The vanity is detailed beautifully from the glass hardware knobs to the frame-less oval mirror.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Portland with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Charming Cape Cod Renovation

Knight Architects LLC

Master bathroom with marble floor tile and wood his and her vanities. Pete Weigley
Photo of a traditional master bathroom in New York with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, beaded inset cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Inspired Master Bath

Thyme & Place Design LLC

The configuration of a structural wall at one end of the bathroom influenced the interior shape of the walk-in steam shower. The corner chases became home to two recessed shower caddies on either side of a niche where a Botticino marble bench resides. The walls are white, highly polished Thassos marble. For the custom mural, Thassos and Botticino marble chips were fashioned into a mosaic of interlocking eternity rings. The basket weave pattern on the shower floor pays homage to the provenance of the house. The linen closet next to the shower was designed to look like it originally resided with the vanity--compatible in style, but not exactly matching. Like so many heirloom cabinets, it was created to look like a double chest with a marble platform between upper and lower cabinets. The upper cabinet doors have antique glass behind classic curved mullions that are in keeping with the eternity ring theme in the shower. Photographer: Peter Rymwid

Bathrooms Ideas

DECrew

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, grey benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

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.
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.

Custom Double Vanity with Mosaic Backsplash Details

KraftMaster Renovations

Custom double vanity with accent tile, electric medicine cabinets, and pull-out storage for hair products and organization. Photos by Chris Veith
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, mosaic tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Casco House

Landmark Building Contractors LLC

This new home is the last newly constructed home within the historic Country Club neighborhood of Edina. Nestled within a charming street boasting Mediterranean and cottage styles, the client sought a synthesis of the two that would integrate within the traditional streetscape yet reflect modern day living standards and lifestyle. The footprint may be small, but the classic home features an open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and refined finishes throughout.

Waterfront Remodel

Vivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven

Hendel Homes Alyssa Lee Photography
Expansive traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and beaded inset cabinets.

SE Vancouver Residence

Rockwood Cabinetry

Interior Design by Maison Inc. Remodel by Charter Construction Photos by David Papazian
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Portland with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Powell Ohio Master Bath Remodel

Dream Baths by Kitchen Kraft

Photo of a traditional master bathroom in Columbus with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Residential Work

First State Bath

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, marble, blue walls, cement tiles, granite benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Sussex

DJF Builders Inc

Traditional master bathroom in Raleigh with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and marble benchtops.

Master Suite Bathroom Remodel

Linly Designs

With timeless travertine stone & natural finishes, your space will always be classic and never out of style!
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, distressed cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, stone tile, yellow walls and an undermount sink.

Sophisticated Vintage Bathroom

AFFORDABLE KITCHENS & BATHS

Gorgeous vintage-inspired master bathroom renovation with freestanding tub, frameless shower, beveled subway tile, wood vanities, quartz countertops, basketweave tile, white wainscotting, and more.

Girl's Bathroom

Robert Frank Interiors

Clark Dugger Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional kids bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured walls and mosaic tile floors.

Pull out storage in the bathroom

Platt Builders

Greg Premru Photography, Inc.
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Boston with a vessel sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile and stone tile.

Island Elegance

William Quarles Photography

Photography by William Quarles, Jill Frey-Designer, Cabinets by K&K Custom Cabinets, Harper Construction General Contractor
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Charleston with grey cabinets, black tile and beaded inset cabinets.

Master Bath

Remick Associates Architects + Master Builders

Matthew Millman
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount tub, an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, limestone benchtops, beige walls, limestone floors and limestone.

Traditional Home

Handcrafted Homes, Inc.

Tile Design on Floor and Double Glass Cabinets on Either Side of Trimmed Tub. Photography by John Umberger
Large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, grey walls and limestone floors.

Bungalow Master Suite Remodel

Four Brothers Design + Build

Bathroom as part of a full remodel of a master suite in a Chevy Chase DC.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas with Beaded Inset Cabinets

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.