This classic vintage bathroom has it all. Claw-foot tub, mosaic black and white hexagon marble tile, glass shower and custom vanity.
Design ideas for a small traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, green walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, decorative wall panelling, a built-in vanity and recessed-panel cabinets.

Cheviot Hills Master Bathroom

Jacqueline Kleinberg Interiors

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Traditional Marble Bathrooms

Eisenbrandt Companies

Two bathroom renovation in the heart of the historic Roland Park area in Maryland. A complete refresh for the kid's bathroom with basketweave marble floors and traditional subway tile walls and wainscoting. Working in small spaces, the primary was extended to create a large shower with new Carrara polished marble walls and floors. Custom picture frame wainscoting to bring elegance to the space as a nod to its traditional design. Chrome finishes throughout both bathrooms for a clean, timeless look.

Wilmette Bathroom and Laundry Room

Leah Phillips Interiors

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Edinburgh Traditional Grey Bathroom

Jane Perfect Interiors Ltd

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in Edinburgh with a claw-foot tub, white walls, a console sink, grey floor, a single vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Beautiful Master Bathroom Remodel

Edge Construction

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, a single vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Traditional Master Bath + Three Spare Baths in Clarendon Hills, Illinois

Hyland Homes

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

2020 NARI CotY Award-Winning Bathroom

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

The English Contractor & Remodeling Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath Under $25,000
Photo of a small traditional bathroom in Cincinnati with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Marble Master Bath Retreat

Architectural Craftsmen

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Kansas City with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Master Bath Revival

Yancy Interior Design

This is an example of an expansive traditional master bathroom in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Center Hall Colonial

Jay Reinert Architect, LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, marble, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, decorative wall panelling, grey walls and a built-in vanity.

English Cottage Remodel

Beyond Kitchens

Photographer: Marit Williams Photography
This is an example of a small traditional bathroom in Other with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Bolton Master Bath Remodel in Bolton Hill

Charleene's Houses, LLC

Carrera marble in all its glory is the big show stopper in this Bolton Hill rowhome master bath renovation. What started as a cramped, chopped up room was opened into a sparkling, luxurious space evocative of timeless Old World mansion baths. The result demonstrates what’s possible when mixing multiple marble tile shapes, colors and patterns. To visually frame the bathroom, we installed 6” x 12” honed Carrera marble tiles laid in a herringbone pattern for wainscotting, and carried the same marble pattern into the shower stall in order to create depth and dimension. The wainscotting is set off by beautifully-detailed Carrera marble chair rail and black tile pencil moulding. Carrera hex shower tiles, marble sills and bench, and intricate Carrera and black mosaic flooring complete the marble details. The crisp white double vanity and inconspicuous builtins tastefully compliment the marble, and the brass cabinet hardware, mirrors and plumbing and lighting fixtures add a burst of color to the room.

Small Guest Bathroom. Option A

VA Renderings

3d rendering of a small guest bathroom
Small traditional bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Prospect Street

Kitchens by Design

Our Prospect Project was a full Master Bathroom Remodel. We redesigned this space to feel; clean, crisp and classic!
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Burlington with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Fancy Master Bath- Pikesville, MD

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

Large traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Westminster Circle Master Bathroom

VC Design and Consulting

Classic and timeless master bathroom renovation. Wainscot, custom cabinets, and beautiful marble tile elevate this space.
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Dallas | Lakehurst | Bathrooms & Laundry

Kitchen Design Concepts

This ensuite bathroom boasts a subtle black, grey, and white palette that lines the two rooms. Faucets, accessories, and shower fixtures are from Kohler's Purist collection in Satin Nickel. The commode, also from Kohler, is a One-Piece from the San Souci collection, making it easy to keep clean. All tile was sourced through our local Renaissance Tile dealer. Asian Statuary marble lines the floors, wall wainscot, and shower. Black honed marble 3x6 tiles create a border on the floor around the space while a 1x2 brick mosaic tops wainscot tile along the walls. The mosaic is also used on the shower floor. In the shower, there is an accented wall created from Venetian Waterjet mosaic with Hudson White and Black Honed material. A clear glass shower entry with brushed nickel clamps and hardware lets you see the design without sacrifice.

Bath 2

Gruebmeyer Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Columbus with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Bathrooms

AJ Margulis Interiors

A master bath renovation that involved a complete re-working of the space. A custom vanity with built-in medicine cabinets and gorgeous finish materials completes the look.

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas with Decorative Wall Panelling

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.