There is just enough contrast in this bath's finishes to allow the white to really stand out. The skylight provides warm natural light and the entire space feels inviting. The lines of the separate walk-in shower softens the angles in the room.

Full flat renovation in South Kensington

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

For this beautiful bathroom, we have used water-proof tadelakt plaster to cover walls and floor and combined a few square meters of exclusive handmade lava tiles that we brought all the way from Morocco. All colours blend in to create a warm and cosy atmosphere for the relaxing shower time.

Mexican Inspired Accessible Bath

A Kinder Space

Open vanity allows easy wheel chair access Patricia Bean, Expressive Architectural Photography
Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and tile benchtops.

San Francisco Edwardian

Cathie Hong Interiors

We updated this century-old iconic Edwardian San Francisco home to meet the homeowners' modern-day requirements while still retaining the original charm and architecture. The color palette was earthy and warm to play nicely with the warm wood tones found in the original wood floors, trim, doors and casework.

Portola Valley Traditional

Maxwell Design

Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, terra-cotta tile, mosaic tile floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Guest Bath Vanity - Hilltop Retreat

Marty Paoletta Photography

Guest Bath; Photography by Marty Paoletta
Inspiration for an expansive traditional master wet room bathroom in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, terra-cotta tile, beige walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Indian Hill Authentic Farmhouse

Trace & Scale

Classic Farmhouse Master Bath Renovation with Navy Blue inset cabinets and brushed gold accents. Textural floor and backsplash tile, new glass enclosed shower with soft blue tile and white quartz bench and countertops. Freestanding Tub and chandelier above with floor mount tub faucet, private toilet room and remodeled walk-in closet with sliding barn doors to match cabinetry. Built-In Cabinets for laundry/hamper and additional storage in closet area.

Bathroom

Arte Architecture

Spanish style bathroom with his and hers Ceramic Talavera sinks
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Houston with blue cabinets, terra-cotta tile and a drop-in sink.

Barnes Town House

London Design Collaborative

The larger front guest ensuite had space for a walk in shower and bath. We installed these on a risen platform with a fall and drainage so that there was no need for a shower screen creating a "wet area". To maintain a traditional feeling, we added bespoke panelling with hidden storage above the wall mounted toilet. This was all made in our workshop and then hand painted on site. The Shaker style bespoke vanity unit is composed of solid oak drawers with dovetail joints. The worktop is composite stone making it resistant and easy to clean. The taps and shower column are Samuel Heath, toilet Burlington and a lovely freestanding Victoria and Albert bath completes the traditional mood. The tiles are marble with hand crafted ceramic tiles on the back wall.

Lake Forest Master Bathroom Remodel: Tradition Meets Functionality

New Explode Construction

Our Lake Forest project transformed a traditional master bathroom into a harmonious blend of timeless design and practicality. We expanded the space, added a luxurious walk-in shower, and his-and-her sinks, all adorned with exquisite tile work. Witness the transformation!

235 Arden Park | Historic Neighborhood of Arden Park | Detroit

In the D Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Detroit with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, terra-cotta tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Квартира в Москве1

Наталья Сорокина

Зинур Разутдинов
Photo of a traditional master bathroom in Moscow with white cabinets, pink tile, white tile, terra-cotta tile, terra-cotta floors, solid surface benchtops, beige walls and a drop-in sink.

Santa Fe Master Bathroom

Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.

Credits: Hamilton-Gray Design, San Diego
Traditional bathroom in San Diego with a freestanding tub and terra-cotta tile.

Bathrooms

Baccaro Construction Co., Inc.

Built and Designed by Baccaro Construction Co., Inc. Kitchen & Bath Centre
Small traditional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, terra-cotta tile and tile benchtops.

San Francisco Edwardian

Cathie Hong Interiors

Mexican Inspired Accessible Bath

A Kinder Space

Oiled bronze grab bars for safetly complement the Mexican style. Niche located at an easy to reach height. Note that the offset shower controls allow for caregiver to turn water on without getting wet. Patricia Bean, Expressive Architectural Photography

Home Remodel--Biltmore Area

Brooks & Company LLC

Steven Kaye Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, red tile, terra-cotta tile, beige walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Spanish Revival Home

Peralta Construction

This is an example of a traditional master bathroom in Austin with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, terra-cotta tile, white walls and terra-cotta floors.

Full flat renovation in South Kensington

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

Barnes Town House

London Design Collaborative

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Tile

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.