Shabby-Chic Style Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower

Elegant bathroom creatively comes together to complete the space and make it efficient yet stylish.
This is an example of a large traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white cabinets and an alcove shower.

Olson Shabby-Chic Secondary Bath (R9627)

Striking Kitchen & Bath by Bell

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, furniture-like cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Luxury Master Bathroom - Jungle Area, St. Peterburg

KR Fritz LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Tampa with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Shabby Chic Farm House

CR Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sophisticated Rancher

Kenorah Design + Build Ltd.

This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, pink walls and porcelain floors.

Grandeur Glam

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

Cotton Flat Pebbles from Florida Tile were selected for the shower floor to give the space a natural, yet modern element.
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with turquoise cabinets, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, an alcove shower, white tile and porcelain tile.

Grandeur Glam

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

The bathtub wall features an Arabesque Blended Mosaic in the color Tuileries from Bedrosians, and continues to the top of the window to enhance the height of the ceilings. Blast 12x24 tile in Calacatta from Happy Floors outlines the remainder of the walls surrounding the bathtub, and was used in the shower walls as well.

Master Shower

Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects

We love this custom tile shower with a built-in shower bench, gold hardware, and custom mosaic shower tile. What a work of art.
Expansive traditional master bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mirror tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Classically Traditional Retreat

Salem and Associates

Classical luxurious master bath
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Full Bathroom Remodel | 345 E 49th

SABI Construction

SABI Construction recently wrapped up a full bathroom gut renovation at 345 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017. This project encompassed a comprehensive design-build package, securing board approval, DOB permitting, and construction management. The bathroom now boasts a shabby-chic style, featuring safari-themed wallpaper, marrying modern aesthetics with functionality.

East Hampton Beach House

Debra Geller Interior Design

Large traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and granite benchtops.

Connie McCreight Interior Design

Peter Christiansen Valli

Peter Christiansen Valli
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Extravagance on the River

Baine Contracting, Inc.

Elegant bathroom creatively comes together to complete the space and make it efficient yet stylish.
Large traditional master bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls and marble floors.

Savary Island

Sarah Marie Interior Designs

Design ideas for a large traditional bathroom in Vancouver with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Quaint Edwardian meets French Provincial

Adam Construction Co

When you're looking for a bathroom cabinet that doesn't exist, then it's time to DIY. Interior by Fab Func Interiors.
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Melbourne with an integrated sink, furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, wood benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Pleasant Hill Master Bath 1

Murphey Construction and Design

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Woodhaven Master Bath Remodel

VPC Builders, LLC

Photography by Bernard Russo
Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Charlotte with an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Classic Baths by CCG, Inc.

Central Construction Group, Inc.

Light pink vanity with marble top, hex mosaic black and white tile floor and new fixtures
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Stone Cottage

RKA Construction, LLC

Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Stone and Tile in Chattanooga

Stone Source

Love this Jetset Collection, Passport Carrara Mosaic with updated white subway tiles.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with marble benchtops, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile and marble floors.

Shabby-Chic Style Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower

If you’re looking for shabby-chic style 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 Shabby-Chic Style 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.