Emerald Green bathroom with custom vanities

Custom floating vanity housed in captivating emerald green wall tiles
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, green walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Yarranabbe House

Kate Nixon

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Sauna

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

A 5' wide Finlandia sauna is perfect for relaxing and rejuvenating with your partner after a long day.
This is an example of a large transitional bathroom in Dallas with an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, marble floors, white floor, a hinged shower door and with a sauna.

Sausalito Shingle Style Remodel

David Ludwig - Architect

New Master Bath in converted previous study. Walk in curbless shower. Vessel tub moved from former Master Bath
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and an open shower.

Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade

Solitude Homes

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Boise with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Laurelhurst Remodel

JDL Development Inc.

Photo of a large traditional bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Master Bath - Mike Ford Custom Homes - Witherspoon Parade Model

Marty Paoletta Photography

Photographer - Marty Paoletta
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Nashville with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and raised-panel cabinets.

Kukuiula Home

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

This beautiful his and hers indoor outdoor master bathroom opens to double outdoor showers surrounded by a tropical garden and framed by an Indonesian fountain pouring water into the stones below. The expansive custom vanity cabinets are made from tropical hardwood creating copious amounts of bathroom storage and the glass tile back splash mirrors the outdoor gardens with a green bamboo motif.

Stonegate Bathroom

Steinberg Custom Designs

Kristina O'Brien Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Portland Maine with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors and an undermount sink.

Primary Ensuite

Jill Greaves Design

Primary Ensuite Freestanding Bath and Marble Shower
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Toronto with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, black and white tile, marble floors and marble.

Holloway | Mid-Century Modern Farmhouse

Vision Interiors

The Holloway blends the recent revival of mid-century aesthetics with the timelessness of a country farmhouse. Each façade features playfully arranged windows tucked under steeply pitched gables. Natural wood lapped siding emphasizes this homes more modern elements, while classic white board & batten covers the core of this house. A rustic stone water table wraps around the base and contours down into the rear view-out terrace. Inside, a wide hallway connects the foyer to the den and living spaces through smooth case-less openings. Featuring a grey stone fireplace, tall windows, and vaulted wood ceiling, the living room bridges between the kitchen and den. The kitchen picks up some mid-century through the use of flat-faced upper and lower cabinets with chrome pulls. Richly toned wood chairs and table cap off the dining room, which is surrounded by windows on three sides. The grand staircase, to the left, is viewable from the outside through a set of giant casement windows on the upper landing. A spacious master suite is situated off of this upper landing. Featuring separate closets, a tiled bath with tub and shower, this suite has a perfect view out to the rear yard through the bedroom's rear windows. All the way upstairs, and to the right of the staircase, is four separate bedrooms. Downstairs, under the master suite, is a gymnasium. This gymnasium is connected to the outdoors through an overhead door and is perfect for athletic activities or storing a boat during cold months. The lower level also features a living room with a view out windows and a private guest suite. Architect: Visbeen Architects Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: AVB Inc.

Contemporary Kitchen & Bath Renovation

Plus Interiors

This gorgeous bathroom renovation features floating cabinets with a light beachwood finish. Interior design by Mused Interiors Architecture by Clifford Planning & Architecture Featuring cabinetry by Plus Interiors

Modern Northwoods Residence Guest Bathroom

Amy Carman Design

An expansive, fully-appointed modern bath for each guest suite means friends and family feel like they've arrived at their very own boutique hotel.
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, brown walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

University Bath Renovations

TVL Creative Ltd.

This project was not only full of many bathrooms but also many different aesthetics. The goals were fourfold, create a new master suite, update the basement bath, add a new powder bath and my favorite, make them all completely different aesthetics. Primary Bath-This was originally a small 60SF full bath sandwiched in between closets and walls of built-in cabinetry that blossomed into a 130SF, five-piece primary suite. This room was to be focused on a transitional aesthetic that would be adorned with Calcutta gold marble, gold fixtures and matte black geometric tile arrangements. Powder Bath-A new addition to the home leans more on the traditional side of the transitional movement using moody blues and greens accented with brass. A fun play was the asymmetry of the 3-light sconce brings the aesthetic more to the modern side of transitional. My favorite element in the space, however, is the green, pink black and white deco tile on the floor whose colors are reflected in the details of the Australian wallpaper. Hall Bath-Looking to touch on the home's 70's roots, we went for a mid-mod fresh update. Black Calcutta floors, linear-stacked porcelain tile, mixed woods and strong black and white accents. The green tile may be the star but the matte white ribbed tiles in the shower and behind the vanity are the true unsung heroes.

Modern Farmhouse Master Bath

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

After renovating their neutrally styled master bath Gardner/Fox helped their clients create this farmhouse-inspired master bathroom, with subtle modern undertones. The original room was dominated by a seldom-used soaking tub and shower stall. Now, the master bathroom includes a glass-enclosed shower, custom walnut double vanity, make-up vanity, linen storage, and a private toilet room.

Modernized Master Bathroom

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Master bathroom gets major modern update. Built in vanity with natural wood stained panels, quartz countertop and undermount sink. New walk in tile shower with large format tile, hex tile floor, shower bench, multiple niches for storage, and dual shower head. New tile flooring and lighting throughout. Small second vanity sink.

Bathrooms

Innovative Design + Build

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white walls, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Mission Dolores

Jeff King & Company

Aubrie Pick Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, green tile, white walls, white floor and white benchtops.

Master Bath with frameless shower, soaking tub, double vanity and water closet w

The Wiese Company

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

414 Central Avenue Spring Lake NJ

Harmonizing Homes LLC

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Large 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.