Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Linnet House

Berk Walters Homes

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Black and White Bathroom

Joselyn Rendon Interiors

Black and White Bathroom Interior Design Project
This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

10 Watson Street, Camp Hill

Paradigm New Pty Ltd

Country bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Bogart 2

Studio Design Elements

Photo of an expansive modern master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ensuite

Kylie Sargent

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Geelong with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Palo Alto Modern Farmhouse

KFR Design

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Boho Prairie 2

Nathan Homes LLC

Modern master bathroom in Omaha with shaker cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mission Viejo - Bathroom Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hale Navy Blue Vanity Cabinet

JBR Designs

We replaced the existing vanity and underutilized, non-functional closet with a beautiful linen cabinet with a double hamper. This space was challenging because of the existing dormer, which juts out above the vanity area. With round mirrors in the same brushed gold finish as the faucets, we brought the focus down and away from the odd angle.

Driftwood Cottage

Home at 2 Design

A spacious pantry in the lower level of this home is the perfect solution for housing decorative platters, vases, baskets, etc., as well as providing additional wine storage. A 19th C pocket door was repurposed with barn door hardware and painted the prefect color to match the adjacent antique bakery sign.

Single Vanity with Acero Slider Shower

KraftMaster Renovations

Spacious master bathroom with Acero slider shower, single maple vanity with recessed medicine cabinet and two sconces. Photos by VLG Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Downtown Louisville Bungalow

Petra Custom Builders

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

West Carmel Jack and Jill Refresh

Shine Design

Transitional bathroom in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Eton Master Bath Remodel with Built-In Washer Dryer Custom Cabinet in Towson

Charleene's Houses, LLC

Inspired by a cool, tranquil space punctuated with high-end details such as convenient folding teak shower benches, polished nickel and laser-cut marble shower tiles that add bright swirls of visual movement. And the hidden surprise is the stack washer/dryer unit built into the tasteful center floor to ceiling cabinet.

Modern Farmhouse Bath 2

KSDesigns LLC

This guest bath has a light and airy feel with an organic element and pop of color. The custom vanity is in a midtown jade aqua-green PPG paint Holy Glen. It provides ample storage while giving contrast to the white and brass elements. A playful use of mixed metal finishes gives the bathroom an up-dated look. The 3 light sconce is gold and black with glass globes that tie the gold cross handle plumbing fixtures and matte black hardware and bathroom accessories together. The quartz countertop has gold veining that adds additional warmth to the space. The acacia wood framed mirror with a natural interior edge gives the bathroom an organic warm feel that carries into the curb-less shower through the use of warn toned river rock. White subway tile in an offset pattern is used on all three walls in the shower and carried over to the vanity backsplash. The shower has a tall niche with quartz shelves providing lots of space for storing shower necessities. The river rock from the shower floor is carried to the back of the niche to add visual interest to the white subway shower wall as well as a black Schluter edge detail. The shower has a frameless glass rolling shower door with matte black hardware to give the this smaller bathroom an open feel and allow the natural light in. There is a gold handheld shower fixture with a cross handle detail that looks amazing against the white subway tile wall. The white Sherwin Williams Snowbound walls are the perfect backdrop to showcase the design elements of the bathroom. Photography by LifeCreated.

Breathtaking Primary Bath Remodel

Sutherland Design Home, LLC

We removed the long wall of mirrors and moved the tub into the empty space at the left end of the vanity. We replaced the carpet with a beautiful and durable Luxury Vinyl Plank. We simply refaced the double vanity with a shaker style.

Condo at the Market

Board & Vellum

Photography by Tina Witherspoon.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, grey benchtops, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sienna Model Home

Jamestown Estate Homes

Expansive transitional master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Queen Anne Principal Suite

Jackson Design Build

Master Suite with walk-in closet and master bath with zero threshold shower
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets and a Built-in Vanity

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.