Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, marble, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and a shower seat.

Paradise Ridge Luxury Townhouse

Marracar Design

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Bathroom Remodel

Beverly Bradshaw Interiors

Andrew Webb, Clarity Northwest
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Blue Vanity with Marble Countertops and Champagne Bronze Fixtures

Classic Home Improvements

This Chula Vista master bathroom was transformed into an elegant luxury hotel design with this Ariel Cambridge Midnight blue vanity with marble countertops. The gold frame mirror adds a touch of elegance to match the rest of the champagne bronze fixtures and hardware. Photo credit: Nader Essa Photography

Spacious Marble Master Bathroom

Innovative Design Build

Our clients wished for a larger, more spacious bathroom. We closed up a stairway and designed a new master bathroom with a large walk in shower, a free standing soaking tub and a vanity with plenty of storage. The wood framed mirrors, vertical shiplap and light marble pallet, give this space a warm, modern style.

Small but Mighty Bathroom

Christie Kenny Interiors

Our vision was to create a small but mighty oasis—the materials we used to create a soft elegance with a modern retreat vibe. The juxtaposition in tile pattern creates a space that feels harmonious and unique.

Ensuite Guest Bathroom Mixing of Cool Grays with Warm Tones

Eclectic Designs LLC

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and marble.

Lake Highlands Master Bath - Raeford

Stringer Construction & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master wet room bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Guest Bathroom Renovation

Mr. & Mrs. Construction & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Dixie Acres

Indigo & Alabaster

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Queen Anne Principal Suite

Jackson Design Build

Master Suite with walk-in closet and master bath with zero threshold shower
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Shifting Gears

Esslinger Design Company

Photography by Picture Perfect House
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls and brown floor.

Stunning Waterfront Family Home, Sammamish WA

Schock Construction Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Santa Ynez Remodel

Designology Studio LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and marble benchtops.

Spacious & Open Bathroom - Mercer island

Lux Design Builds

Inspiration for an expansive transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Lake Lure Renovation + Addition

Allard + Roberts Interior Design, Inc

Interior Design: Allard + Roberts Interior Design Construction: K Enterprises Photography: Sharon Allard
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern Prairie Style Home on Minnehaha Creek

Sustainable Nine Design + Build

Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white floor.

Haddington Residence

Jodie Rosen Design

Stephani Buchman
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Toronto with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel - San Clemente

Bourke Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and limestone benchtops.

Woodbine Rd Master Bath

New England Design Elements

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Manchester with a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, stone tile, black walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, an open shower, a niche and a shower seat.

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.