The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Transitional Accessible Primary Bath

Neil Kelly Company

Transitional bathroom vanity with polished grey quartz countertop, dark blue cabinets with black hardware, Moen Doux faucets in black, Ann Sacks Savoy backsplash tile in cottonwood, 8"x8" patterned tile floor, and chic oval black framed mirrors by Paris Mirrors. Rain-textured glass shower wall, and a deep tray ceiling with a skylight.

Projet Treize

eodesign

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Strasbourg with an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

Breathtaking Primary Bath Remodel

Sutherland Design Home, LLC

We removed the long wall of mirrors and moved the tub into the empty space at the left end of the vanity. We replaced the carpet with a beautiful and durable Luxury Vinyl Plank. We simply refaced the double vanity with a shaker style.

Next Generation Renovation : Primary Bathroom

Tamara Day Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Kansas City with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Milwaukee with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Spa LIke Primary Bathroom

Zapata Design, LLC

This fireplace adds a touch of class, and a great way to start these cooler PNW days. The MTI soaking/jetted tub is the ultimate way to wind down, and is designed with a view of the fireplace. Textural Japanese tile surrounds the fireplace, with a floating walnut mantle. If you would rather have a view of the backyard, that is fine, too - either way, it is a winner!

Tranquility Residence

TEROTTI Interior Design Studio

The Tranquility Residence is a mid-century modern home perched amongst the trees in the hills of Suffern, New York. After the homeowners purchased the home in the Spring of 2021, they engaged TEROTTI to reimagine the primary and tertiary bathrooms. The peaceful and subtle material textures of the primary bathroom are rich with depth and balance, providing a calming and tranquil space for daily routines. The terra cotta floor tile in the tertiary bathroom is a nod to the history of the home while the shower walls provide a refined yet playful texture to the room.

Serene & Luxurious Primary Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

These homeowners wanted to update their 1990’s bathroom with a statement tub to retreat and relax. The primary bathroom was outdated and needed a facelift. The homeowner’s wanted to elevate all the finishes and fixtures to create a luxurious feeling space. From the expanded vanity with wall sconces on each side of the gracefully curved mirrors to the plumbing fixtures that are minimalistic in style with their fluid lines, this bathroom is one you want to spend time in. Adding a sculptural free-standing tub with soft curves and elegant proportions further elevated the design of the bathroom. Heated floors make the space feel elevated, warm, and cozy. White Carrara tile is used throughout the bathroom in different tile size and organic shapes to add interest. A tray ceiling with crown moulding and a stunning chandelier with crystal beads illuminates the room and adds sparkle to the space. Natural materials, colors and textures make this a Master Bathroom that you would want to spend time in.

Deer Trail, Master Bath 2

CAGE Design Build

Master bath remodel 2 featuring custom cabinetry in Paint Grade Maple with flax cabinetry, quartz countertops, skylights | Photo: CAGE Design Build
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, porcelain floors, grey floor, a niche, recessed, brown cabinets and beige walls.

New Forest Country House

User

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in London with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white tile, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and panelled walls.

ALGONQUIAN | Primary Bathroom Remodel

Designology Studio LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Avery's side

Ejay Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

University Bath Renovations

TVL Creative Ltd.

This project was not only full of many bathrooms but also many different aesthetics. The goals were fourfold, create a new master suite, update the basement bath, add a new powder bath and my favorite, make them all completely different aesthetics. Primary Bath-This was originally a small 60SF full bath sandwiched in between closets and walls of built-in cabinetry that blossomed into a 130SF, five-piece primary suite. This room was to be focused on a transitional aesthetic that would be adorned with Calcutta gold marble, gold fixtures and matte black geometric tile arrangements. Powder Bath-A new addition to the home leans more on the traditional side of the transitional movement using moody blues and greens accented with brass. A fun play was the asymmetry of the 3-light sconce brings the aesthetic more to the modern side of transitional. My favorite element in the space, however, is the green, pink black and white deco tile on the floor whose colors are reflected in the details of the Australian wallpaper. Hall Bath-Looking to touch on the home's 70's roots, we went for a mid-mod fresh update. Black Calcutta floors, linear-stacked porcelain tile, mixed woods and strong black and white accents. The green tile may be the star but the matte white ribbed tiles in the shower and behind the vanity are the true unsung heroes.

Mt. Lookout Bungalow Bathroom

WARNDORF REMODEL & DESIGN

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and timber.

The Beaver Dam

Delphinium Design

GC: Ekren Construction Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Sensational Spa

Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, a freestanding tub, grey floor and vaulted.

Master Bath with View to Master Closet

Orren Pickell Building Group

Woodharbor stained maple cabinetry, stone countertops, and Kohler plumbing fixtures throughout. Floor tile is Porcelanosa
Large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and brown cabinets.

Classic & Inviting Custom Home: Naperville, IL

Charleston Building and Development

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted, decorative wall panelling and a one-piece toilet.

All Ceiling Designs 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.