Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a two-piece toilet, brown walls, furniture-like cabinets, ceramic floors and brown benchtops.

Classic 1940s Whole House Remodel

Bartelt. The Remodeling Resource

Master bath remodel featuring a steam shower, "his and her" pedestal sinks, a freestanding tub, a steam shower, and wainscoting Photo Credit: David Bader Interior Design Partner: Becky Howley

Classic & Colorful | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Delta H2Okinetic 3-setting slide bar and hand shower in Champagne Bronze are used in this guest bathroom remodel in Portland, Oregon.
Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Alder

Sky Creek Homes

Photo of a large traditional 3/4 wet room bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown tile, wood-look tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Bathroom in Stow

Hartville Hardware Kitchen & Bath

Large traditional master bathroom in Cleveland with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Leschi Primary Bath & Closet Remodel

Neil Kelly Company

A lighter, brighter space with amenities such as a dual vanity, walk-in shower, and heated floor and towel bar. One of the standout features of this project is the custom cabinets by Crystal Cabinets. The towers along the vanity offer practical drawer storage and electrical outlets, yet have the look and appeal of fine furniture. The finish in the fixtures is called "English Bronze" made by Rohl via Ferguson.

Classic & Traditional Bathroom

Charest-Valentine Interiors LLC

A double vanity becomes the focal point of the en suite bathroom. Cambria's countertops rest on top of this rich dark wood vanity that features ample storage and a hidden medium size wastebasket disguised into a stack of drawers.

Stately Colonial

Housewright Cabinetry LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Shower Doors

Schaaf Window Co., Inc.

Large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Custom Home St. Charles Yacht Club Residence

Carrie Cross/Carlton Naumann Homes

Inspiration for a traditional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, an undermount sink, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Upland Bedroom

Liebo Builders

Inspiration for a large traditional master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Water Oak

Carlton Edwards

Tall board and batten wainscoting is used to wrap this ensuite bath. An antique dresser was converted into a sink.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Nashville with marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets, purple walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

Montford Kitchen & Bath Remodel

HomeSource Builders

The resident of this 1904 classic Montford home has owned it for more than 30 years. Behind the walls and under the floors of the kitchen and bathroom were a myriad problem areas that needed attention. Hanging new cabinets on walls and from ceilings that may have been plumb a hundred years ago is par for the course. Our project manager even fabricated a special switch plate from wood that was required for an awkward spot in the bathroom. LED can lights and hand-blown glass pendants brighten the kitchen. Intricate tile work and massive glass sliding shower doors bring the bathroom up to date.

Hope Ranch Spanish Colonial

Allen Construction

Master Bath Architect: Thompson Naylor Interior Design: Shannon Scott Design Photography: Jason Rick
Inspiration for a large traditional master wet room bathroom in Santa Barbara with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Decora Cabinetry | Traditional

The Corner Cabinet

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Boston with a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Palmer House

Apidae Building Contractors, Inc

Photos by Mark Gebhardt photography.
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, stone slab, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Bathroom

Magnolia Home Remodeling Group

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Atherton Timeless Estate

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Close Up - Shower Tile & Faucets.

IND Construction, LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Board and Batten walls

Bencar Building Systems, LLC

Board and Batten wainscoting with Kohler Bancroft oil rubbed bronze accessories Floor is Ege Terra 12x24 porcelain tile in Ivory. Wall color is heather Nancy Benson

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Wood 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.