Stone Slab Shower Walls with Glass Enclosure

Corner shower with stone slab walls, a corner niche, bench and House of Rohl fixtures. Photos by Chris Veith
This is an example of 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.

All in the Details

Kirk Riley Design

A home remodel allowed for a new hall bathroom including a window. Marble was used throughout on heated floors, shower walls and baseboard detail. Shades of blue unify the space including the strie wallpaper. The pull-out laundry hamper was an ask from the client to help keep dirty items off the bathroom floor.

Lowell Street

Cliff Elmore Architects PLLC

Catherine Tighe
Photo of a traditional bathroom in DC Metro with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, grey walls and an undermount sink.

Calacatta Manhattan Marble Bathroom

Atlas Marble and Granite

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Patrician Project: Bathroom

A Well Dressed Home

Vanity with tile wall
This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, gray tile, white walls, a vessel sink and white floor.

Bedford, Guest & Powder Baths

The Muir Showrooms

The homeowners chose to remove the bathtub and replace it with a stand-up shower with an elegant steel-framed glass panel and door. Black and white hexagonal porcelain tile adds drama, and the gray grout matches the pale gray paint on the walls.

Traditional Master Suite Luxury Remodeling

Alpha Smart Builders, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Boston with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Guest bathrooms

Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer

Inspiration for an expansive traditional master bathroom in Nashville with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Chateau Construction - North Bend

True Custom Cabinetry

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Seattle with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Powell Ohio Bath Remodel 2

Jim Deen/Kitchen Kraft

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

University Park Renovation

Nicole Arnold Interiors

We transformed a Georgian brick two-story built in 1998 into an elegant, yet comfortable home for an active family that includes children and dogs. Although this Dallas home’s traditional bones were intact, the interior dark stained molding, paint, and distressed cabinetry, along with dated bathrooms and kitchen were in desperate need of an overhaul. We honored the client’s European background by using time-tested marble mosaics, slabs and countertops, and vintage style plumbing fixtures throughout the kitchen and bathrooms. We balanced these traditional elements with metallic and unique patterned wallpapers, transitional light fixtures and clean-lined furniture frames to give the home excitement while maintaining a graceful and inviting presence. We used nickel lighting and plumbing finishes throughout the home to give regal punctuation to each room. The intentional, detailed styling in this home is evident in that each room boasts its own character while remaining cohesive overall.

The Green Heights Trail Project

Carla Bast Design

Glamorous bathroom with double vanity, Carrara marble countertops, sconce lighting, and ample storage. Alyssa Lee Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bespoke secret door concealed in wall panelling

Thomas May Bespoke

Mid-sized traditional kids wet room bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Alexandria, Virginia - Traditional - Master Bath

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Alexandria, Virginia Traditional Master Bathroom Design by #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/ Photography by John Cole Photography

Stitz

Goebelwood Industries, Inc.

A beautiful Antique White kitchen accented by an old repurposed island and matching wet bar. His and hers master vanities finished in a Antique White and a Shale on Maple closet also pictured.

Small Bathroom Makeover

Latina Design-Build Group

Design ideas for a large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Cleveland with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a sliding shower screen.

Ladue Bath Remodel

Kohler Signature Store by Crescent Supply

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, an alcove shower, white tile, marble and a sliding shower screen.

Upscale Federal

Worthington & Shagen Custom Builder, Inc.

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with medium wood cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and beaded inset cabinets.

Homecrest bath

Godsey Supply Company

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Nashville with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Traditional New Construction

Nicole Lee Interior Designs

Images by Kay
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls and ceramic floors.

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.