Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in San Francisco.

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

Harlequin’s Salinas flamingo wallpaper and antiqued gold leaf sconces make this an unforgettable en-suite bath.
This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

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Everyday Lovely

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Denver.

Linnet House

Berk Walters Homes

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

City Triple Penthouse

Cochrane Design LTD

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles.

Wet rooms

Creative Mirror & Shower

This is an example of a transitional wet room bathroom in Chicago with a sliding shower screen.

Master Sauna

Kasper Custom Home Remodeling

A 5' wide Finlandia sauna is perfect for relaxing and rejuvenating with your partner after a long day.
This is an example of a large transitional bathroom in Dallas with an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, marble floors, white floor, a hinged shower door and with a sauna.

Pacific Heights Renovation: Girls' Bath

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

Newly constructed double vanity bath with separate soaking tub and shower for two teenage sisters. Subway tile, herringbone tile, porcelain handle lever faucets, and schoolhouse style light fixtures give a vintage twist to a contemporary bath.

Master Bath with frameless shower, soaking tub, double vanity and water closet w

The Wiese Company

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Easton New Construction

Blueprint Dreams LLC

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, gray tile, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed.

Somerset Residence

AAI-Poggenpohl

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Master bathroom

Gold Leaf Ventures/Construction

Farm house bathroom with shower accent wall
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and grey floor.

Dunbarton Bathroom Remodel--Belmont, Massachusetts

Masters Touch Design Build

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, marble, grey walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Holmes Ave .Master bath, Laundry and Powder room

Plain & Posh

This master bath was dark and dated. Although a large space, the area felt small and obtrusive. By removing the columns and step up, widening the shower and creating a true toilet room I was able to give the homeowner a truly luxurious master retreat. (check out the before pictures at the end) The ceiling detail was the icing on the cake! It follows the angled wall of the shower and dressing table and makes the space seem so much larger than it is. The homeowners love their Nantucket roots and wanted this space to reflect that.

Elegant El Dorado Hills Master Bathroom

Juxtaposed Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Upper East Side Renovation

Eneia White Interiors

Photo by Jordan Powers
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Travis Heights Vacation Rental

Christen Ales Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and solid surface benchtops.

Pink Vanity with Brass Hardware - Master Bathroom

KraftMaster Renovations

A different angle of this pink bathroom vanity and toilet with decorative shelf. Photos by Chris Veith.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, white floor, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets and an undermount sink.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas

If you’re looking for transitional 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 Transitional 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.

Modern Charm Spanish Master Suite

Sato Architects, Inc.

Paul Vu
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, mosaic tile floors, black floor and medium wood cabinets.