Relocating to Portland, Oregon from California, this young family immediately hired Amy to redesign their newly purchased home to better fit their needs. The project included updating the kitchen, hall bath, and adding an en suite to their master bedroom. Removing a wall between the kitchen and dining allowed for additional counter space and storage along with improved traffic flow and increased natural light to the heart of the home. This galley style kitchen is focused on efficiency and functionality through custom cabinets with a pantry boasting drawer storage topped with quartz slab for durability, pull-out storage accessories throughout, deep drawers, and a quartz topped coffee bar/ buffet facing the dining area. The master bath and hall bath were born out of a single bath and a closet. While modest in size, the bathrooms are filled with functionality and colorful design elements. Durable hex shaped porcelain tiles compliment the blue vanities topped with white quartz countertops. The shower and tub are both tiled in handmade ceramic tiles, bringing much needed texture and movement of light to the space. The hall bath is outfitted with a toe-kick pull-out step for the family’s youngest member!

Los Gatos Bathrooms

Cathie Hong Interiors

This project was a joy to work on, as we married our firm’s modern design aesthetic with the client’s more traditional and rustic taste. We gave new life to all three bathrooms in her home, making better use of the space in the powder bathroom, optimizing the layout for a brother & sister to share a hall bath, and updating the primary bathroom with a large curbless walk-in shower and luxurious clawfoot tub. Though each bathroom has its own personality, we kept the palette cohesive throughout all three.

Broadview Residence

Click Architects

Pacific Heights Renovation: Boy's Bath

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Newly constructed single vanity bath with shower, only. Subway tile, herringbone tile, porcelain handle lever faucets, and schoolhouse style light fixtures give a vintage twist to a contemporary bath.

Master Bathroom and New Closet

Devine Bath & Kitchen

Complete remodel of large master bathroom with modern look. Espresso colored vanity with tall storage. Double undermount sinks with brushed nickel fixtures, marble quartz countertops. Shower with Carrara marble tile, elongated hex glass tile picture frame accent, ceiling mounted rain head. New modern can lights. Also created custom closet system with his/her sides. Updated bedroom with low pile modern carpet, pendant lighting, and new paint.

Bathrooms

AJ Margulis Interiors

A master bath renovation that involved a complete re-working of the space. A custom vanity with built-in medicine cabinets and gorgeous finish materials completes the look.

Jessica Davis Patterned Bathroom Floor Tiles

Fireclay Tile

Draped in variation, this bathroom's lush green 3x12 tile in a stacked pattern makes morning routines more enjoyable! DESIGN Jessica Davis PHOTOS Emily Followill Photography Tile Shown: 3x12 in Rosemary; Small Diamond in Escher Pattern in Carbon Sand Dune, Rosemary

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House

Cape Cod, Ma. Residence

color theory Boston

Alexandra New Build

Instinct Interiors

Hancock Park Modern Organic Renovation

SHAPESIDE

Master Bathroom with a gray monochromatic look with accents of porcelain tile and floating wood vanity and brass hardware. Also featuring modern lighting, jack and jill sinks, textured wall finish, and freestanding tub.

Infinity Grab Bars in Matte Black

Keeney Holdings LLC

Infinity grab bars extend the bathroom's black and white contrast.

Patterson bathroom

brittanysdesign

This client requested a uniquely modern design with all the updated luxuries of a master bathroom in this compact craftsman main bathroom.

Addition and Subtraction - Davisville Village

Eurodale Developments Inc

A reorganization of space allowed for the conversion of the existing 2-pc powder room into a full 3-pc washroom, creating a fully functional suite at the lower level.

Modern Farmhouse

Lakeside Custom Homes

Master bathroom of modern farmhouse featuring black mirrors, black faucets, black hardware, pendant lighting, white quartz, and marble hex tiles.

Palmetto Dunes Guest Bath

Center Point Cabinets

Cabinetry by Kith Kitchens in Haze Decorative Hardware by Hardware Resources

Solana Beach Spanish Modern Master Bath

Savvy Interiors

Solana Beach Spanish Modern Master Bath

Savvy Interiors

Craftsman Mountain Home: Master Bathroom

Timberlake Custom Homes

This calming master bath features an inviting, jetted master tub, a tile shower with clear glass door, and a neutral beige and gray color palette.

Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower and Ceramic Tile

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.