Nestled within Sydney’s historic Millers Point, this 1860s Victorian terrace has been reimagined as a serene family sanctuary—where patina-rich surfaces meet contemporary elegance. The curated interiors tell a story of history-infused maximalism, where every layer reveals a detail in service of heritage, emotion, and craft. Lorena Gaxiola’s poetic vision was to celebrate the family’s tri-cultural identity through salvaged timbers, artisanal finishes, and restrained yet expressive craftsmanship. From reinstated cornices to hand-finished brass accents and kauri floorboards, each intervention evokes a dialogue between past and present. Realising that vision required deft navigation of significant constraints: extensive structural damage from decades of water ingress and termites, heritage restrictions that demanded visual continuity, and tight access that challenged the logistics of modern construction. As designers, we oversaw every detail—from heritage review and documentation to construction coordination and bespoke installations. Threading new electrical, climate, and plumbing systems through fragile timber bones took surgical precision. Yet the results were seamless: original chandeliers revived, floorboards restored or matched with reclaimed timber, and American oak joinery paired with brass trims and marble mosaics brought new life to tired volumes. Design decisions were driven by sustainability, narrative, and craftsmanship. Custom pieces were commissioned from masters in their field—such as Lowe Furniture’s bespoke creations and a custom mural by Indigenous artist Danie Mellor, which pays homage to the family’s cultural roots. Each space was approached with emotion and intentionality, particularly the bathrooms which the client described simply and joyfully as: “The bathrooms make me happy.” Every room in the home unfolds like a story—patterned tiles, textured stone, and layered materials come together to offer intimate moments of discovery. Our commitment extended from spatial planning to final flourishes. We handled styling, soft furnishing installation, custom window treatments, and every curated object. Furniture was sourced locally, materials were salvaged when possible, and thoughtful detailing elevated every corner. The result is a timeless, emotionally resonant home—one that celebrates craftsmanship, elevates functionality, and preserves a precious piece of Sydney’s architectural legacy for generations to come.

Radiant Retreats

Smith & Sons Hornsby / Turramurra

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Sydney with black and white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink and a double vanity.

Master Bath & Wet Room Remodel

Boyce Design + Build

This stunning master bath remodel is a place of peace and solitude from the soft muted hues of white, gray and blue to the luxurious deep soaking tub and shower area with a combination of multiple shower heads and body jets. The frameless glass shower enclosure furthers the open feel of the room, and showcases the shower’s glittering mosaic marble and polished nickel fixtures.

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Mountain Meadow

Carrick Custom Home Design

Rebecca Westover
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white tile, white walls, white floor, white benchtops, marble, marble floors, an integrated sink and marble benchtops.

Tea Fire Residence

Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLP

Jim Bartsch
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Santa Barbara with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, beige walls and a niche.

Washington Township Carrara Master Bathroom

Remodeling Designs, Inc.

©2016 Daniel Feldkamp, Visual Edge Imaging Studios
Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Calacatta Manhattan Marble Bathroom

Atlas Marble and Granite

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom Vanity Hair Product Storage

KraftMaster Renovations

Custom double vanity with perfect pull-out storage for hair products and organization! Photos by Chris Veith
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, mosaic tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Clean & Classic

CG&S Design-Build

Design by Joanna Hartman Photography by Ryann Ford Styling by Adam Fortner This bath features 3cm Bianco Carrera Marble at the vanities, Restoration Hardware, Ann Sacks "Savoy" 3X6 and 2x4 tile in Dove on shower walls and backsplash, D190 Payette Liner for shower walls and niche, 3" Carrara Hex honed and polished floor and shower floor tile, Benjamin Moore "River Reflections" paint, and Restoration Hardware chrome Dillon sconces.

Park Avenue Apartment in Rosario Candela Building

Studio 511

A beautiful, clean, cool, classic, white Master Bath. Interior Design by Ashley Whittaker.
Small traditional master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an undermount tub, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, raised-panel cabinets and white benchtops.

Traditional Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Classic Informality

Daniel Contelmo Architects

This custom designed vanity has his/hers linen storage cabinets, as well as medicine cabinets at each end.
Photo of a traditional bathroom in New York.

Tamara Mack Design - Interiors

User

TMD custom designed Bathroom.
Photo of a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a shower/bathtub combo and white benchtops.

Wyndmoor Residence bathroom

Hanson Fine Building

Photography: Barry Halkin
Traditional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with a claw-foot tub, subway tile, a wall-mount sink and blue walls.

Реализованный интерьер ЖК Макаровский

Валентина Ивлева | Студия 33

Traditional bathroom in Yekaterinburg.

Small Spaces, Big Style

Imagine Construction

This custom vanity cleverly hides away a laundry hamper & drawers with built-in outlets, to provide all the necessities the owner needs.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, gray tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and grey cabinets.

108 Burnham

Tommy Daspit Photographer

Guest bathroom of new home built by Towne Builders in the Towne of Mt Laurel (Shoal Creek), photographed by Birmingham Alabama based architectural and interiors photographer Tommy Daspit. See more of his work at http://tommydaspit.com

La Costa traditional Master Bathroom

Keely Brewer Interior Design

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, brown tile, glass tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Ranch Remodel

JCA ARCHITECTS

Master bathroom suite with slab and mosaic Calacatta Marble floors, slab counters and tiled walls. Crystal chandeliers and sconces highlighting custom painted inset cabinets.

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas

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.

Master Bath Retreat

Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B

This bath offers generous space without going overboard in square footage. The homeowner chose to go with a large double vanity and a nice shower with custom features and a shower seat and decided to forgo the typical big soaking tub. The vanity area shown in this photo has plenty of storage within the mirrored wall cabinets and the large drawers below. The mirrors were cased out with the matching woodwork and crown detail. The countertop is Crema Marfil slab marble with undermount Marzi sinks. The Kallista faucetry was chosen in chrome since it was an easier finish to maintain for years to come. Other metal details were done in the oil rubbed bronze to work with the theme through out the home. The floor tile is a 12 x 12 Bursa Beige Marble that is set on the diagonal. The backsplash to the vanity is the companion Bursa Beige mini running bond mosaic with a cap also in the Bursa Beige marble. Vaulted ceilings add to the dramatic feel of this bath. The bronze and crystal chandelier also adds to the dramatic glamour of the bath. Photography by Northlight Photography.