This is an example of a mid-sized country bathroom in Richmond with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, subway tile and marble benchtops.

Master Suite Addition to 1920's Spanish Home in Sherman Oaks

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Master suite addition to an existing 20's Spanish home in the heart of Sherman Oaks, approx. 300+ sq. added to this 1300sq. home to provide the needed master bedroom suite. the large 14' by 14' bedroom has a 1 lite French door to the back yard and a large window allowing much needed natural light, the new hardwood floors were matched to the existing wood flooring of the house, a Spanish style arch was done at the entrance to the master bedroom to conform with the rest of the architectural style of the home. The master bathroom on the other hand was designed with a Scandinavian style mixed with Modern wall mounted toilet to preserve space and to allow a clean look, an amazing gloss finish freestanding vanity unit boasting wall mounted faucets and a whole wall tiled with 2x10 subway tile in a herringbone pattern. For the floor tile we used 8x8 hand painted cement tile laid in a pattern pre determined prior to installation. The wall mounted toilet has a huge open niche above it with a marble shelf to be used for decoration. The huge shower boasts 2x10 herringbone pattern subway tile, a side to side niche with a marble shelf, the same marble material was also used for the shower step to give a clean look and act as a trim between the 8x8 cement tiles and the bark hex tile in the shower pan. Notice the hidden drain in the center with tile inserts and the great modern plumbing fixtures in an old work antique bronze finish. A walk-in closet was constructed as well to allow the much needed storage space.

Basking Ridge Bathroom Remodel

One Week Bathroom

This glamorous marble basketweave floor is to die for!
Inspiration for a large traditional kids bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble, marble floors, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Orange Drive

Brown Design Group

Design ideas for a mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Top of The Hills

Meadowlark Design+Build

A unique "tile rug" was used in the tile floor design in the custom master bath. A large vanity has loads of storage. This home was custom built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell. David Lubin Architect and Interiors by Acadia Hahlbrocht of Soft Surroundings.

Contemporary Cutom Bathroom Remodel

Dahlke Carpentry Company

Beth Dahlke
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, an urinal, purple walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops and an open shower.

Modern Tudor - Crocus Hill

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Corey Gaffer Photography
Transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Palm Desert

CCH Design Inc.

Inspiration for a mediterranean bathroom in Orange County with dark wood cabinets, red tile, white tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, an alcove shower and shaker cabinets.

Master Bathroom Remodel

Beverly Bradshaw Interiors

Master Bathroom Remodel
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Phoenix with white cabinets, an alcove shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and glass benchtops.

Ocean City || New Construction || Ocean City, New Jersey

Etch Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Suburban Estate

Lauren Coburn LLC

Tony Soluri
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, mosaic tile floors, white tile, mosaic tile, marble benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Glamorous Little Girl's Bath

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and an alcove shower.

Historic Lutherville

Byrd Design and Build

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Baltimore with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, brown floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Small Bathroom Remodeling

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Photographer: Berkay Demirkan
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

New Canaan Home Gets A Total Update

Fordham Marble Company Inc.

Blue and white color combination is always a crowd pleased. And for a Boys bathroom, you can't miss! The designers at Fordham Marble created a soothing feel with blue twist on the Basketweave pattern flooring and the Pratt & Larson Blue ceramic wall tile in the shower. Notice the custom-built niche for your bathing products.

Style Example Bath S6

Saviano Builders

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a hot tub, gray tile, white walls and an alcove shower.

Saratoga Bathroom

Granger Remodel & Design

Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Soothing Charmer | Bath Remodel

User

By Thrive Design Group
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and recessed-panel cabinets.

Custom Home - North Vancouver - Wentworth Avenue

Goldcon Construction

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Remodels & Projects

George Lewis Custom Homes

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Dallas with an alcove shower, beige tile, mosaic tile and white floor.

Purple 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.