Traditional Bathroom with an Alcove Shower Ideas and Designs
Obespoke & Obbard Design & DevelopmentDesign ideas for a classic bathroom in London with an alcove shower, pink walls, dark hardwood flooring, a console sink, brown floors, a hinged door and a single sink.
Ixia London Interior DesignInspiration for a classic bathroom in London with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, grey walls, blue floors and white worktops.
Lugbill DesignsThis is an example of a medium sized traditional ensuite bathroom in Chicago with blue tiles, white floors, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, a hinged door, white worktops and double sinks.
Hello KitchenPhoto of a medium sized classic shower room bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, beige floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
Jordan Design-Build GroupWe used a natural marble mosaic tile in this recessed shower niche and created a frame around it for a tailored look.
Inspiration for a small classic ensuite bathroom in DC Metro with a sliding door, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tiles, porcelain tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, beige floors and white worktops.
Inspiration for a small classic ensuite bathroom in DC Metro with a sliding door, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tiles, porcelain tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, beige floors and white worktops.
Golden Fine HomesThis was a whole house remodel done to prepare a 20 year old house for resale. Market comps for the neighborhood dictated the budget and we updated the house structurally with elements like a new roof, custom shower, counters, as well as aesthetically with new paint, carpet and fixtures.
This home is still the top seller for price per square foot over the past several years.
Sogno Design GroupMichele Lee Wilson
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional shower room bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tiles, metro tiles, green walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, white floors and a hinged door.
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional shower room bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tiles, metro tiles, green walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, white floors and a hinged door.
A Touch of Elegance StudioAfter Picture with the carrara look quartz counter, under mounted sinks, flat panel white vanity and dark porcelain tile..
Design ideas for a small classic bathroom in Las Vegas with white cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
Design ideas for a small classic bathroom in Las Vegas with white cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops and recessed-panel cabinets.
Thomas Rex Hardy, AIAEric Rorer Photography
Design ideas for a small classic ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove shower, blue tiles, ceramic tiles and ceramic flooring.
Design ideas for a small classic ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove shower, blue tiles, ceramic tiles and ceramic flooring.
Merits Design Group, Inc.A builder bathroom was transformed by removing an unused tub and replacing it with a crisp white walk-in shower. Mid century lighting, a simple round mirror and new color palette round out the renovation.
Devine Bath & KitchenOld home bathroom remodel preserving classic look with updated elements. New vanity with double undermount sinks and quartz countertop. Tile shower under slanted roof with small shower bench.
Mercury Mosaics and Tile4"x4" Subway Tile - 22E Blue Opal
Design ideas for a small traditional shower room bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, a built-in bath, an alcove shower, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, ceramic flooring, black floors and a shower curtain.
Design ideas for a small traditional shower room bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, a built-in bath, an alcove shower, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, ceramic flooring, black floors and a shower curtain.
RenovisionsThis master bath ‘Renovision’ came with three main requests from the homeowner: more storage, a larger shower and a luxurious look that feels like being at an upscale hotel. The Renovisions team accomplished these wishes and exceeded the clients expectations.
Request number 1: more storage. The existing closet was reconfigured to accommodate better storage for towels and bath supplies making it both functional and attractive. The custom built pull-out hamper was perfect. The long vanity and center tower offers much more cabinet space and drawer storage compared to what they had, especially with the increased vanity height.
Request number 2: A larger shower. Working within the existing footprint we were able to build a shower that is nearly a foot deeper as space was available. Creating a large rectangular cubby provides plenty of space for shampoos and soaps. The frameless sliding glass shower enclosure keeps the space open and airy while allowing the beautiful Carrera-look porcelain wall tiles to be the focus of this master bath.
Request number 3: a luxurious look. Turning their once boring, builder grade bathroom into an upscale hotel-like space was challenging, however, not a problem for the Renovisions team and their creative ways of resolving design snags along the way. Re-locating the doorway to the bathroom was one way to create a more spacious flow in and out of the space. Having the right design to start was half the battle – installing the beautiful products right the first time to ensure a proper fit and finish worthy of the upscale feel is the other half. The delicate tile detail in the shower cubby is the ‘jewelry’ in the room – the soft curves of this 2-tone wave design tile adds a dramatic feel and enlightened mood this client loves.
Overall, the homeowner was happy with every solution-based approach to all requests – their once dated builders bath is now bright, open and airy with a soft grey wall color adding to the soothing feel of this master bath.
Denise Quade DesignA tall linen cabinet houses linens and overflow bathroom storage. A wall mounted cabinet between the two vanities houses everyday beauty products, toothbrushes, etc. Brass hardware and brass plumbing fixtures were selected. Glass mosaic tile was used on the backsplash and paired with cambria quartz countertops.
Creative Kitchen Designs, Inc.Dave M. Davis Photography, Showplace Wood Products
This is an example of a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone worktops, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls and porcelain flooring.
This is an example of a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone worktops, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls and porcelain flooring.
Built By NewkirkThis is an example of a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a submerged bath, an alcove shower, grey walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
Convict Hill Floor Covering & Design, Inc.Design ideas for a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, grey tiles, white walls, a submerged sink and engineered stone worktops.
Patrick Widing Custom HomesInspiration for a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, granite worktops, white floors and a hinged door.
Mountainwood HomesZ Collection Candy ceramic tile in ‘Ocean’ staggered horizontally in this walk-in shower in Portland, Oregon.
Photo of a small traditional shower room bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a built-in sink, marble worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Photo of a small traditional shower room bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, blue walls, ceramic flooring, a built-in sink, marble worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and wallpapered walls.
Jennifer Kizzee DesignThis is an example of a classic shower room bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tiles, white walls, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a single sink, a built in vanity unit and wood walls.
Traditional Bathroom with an Alcove Shower Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your traditional bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your traditional bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find classic bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right traditional bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting classic bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What traditional bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your classic bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your traditional bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your traditional bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small classic bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to traditional small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.1