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.

Middle Ridge House

Ivy + Piper Pty Ltd

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Brisbane.

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.

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Billings Drive

J. Kurtz Design

Andrea Rugg
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets, a double shower, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, marble benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Mansfield TX Bathroom Designer + USI Design & Remodeling

USI Design & Remodeling

Master bath remodel in Mansfield Tx. Architecture, Design & Construction by USI Design & Remodeling.
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Dallas with marble floors, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Cat's Meow

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This master bath remodel is the cat's meow for more than one reason! The materials in the room are soothing and give a nice vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. We completed a kitchen remodel for this client a few years’ ago and were delighted when she contacted us for help with her master bath! The bathroom was fine but was lacking in interesting design elements, and the shower was very small. We started by eliminating the shower curb which allowed us to enlarge the footprint of the shower all the way to the edge of the bathtub, creating a modified wet room. The shower is pitched toward a linear drain so the water stays in the shower. A glass divider allows for the light from the window to expand into the room, while a freestanding tub adds a spa like feel. The radiator was removed and both heated flooring and a towel warmer were added to provide heat. Since the unit is on the top floor in a multi-unit building it shares some of the heat from the floors below, so this was a great solution for the space. The custom vanity includes a spot for storing styling tools and a new built in linen cabinet provides plenty of the storage. The doors at the top of the linen cabinet open to stow away towels and other personal care products, and are lighted to ensure everything is easy to find. The doors below are false doors that disguise a hidden storage area. The hidden storage area features a custom litterbox pull out for the homeowner’s cat! Her kitty enters through the cutout, and the pull out drawer allows for easy clean ups. The materials in the room – white and gray marble, charcoal blue cabinetry and gold accents – have a vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. Polished nickel fixtures and hardware add sparkle, while colorful artwork adds some life to the space.

Lake Katherine Remodel

LGB Interiors

Robert Clark
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Charlotte with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, gray tile, ceramic tile, a drop-in tub, an undermount sink, ceramic floors and green walls.

Northedge Drive Bath

Jordan Design-Build Group

We 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 traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with a sliding shower screen, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and white benchtops.

Whole House Remodel

Golden Fine Homes

This 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.

New Whole House remodel

Randal G. Winter Construction Inc.

Mel Carll
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, marble, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Master bath showing both sink and cabinet areas

Manor Design, Eva Puterbaugh Interior Designer

Space efficiency and delicate design accents enhance this bathroom.
Small traditional master bathroom in Denver with a vessel sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Portola Drive Rehabilitation

Thomas Rex Hardy, AIA

Eric Rorer Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile and ceramic floors.

Bow to the Trees in Menlo Park Makeover

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Photo of a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

White Bathroom

Convict Hill Floor Covering & Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white walls, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bright and Airy (Newly Single) Family Home in Belmont

KitchenVisions

When demoing this space the shower needed to be turned...the stairwell tread from the downstairs was framed higher than expected. It is now hidden from view under the bench. Needing it to move furthur into the expansive shower than truly needed, we created a ledge and capped it for product/backrest. We also utilized the area behind the bench for open cubbies for towels.

Classic Elegance

Kitchen & Bath Gallery

Timeless and classic elegance were the inspiration for this master bathroom renovation project. The designer used a Cararra porcelain tile with mosaic accents and traditionally styled plumbing fixtures from the Kohler Artifacts collection to achieve the look. The vanity is custom from Mouser Cabinetry. The cabinet style is plaza inset in the polar glacier elect finish with black accents. The tub surround and vanity countertop are Viatera Minuet quartz. Kyle J Caldwell Photography Inc

Coastal with French Chateau Characteristics

Patrick Widing Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Pasadena Bath Remodel

Robert Frank Interiors

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, gray tile and a hinged shower door.

Master Bath in Wheaton, IL

PB Kitchen Design

Centered corner cabinet separates vanities
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, marble benchtops, an undermount tub, a corner shower, beige walls and marble floors.

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.

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Z Collection Candy ceramic tile in ‘Ocean’ staggered horizontally in this walk-in shower in Portland, Oregon.
Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.