This bathroom features handmade ceramic wall tile and hexagonal floor tile, a console sink with decorative metal legs and polished nickel plumbing throughout. The leaf print wallpaper is hand printed in the UK.

Nest in the Trees

Anchor Builders

Design & Build Team: Anchor Builders, Photographer: Andrea Rugg Photography
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, stone tile, grey walls and a console sink.

Квартира на Красной Пресне

Гусева Наталия Валерьевна

Сергей Ананьев
Inspiration for a traditional master bathroom in Moscow with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, a console sink, grey walls and grey floor.

Garfield Place, Park Slope

Ingui Architecture

Large victorian master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a console sink.

Family Kitchen Remodel in Fairfax, VA

Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.

Since all the children were sharing one hall bathroom, our client requested that we add a small bathroom off the kitchen. We maximized every inch of space in this bathroom as demonstrated by the recessed shelving niche above the vanity.

Brickyard Plantation Residence

Spivey Architects, Inc.

Newport 653
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Charleston with a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, an open shower, light wood cabinets, white walls, a console sink and grey floor.

Pasadena Green Guest Bathroom

Marilynn Taylor | Vacation Rental Expert

This vintage style bathroom was inspired by it's 1930's art deco roots. The goal was to recreate a space that felt like it was original. With lighting from Rejuvenation, tile from B&W tile and Kohler fixtures, this is a small bathroom that packs a design punch. Interior Designer- Marilynn Taylor, The Taylored Home Contractor- Allison Allain, Plumb Crazy Contracting.

Providence, Rhode Island Bathroom Renovation

Hebert Design Build

Daniel Gagnon Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Providence with marble benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, white cabinets, a console sink, recessed-panel cabinets, an undermount tub and a two-piece toilet.

Ceramic & Porcelain Tile

Speers Flooring

Amaya Wood Ash HD Porcelain Tile 6" x 24"
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Toronto with a console sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

East Lake of the Isles Minneapolis Renovation

Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography

Spacecrafting Photographers: Mark Venema & Mike McCaw
Photo of a victorian bathroom in Minneapolis with a console sink, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile and blue walls.

Oakhill Court

Ardesia Design

Victorian print blue tile with a fabric-like texture were fitted inside the niche.
Design ideas for a victorian bathroom in London with a console sink, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, porcelain tile, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mount toilet and recessed-panel cabinets.

Retro Bathroom in Downtown Delaware

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Bathroom Concept - White subway tile, walk-in shower, teal ceiling, white small bathroom in Columbus
This is an example of a small victorian master bathroom in Columbus with a console sink, white tile, subway tile, marble floors, an alcove shower and white walls.

Laurel Hollow Post and Beam Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Yankee Barn Homes - A close up of the console sink.
Large traditional master bathroom in Manchester with open cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, limestone floors and a console sink.

Residential Remodel

Meriwether Inc

Master bathroom with blue and white tile. Eclectic space with console sink and metal legs,antique wood framed mirror. Inspiration was the aegean sea and english bohemian spaces. photos by Andrea Rugg

Guest Bathroom in Pastel colors

Bay Area Home Design

This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a console sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, shaker cabinets, green walls and travertine floors.

Family Fun

Tyner Construction Co Inc

David Dietrich
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, mosaic tile, a console sink, black and white tile and multi-coloured floor.

GREEN with Envy: LEED Certified Whole House Renovation

Harry Braswell Inc.

LEED Certified renovation of existing house.
Inspiration for a traditional kids bathroom in DC Metro with mosaic tile and a console sink.

Greek Revival Bath with Transom Windows

Charlie Allen Renovations, Inc.

This bathroom was introduced into an 1853 Greek Revival row house. The home owners desired modern amenities like radiant floor heating, a steam shower, and a towel warmer. But they also wanted the space to match the period charm of their older home. A large glass-encased shower stall is the central player in the new bathroom. Lined with 3" x 6" white subway tile and fully enclosed by glass, the shower is bright and welcoming. And then the transom window at the top is closed, steam jets lining the shower create a relaxing spa. Although placed on an interior wall, the new bath is filled with abundant natural light, thanks to transom windows which welcome sunshine from the hallway. Photos by Shelly Harrison.

Classic Victorian Bathroom: Maple Glen, PA

HomeTech Renovations, Inc.

Chic, elegant yet simple. This master bath contains the delicate details of the Victorian style blended with today’s luxuries such as the spacious shower and whirlpool tub. A happy union between design and function.

Bathroom restored

Artistic Renovations of Ohio LLC

This wonderful bathroom takes you back to the days when times were simpler
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Cleveland with a claw-foot tub, a console sink, purple walls and beige floor.

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas with a Console Sink

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.