Inspiration for a traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

The Springdell Project- Bath

TK Building & Design

This is an example of a small traditional kids bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Manhasset Charm

True North Development

Photo of a traditional bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige walls, an undermount sink, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Leola Bathroom Renovation

J. Anderson Contracting

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a two-piece toilet, gray tile and an open shower.

Residence New York, NY

2MIX interiors

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Hilary & Charlie's Hall Bath - their only bathroom!

Skippack Kitchen & Bath

Photo of a small traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Cornell Hall Bath

Van Note Renovations

Meg Oliver Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls and marble floors.

MId Century Ranch

Crowell + Co. Interiors

Q Avenue Photo
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Thomasville Bathroom Update

Boyles Home Improvement Inc

Boyles Home Improvement
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Raleigh with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Bathroom Remodeling - Patricia Ave. LA

Creative Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Pretty in Pink

TKS Design Group

After completing their kitchen several years prior, this client came back to update their bath shared by their twin girls in this 1930's home. The bath boasts a large custom vanity with an antique mirror detail. Handmade blue glass tile is a contrast to the light coral wall. A small area in front of the toilet features a vanity and storage area with plenty of space to accommodate toiletries for two pre-teen girls. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Trestle Glen Whole House Restoration

Kaplan Architects, AIA

Mitchell Shenker Photography Subway tile and niches at remodeled tub/shower area. Niches have a custom designed solid surface shelf and trim. Floor has a border designed from various tile shapes and colors.

Settling In

Morningside Architects LLP

Morningside Architects, LLP Structural Engineer: Structural Consulting Co., Inc. Contractor: Good Dwellings, Inc. Photographer: Rick Gardner Photography

DC Master Bathroom

Syntha Harris Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Bathrooms

Cinder Creek Construction

Photo: Michael Costa/ Charleston Home + Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Charleston with subway tile, a console sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

Traditional Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Naniloa Dr.

Scott Davis Photography

©Scott Davis Photography/scott-davis-photo.com
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile and white floor.

Northside Guest Bathroom

Kaizen Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Minnetonka Main Floor Bath

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

The before and after, WOW!
Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Minneapolis bath

Quality Home Transformations Inc

Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub

If you’re looking for traditional 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 Traditional 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.