This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Toronto with a drop-in tub, beige tile, multi-coloured walls, a console sink, a two-piece toilet and ceramic floors.

Bouchardon - 30m²

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

Une belle douche toute de rose vêtue, avec sa paroi transparente sur-mesure. L'ensemble répond au sol en terrazzo et sa pointe de rose.
This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, pink tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a console sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and pink benchtops.

primary bathroom

Rasmussen / Su Architects

Halkin Mason Photography
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with a claw-foot tub and a console sink.

The Beaverbrook Master Bath

ARCHIA HOMES

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Boston with a console sink, travertine and a shower seat.

Bathrooms

Keep Interior Design

Traditional bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, black and white tile, a console sink, black floor and a single vanity.

Historic West Grace St Triplex

Piperbear Designs

Piperbear Designs helped restore this 1908 Victorian triplex located on the vibrant West Grace St section of Richmond's Fan District SCOPE OF WORK - New / upgraded kitchens with new cabinets, new tile, and granite countertops - New / upgraded bathrooms with new tile and fixtures - Complete renovation of 2-level exterior rear porch - Interior painting of all units - Designer light fixtures and ceiling fans - Buffed hardwood floors - New air conditioning systems (3) for high efficiency - Updated boiler system for higher efficiency and better radiant heat - Added off street parking space

Willesden

1st Option

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in London with a claw-foot tub, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and a console sink.

Brown Residence

Carson Architecture and Design, Inc.

This Paradise Valley Estate started as we master planned the entire estate to accommodate this beautifully designed and detailed home to capture a simple Andalusian inspired Mediterranean design aesthetic, designing spectacular views from each room not only to Camelback Mountain, but of the lush desert gardens that surround the entire property. We collaborated with Tamm Marlowe design and Lynne Beyer design for interiors and Wendy LeSeuer for Landscape design.

Traditional Bathroom

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Cornwall with a console sink, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, beige walls and a one-piece toilet.

Marble hex floor

Tom Carter

Marble hex floor
Small traditional bathroom in Vancouver with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, blue walls and marble floors.

Harding Avenue Baths

Niemand Interiors LLC

Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with a console sink, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile and marble floors.

Pasadena Green guest bathroom

The Property Sisters

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 Interiors, Contractor- Allison Allain, Plumb Crazy Contracting.

Red Room Bathroom

Presley Architecture

Photo of a traditional bathroom in Detroit with a console sink.

Laurel Hollow Post and Beam Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

Yankee Barn Homes - One of three and on-half baths offered in the Laurel Hollow employes a period white console sink and a marble-topped soak tub.
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Manchester with a console sink, subway tile, open cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, an alcove shower, beige walls and limestone floors.

Ramble House

Ambiance Interiors

David Dietrich
Traditional bathroom in Other with a console sink, a freestanding tub and subway tile.

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.

Bathrooms

CW Design, LLC

Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Boston with a console sink, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Orinda Bath

R. D. Sherrill

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with a console sink, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile and subway tile.

Willow Remodel

Urbane Design

Traditional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, a console sink, white floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity, wallpaper and a claw-foot tub.

THE SOHO BATHROOM

Finch Interior Design

Photo of a traditional 3/4 bathroom in London with white tile, subway tile, green walls, a console sink, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

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.