Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Melbourne with beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and an alcove shower.

East End Avenue Apartment

Weil Friedman Architects

This sleek bathroom creates a serene and bright feeling by keeping things simple. The Wetstyle floating vanity is paired with matching wall cabinet and medicine for a simple unified focal point. Simple white subway tiles and trim are paired with Carrara marble mosaic floors for a bright timeless look.

Complete Reno and Addition

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a console sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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.

Reston - Bath and Closet

Ready 2 Remodel

Removed the shower entrance wall and reduced to a knee wall. Custom Quartz Ultra on Knee wall Ledge and Vanity Top. Custom Niche with Soap Dish. White and Green Subway Tile (Vertical and Horizontal Lay) Black Shower Floor Tile. Also Includes a Custom Closet.

Altadore Residence

Avid Interior Design Inc.

New build dreams always require a clear design vision and this 3,650 sf home exemplifies that. Our clients desired a stylish, modern aesthetic with timeless elements to create balance throughout their home. With our clients intention in mind, we achieved an open concept floor plan complimented by an eye-catching open riser staircase. Custom designed features are showcased throughout, combined with glass and stone elements, subtle wood tones, and hand selected finishes. The entire home was designed with purpose and styled with carefully curated furnishings and decor that ties these complimenting elements together to achieve the end goal. At Avid Interior Design, our goal is to always take a highly conscious, detailed approach with our clients. With that focus for our Altadore project, we were able to create the desirable balance between timeless and modern, to make one more dream come true.

Huntington Beach Bath & Custom Shower Enclosure

Maker Design Group

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Orange County with an alcove shower, marble floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

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K&M Flooring

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

The Beam House

Tano Studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Black Double Vanity with Slab Doors

KraftMaster Renovations

Modern black and white en-suite with basket weave floor tile, black double vanity with slab doors and a large shower with black metropolitan glass enclosure. Photos by VLG Photography

Modern Beach House

Niche Interiors

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, concrete benchtops, grey benchtops, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, an integrated sink, grey floor and a floating vanity.

Robern Installs

CityDesign

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern and Contemporary Interior

Tile Setters Hawaii LLC

porcelain tile planks (up to 96" x 8")
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Hawaii with porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, white walls, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, a hinged shower door and beige floor.

Crisp Stadium condo

brittanysdesign

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Meridian - Primary Bathroom

Balboa Design Group

Photo of a small modern bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, green walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Union Pier Lakehouse

Devon Grace Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, red tile, terra-cotta tile, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

White & Gray Bathroom / Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Bathroom Remodeling in Alexandria, VA with light gray vanity , marble looking porcelain wall and floor tiles, bright white and gray tones, rain shower fixture and modern wall scones.

Contemporary Bathroom Remodels

Turn Key Remodel

New Contemporary bathroom design. Marble shower with white laminate countertop.
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Bathroom

Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Campbell Residence - Bathroom

GM Design & Development

Client wanted a bold statement for their countertop. We decided on a Calacutta with a lot of character that paired well with the custom millwork.
Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, glass tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower

If you’re looking for modern 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 Modern 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.