Echoing the Art Deco Era With Well Chosen Materials

This mesmerising floor in marble herringbone tiles, echos the Art Deco style with its stunning colour palette. Embracing our clients openness to sustainability, we installed a unique cabinet and marble sink, which was repurposed into a standout bathroom feature with its intricate detailing and extensive storage.

St James

Obespoke & Obbard Design & Development

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in London with an alcove shower, pink walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and a single vanity.

San Francisco Edwardian

Cathie Hong Interiors

We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.

Pink & Green Bathroom

White Rabbit Interior Design

An Art Deco style bathroom with pink metro tiles and dark green painted walls. Hexagonal patterned floor tiles add interest and are combined with traditional fittings and Art Deco lighting. A sliding door saves space in this small en-suite room.

Award Winning Guest Bathroom

Judith Wright Design

A guest bath in a vintage home is updated with classic blue and white Carrara Marble surfaces. An awkwardly placed jetted tub is replaced with a walk in shower and tiled in Blue Carrara Marble. The custom designed marble vanity complements the formality and charm of the home. Aged mirrored sconces , a gracefully shaped mirror and luxurious Polished Nickel plumbing fixtures add to the old-fashioned inviting elegance. The homeowners now enjoy their favorite color in a stunning setting. They chose the original oil painting to complement the palette and are absolutely thrilled with this "Classic Beauty".

1200 Sqft 2 Bed/ 2.5 bath Cottage, Saugerties, NY

A. Bollman & Sons.

This custom cottage designed and built by Aaron Bollman is nestled in the Saugerties, NY. Situated in virgin forest at the foot of the Catskill mountains overlooking a babling brook, this hand crafted home both charms and relaxes the senses.

Who did it Better - Mom or Kids?

Kelly Scanlon Interior Design

A generic kids bathroom got a total overhaul. Those who know this client would identify the shoutouts to their love of all things Hamilton, The Musical. Aged Brass Steampunk fixtures, Navy vanity and Floor to ceiling white tile fashioned to read as shiplap all grounded by a classic and warm marbleized chevron tile that could have been here since the days of AHam himself. Rise Up!

Best of Gallery

Pineapple Interiors

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Rolling Hills View // Traditional Texas Hill Country

Younger Homes

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Jourdain

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

Une douche complètement recouverte de zelliges écailles en rose-beige avec sa petite niche intégrée.
Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, pink tile, pink walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

The Big House

Carl Mattison Design

One of the 5 bathrooms in the home, this "back" bath stayed simple with a black and white theme like much of the home.
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Atlanta with black walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and a single vanity.

Back Bay - Beacon Street

the Design Studio, LLC

This is an example of a small traditional kids bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Yamhill Residence

Carey's Custom Woodworking, Inc

Whitney Lyons
Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Andrea & Howie's Fresh Den & Bath

Arciform

The bathroom was transformed into a bright and airy space, complete with custom cabinetry.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, a pedestal sink, marble floors, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

The English Cottage

Dyna Builders

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Seattle with a freestanding tub, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, a single vanity and planked wall panelling.

Sellwood-Moreland Basement Remodel - Bathroom View

Kraft Custom Construction

This basement remodel held special significance for an expectant young couple eager to adapt their home for a growing family. Facing the challenge of an open layout that lacked functionality, our team delivered a complete transformation. The project's scope involved reframing the layout of the entire basement, installing plumbing for a new bathroom, modifying the stairs for code compliance, and adding an egress window to create a livable bedroom. The redesigned space now features a guest bedroom, a fully finished bathroom, a cozy living room, a practical laundry area, and private, separate office spaces. The primary objective was to create a harmonious, open flow while ensuring privacy—a vital aspect for the couple. The final result respects the original character of the house, while enhancing functionality for the evolving needs of the homeowners expanding family.

Gresham Garage Conversion

Neil Kelly Company

A laundry room, mud room, and 3/4 guest bathroom were created in a once unfinished garage space. We went with pretty traditional finishes, leading with both creamy white and dark wood cabinets, complemented by black fixtures and river rock tile accents in the shower.

Bathroom Renovation

Delve Interiors

This is an example of a small traditional kids bathroom in Hertfordshire with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, black walls, linoleum floors, a drop-in sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Nashville Traditional Estate - Addition/ remodel

Noble Johnson Architects

Pool house bathroom Photography: Garett + Carrie Buell of Studiobuell/ studiobuell.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Nashville with an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

3 Baths & Kitchen Remodel in beautiful Long Beach

WC Design Center

The powder bath in this beautifully remodeled home really comes to life with the soft green cabinet and beautiful mosaic floor tile. The rope mirror adds style and the black fixtures and hardware lend a modern feel. The perfect pick-me-up for this space

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas with a Single Vanity

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.