Photo: Michael Costa/ Charleston Home + Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Charleston with subway tile, a console sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

Traditional Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Naniloa Dr.

Scott Davis Photography

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Photo of a traditional bathroom in Salt Lake City with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile and white floor.

Northside Guest Bathroom

Kaizen Homes LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Minnetonka Main Floor Bath

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

The before and after, WOW!
Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Minneapolis bath

Quality Home Transformations Inc

Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Сталинка в центре Москвы

Елена Музыченко

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Coral Ridge Country Club, Ft Lauderdale

DawnElise Interiors

Teen Girls Bathroom
Photo of a small traditional kids bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, green floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Fairpark Affordable Housing

AMD Architecture

Design ideas for a traditional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with white tile, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, subway tile, beige walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, black floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Northstone Master Bath

LP Custom Floors, LLC

Master Bath flooring in porcelain with a marble look stands out beautifully with gray veining and gray quartz countertops. Photography by Deb Shababy

Overland Park Remodel

Picture KC

Samantha Ward
This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Sunset Hill Colonial

ROTHERS Design/Build

kid's jack and jill bathroom photo by Sara Terranova
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Kansas City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Imperial Crown Total Remodel

Deskins Group LLC

We remodeled both bathrooms and did a little bit of everything throughout the rest of the house. Photos: Shaun Deskins
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and beige benchtops.

Master Bath (28), Indian Valley, PA

Danken Corp.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Preble Gardens Colonial

Wendel Klein Builders, Inc.

Small traditional kids bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Sugarloaf Alley

Brad Ramsey Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, white walls, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, a hinged shower door, travertine floors and beige floor.

Stunning Colonial

Maggie Bender Interiors, Allied ASID

Andrew Ball Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and marble floors.

Traditional Colonial

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

girl' vanity
Photo of a large traditional kids bathroom in Raleigh with a vessel sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile and ceramic floors.

Old Tiburon With San Francisco Views

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Cape Cod style with spectacular views of San Francisco and the Bay around to Mount Tamalpais. Sumptuous master suite with private terrace overlooking the Bay. Just one block from the Town of Tiburon and ferry to San Francisco, this custom built home provides an easy flow for entertaining with a entertaining terrace and level areas for play or private enjoyment. The desirable close to town location makes this an ideal view home.

Retro Glam in Glendale

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The Remodel Coach sourced this lovely, vintage liner to add extra special appeal to this 1930s bathroom remodel
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub

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.