Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black and white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Residential Work

First State Bath

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, marble, blue walls, cement tiles, granite benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

East Edina Home

REFINED LLC

Traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet and white tile.

Elkins Ave - Nashville, TN

Dawn Jackson

Bathroom of downstairs unit decorated with vintage lamp and grandmother's water color paintings. Khaki walls with white beadboard.
Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Nashville with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a wall-mount sink.

Modern 1920s Bathroom

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

My: Houzz: Urban Renewal in Franklinton, OH

Adrienne DeRosa

Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2015 Houzz Simple open storage provides easy access to towels and other daily necessities. Bryan designed and built the vanity unit, which with its open shelves makes the bathroom feel larger than it is. Double vessel sinks give the couple the ability to prepare for their days with out infringing on one another.

Child's Bathroom in Rose Tree Media, PA

Grande Decor

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Transitional New Construction

Wisconsin Building Supply

This bathroom is Northern Classic Cabinets Columbus door, stained Maple Dusk.
Design ideas for a small traditional kids bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Flea Market Style

Alison Kandler Interior Design

Bret Gum for Cottages and Bungalows
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, blue tile, a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, ceramic tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Bathrooms

Broward Custom Kitchens, Inc.

Broward Custom Kitchens
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Reforma de un baño en blanco y rojo

Reformas Guaita

El suelo Rojo pertenece a la Colección de Agatha Ruiz de la Prada para Pamesa
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Valencia with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors and a vessel sink.

Grandeur Glam

J&J Carpet One Floor & Home

To play off the shape of the large arched window, Brittany designed an arched shower niche with the same Arabesque mosaic to unify the tile design.
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Other with turquoise cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a vessel sink, a hinged shower door, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls and mosaic tile.

Small Bathroom Update

Garden State Tile

Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

The Grandview - Ten Trails Model Showplex

Lennar Seattle

Master bathroom that uses neutral tones and a variety of textures to bring this space together. The long cozy rug is a simple addition that adds a long of interest.

Water Bath-Clinton

CT Shower and Bath

Small traditional master bathroom in Bridgeport with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Pink Wallpaper Bathroom

Versatile Renovations

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in New York with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink, blue floor and a shower curtain.

Coral Ridge Country Club, Ft Lauderdale

DawnElise Interiors

Teen Girls Bathroom
Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Spanish Poetry

NUMI Build

Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Child's Bathroom in Rose Tree Media, PA

Grande Decor

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Hollow Field - Hurricane Harvey Rebuild

Griffin Design

Designed by: Robby & Lisa Griffin Photos by: Desired Photo
Mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, a shower curtain, grey walls and grey benchtops.

Shabby-Chic Style Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub

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.