Mid-sized traditional bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Custom Tiled White Retro Bathroom

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Photography by: Connie Anderson Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, white floor and a shower curtain.

Master Nay

DMC Home Improvement

Elegant free standing tub with old school floor mount faucets.
Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a corner shower.

Vine Ave, Park Ridge, IL

Widler Architecture

Patsy McEnroe Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, recessed-panel cabinets and grey benchtops.

Attic bathroom

Aston Matthews

Epoca cast iron bath with Zyam wall tap from Aston Matthews
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in London with an undermount sink, a freestanding tub, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Master Bathroom

TZS Design

Traditionally detailed master bathroom
Large traditional master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls and marble floors.

Modern Farmhouse

Karen Kempf Interiors

A farmhouse style was achieved in this new construction home by keeping the details clean and simple. Shaker style cabinets and square stair parts moldings set the backdrop for incorporating our clients’ love of Asian antiques. We had fun re-purposing the different pieces she already had: two were made into bathroom vanities; and the turquoise console became the star of the house, welcoming visitors as they walk through the front door.

Classically Modern French Elegance in Duluth GA

Home Expressions Interiors by Laura Bloom Inc.

The Homeowner’s of this St. Marlo home were ready to do away with the large unused Jacuzzi tub and builder grade finishes in their Master Bath and Bedroom. The request was for a design that felt modern and crisp but held the elegance of their Country French preferences. Custom vanities with drop in sinks that mimic the roll top tub and crystal knobs flank a furniture style armoire painted in a lightly distressed gray achieving a sense of casual elegance. Wallpaper and crystal sconces compliment the simplicity of the chandelier and free standing tub surrounded by traditional Rue Pierre white marble tile. As contradiction the floor is 12 x 24 polished porcelain adding a clean and modernized touch. Multiple shower heads, bench and mosaic tiled niches with glass shelves complete the luxurious showering experience.

Wall Panelled Bathroom

Trefurn

Trefurn Ltd.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Gloucestershire with a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, stone tile and grey walls.

Simple Elegance

Glen Alspaugh Kitchens and Baths

Alise O'Brien Photography
Photo of a traditional bathroom in St Louis with marble floors, grey walls, a freestanding tub, beige tile, green cabinets, raised-panel cabinets and an undermount sink.

Saint James 1880 / Shadyside

Shelton Design//Build

Built and designed by Shelton Design Build
Large traditional master bathroom in Other with a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Bow to the Trees in Menlo Park Makeover

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Photo of a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

Mary's Master Bath

RSI Kitchen & Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in St Louis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, grey walls and marble floors.

Bathroom

Nicola O'Mara Interior Design Ltd

Marc Wilson
Traditional bathroom in Cornwall with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, beige tile and grey walls.

Holmby Shower Niche

Lauren Shadid Architecture + Interiors

photo by Holly Lepere
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and an alcove shower.

2013 Tyler Parade of Homes

McKinney Homes LLC

Beautiful granite countertops and double vanity in this custom home. www.mckinneyhomesllc.com
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, grey walls and an undermount sink.

Whole House Remodel - Washington DC

Kingston Design Remodeling

Kenneth M Wyner photography
Photo of a small traditional bathroom in DC Metro with a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, porcelain tile, marble floors and grey walls.

New England Colonial

Old Hampshire Designs Inc

Built by Old Hampshire Designs, Inc. Architectural drawings by Bonin Architects & Associates, PLLC John W. Hession, photographer Turtle rug purchased at Little River Oriental Rugs in Concord, NH.

Custom Home Master Suite

Osprey Custom Homes

Photo of an expansive traditional bathroom in Orlando with an integrated sink, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, white tile, grey walls, marble floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Bungalow Bathroom

Artisan Remodeling LLC

Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Other with a pedestal sink, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, a drop-in tub, gray tile, open cabinets, white cabinets, stone tile, grey walls and marble floors.

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Walls

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.