Guest bathroom contemproary tropical beach style
Photo of a small tropical bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Ramsey Cap Make-over

BlueLine Architecture

Eric DeRosa Photography, Liza Brienza
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile and porcelain floors.

Master Bathroom

Wilder Architecture & Planning, P.C.

William Horton Photography
Photo of a large country master bathroom in Denver with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, beige walls and travertine floors.

Yellow Guest Bath

Savvy Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, yellow floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Timber lake house - Maison bord de lac en charpente de bois massif

Harkins Inc.

Mid-sized country master bathroom in Montreal with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops and a drop-in tub.

Rustic Chic Basement Overhaul

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

This rustic-inspired basement includes an entertainment area, two bars, and a gaming area. The renovation created a bathroom and guest room from the original office and exercise room. To create the rustic design the renovation used different naturally textured finishes, such as Coretec hard pine flooring, wood-look porcelain tile, wrapped support beams, walnut cabinetry, natural stone backsplashes, and fireplace surround,

2015 Massey Home

Homesmith Construction, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Richmond with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, pink walls, limestone floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Olympus Cove

DFS Construction Inc.

Large midcentury master bathroom in Salt Lake City with brown cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Projects: bathrooms designed by the Design Build Pros

IMPROVE or MOVE

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and zinc benchtops.

Primary Bathroom Remodel in West Lafayette, IN

Riverside Construction, LLC

The exquisite new vanity has a modern farmhouse aesthetic, featuring custom Crystal cabinets in the elegant Regent door style. Painted in a refreshing Parlor Green hue, the cabinets add a touch of timeless charm to the space. Crowned with a luxurious Q Quartz Mara Blanca countertop, the vanity proudly showcases two ALFI farmhouse sinks, further accentuating the farmhouse-inspired design.

Art Nouveau Bathroom

All Natural Stone

Artistic Tile Art Nouveau inspired bathroom by Nancy Epstein
This is an example of an expansive eclectic master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Mt. Hood Log Cabin Remodel

Iron Mountain Construction

Kyle Bryant - Speeds Photo
Design ideas for a country bathroom in Portland with an alcove shower, a vessel sink and wood benchtops.

Los Gatos Home

Maurice Agrillo General Contractor

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls and a trough sink.

Advantage Residential Designs

Expansive traditional master bathroom in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Remodel in Matawan NJ

IMPROVE or MOVE

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, granite benchtops, an alcove shower and an undermount sink.

Cary Bernstein Architect Pacific Street Residence

Cary Bernstein Architect

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, glass benchtops, an alcove shower and beige tile.

Country Living

Black Rock Construction Inc.

This is an example of a large country master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Vicki LaMont

Stockdale Kitchen and Bath

Rick Sorci C.K.D.
This is an example of a small asian 3/4 bathroom in Burlington with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Eclectic Retro Bath

The Legacy Building Co Inc

Tile shower with offset controls. Modern, artsy interpretation of retro pink tile bathroom by The Legacy Building Company of Minnetonka, MN. Photo by Patrick O'Loughlin, Content Craftsmen

Master Bath Suite

ACR Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, brown walls and an undermount sink.

Orange 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.