Traditional Family Bathroom
Photo of a small traditional bathroom in Brisbane with white cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Mt McKenzie

Carrie Deverson Interiors

This is an example of a traditional 3/4 bathroom in Adelaide with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, grey floor, grey benchtops and a single vanity.

Bathroom

Real Visuals Media

Photo of a large traditional master wet room bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche and a built-in vanity.

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South St Bathroom Extension

Chris Elliott Builder

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Brisbane with an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and a single vanity.

Arrol

Lindon Homes Pty Ltd

White Vanity
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Brisbane with white cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, raised-panel cabinets and grey floor.

Classic home

Wyer + Craw

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Brisbane with white cabinets, an undermount tub, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, a built-in vanity, recessed-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Camp Hill Hamptons

User

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Fresh & Fabulous French Farmhouse

Intrim Group Pty Ltd

French country design takes centre stage while pops of unique features are spotted throughout the home. The heart of this home (kitchen) is an entertainers dream! The bold oven makes a statement while the subdued tones in the butlers pantry bring a relaxed, country vibe. The perfect balance between clean whites and neutral tones and textures create a striking, yet homely vibe. Intrim supplied SK124 skirting board in 185mm high and 115mm architrave. Design & Construction: Cadence & Co | Photography @ryanlphoto

The Old Vicarage

Keeley Green Interior Design

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Brisbane with a claw-foot tub, white walls and brown floor.

Cannon Hill Residence

Highgate House

Traditional bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

The Estate by Build Prestige Homes

Build Prestige Homes Pty Ltd

The Estate by Build Prestige Homes is a grand acreage property featuring a magnificent, impressively built main residence, pool house, guest house and tennis pavilion all custom designed and quality constructed by Build Prestige Homes, specifically for our wonderful client. Set on 14 acres of private countryside, the result is an impressive, palatial, classic American style estate that is expansive in space, rich in detailing and features glamourous, traditional interior fittings. All of the finishes, selections, features and design detail was specified and carefully selected by Build Prestige Homes in consultation with our client to curate a timeless, relaxed elegance throughout this home and property. The master suite features gorgeous chandeliers, soft pink doors leading from the ensuite to the expansive WIR, marble arabesque laser cut heated floor tiles, gorgeous wall sconces fitted to custom bevel edged mirrors, Michelangelo marble bench tops with lambs tongue edge.

Waverley - Vintage

Novale Bathrooms

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, a pedestal sink, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

COOGEE ART DECO APARTMENT

Studio Trio

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Sydney.

Epsom Bungalow - Bathroom

The English Tapware Company

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Sydney with white tile, subway tile, green walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Traditional Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master 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.

Master Bath & Wet Room Remodel

Boyce Design and Contracting

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.

Shower Niche Shelves

Modern Room Remodels

Custom framed Shower niche with a mosaic accent back wall. All bianca Carrara marble. Whit marble shelf. Custom polished eased edges.
Inspiration for an expansive traditional master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Small Bath, Del Mar CA

H O M E + atelier Michael Ranson

Adam Taylor Photography
Small traditional bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Small Spaces, Big Style

Imagine Construction

This guest bathroom was transformed into a whole new configuration. Included was a new soaking tub & shower enclosure. The wall to wall, horizontal, white tile was installed to look like shiplap. This included the painstaking task of two different grout colors to help hide the transitions, and make it look more like true, wood, shiplap.

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.

Brick Georgian

William D. Earls AIA Architect

Bathroom with paneled wainscoting and basketweave tile floor
Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.