Double Sink Vanity With Porcelain Tile Shower/ Recessed Shampoo Shelf

Lester O'Malley
Mid-sized traditional bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Accessible Bathroom Remodel in Austin, TX

Statewide Remodeling

We strive to make the desire to age in place a reality by helping seniors make their homes accessible and comfortable. In this recent project, we transformed this bathroom into a functional and beautiful space for someone with mobility issues.

Bathroom Remodel 10/28/19

Tim Rausch Plumbing LLC

The low-level entry on this shower pan makes it easy to get in and out of the shower! We can also integrate a ramp into the shower pan to make any unit wheelchair accessible.

North Tustin Whole Home Remodel

Nexus Building and Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and beige benchtops.

San Mateo Spanish Style

Kari McIntosh Design

Julie Mikos Photography
Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

KK&B

Kitsap Kitchen & Bath Co.

Jeffrey Copland
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with a two-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink and brown floor.

Cost Effective Bathroom Renovation

Xenas Interiors

Cost effective bathroom renovation to give this Victorian home a makeover.
Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kitchen expansion within existing footprint

Amiano & Son Construction, LLC

Inspiration for a small traditional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Oakley Home and Deck Addition, New Garage

M&M Design Studio

A view of the master bathroom, where the color palette naturally transitions from the adjacent spaces.
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, cement tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Model Room Senior Living Facility

Deb's Inviting Interiors LLC

This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Jacksonville with beige tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Neutral Retreat, La Jolla

Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

By using the same material throughout we were able to achieve contrast in size and pattern while still maintaing the simplistic design. Crema Marfil marble countertops were the perfect selection for the homeowners refinished cabinetry. Cabochon Surfaces & Fixtures

Corcoran Basement Bathroom

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, zinc benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Renovations

John Krause Construction

Hall bath renovation with shower/tub combo, (4) shower niches, brushed nickel hardware, and ceramic wall tile
Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove shower, porcelain tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Mission Viejo - Bathroom Remodel

Luxe Remodel

Inspiration 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.

Black penny tile accent in white penny tile floor

Worthington Design & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Indianapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls and ceramic floors.

The Prairie By Rachel Ashwell

Amy Neunsinger

Photography by Amy Neunsinger
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with a claw-foot tub and blue walls.

A small washroom that makes a big impact

My Bespoke Room

Small traditional bathroom in London.

Atlanta Bungalow Home Renovation

The Renovation Spot

Small traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige walls, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Victorian Chic Powder Room

Cypress Design Co.

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Providence with a two-piece toilet, green walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink and black floor.

Master Bathroom Renovation in Fairfield

Patricia B. Warren, AIA Warren Architecture, LLC

From the beginning of the design process, the antique armoire was to be the feature of the bathroom. The challenge was to provide enough space for the armoire to occupy. The wall and floor finishes around the armoire were kept simple to not be distracting.

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.