like cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Hyde Park Project

Castor Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, marble floors and grey floor.

Broadway Brooklyn Renovation

KBR Design & Build

Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Dutch Colonial Charm

Cummings Architecture + Interiors

Joyelle West Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with dark wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, an alcove shower, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Grey 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.