Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Sydney with grey cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

KBDi QLD Finalist 2023 - Small Bathroom

Interior Design By Jo

To meet the client‘s brief and maintain the character of the house it was decided to retain the existing timber framed windows and VJ timber walling above tiles. The client loves green and yellow, so a patterned floor tile including these colours was selected, with two complimentry subway tiles used for the walls up to the picture rail. The feature green tile used in the back of the shower. A playful bold vinyl wallpaper was installed in the bathroom and above the dado rail in the toilet. The corner back to wall bath, brushed gold tapware and accessories, wall hung custom vanity with Davinci Blanco stone bench top, teardrop clearstone basin, circular mirrored shaving cabinet and antique brass wall sconces finished off the look. The picture rail in the high section was painted in white to match the wall tiles and the above VJ‘s were painted in Dulux Triamble to match the custom vanity 2 pak finish. This colour framed the small room and with the high ceilings softened the space and made it more intimate. The timber window architraves were retained, whereas the architraves around the entry door were painted white to match the wall tiles. The adjacent toilet was changed to an in wall cistern and pan with tiles, wallpaper, accessories and wall sconces to match the bathroom Overall, the design allowed open easy access, modernised the space and delivered the wow factor that the client was seeking.

Ensuite Renovation, Sandringham

embracingspace

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, wallpaper and shaker cabinets.

Greenbrae, CA

Urrutia Design

URRUTIA DESIGN Photography by Matt Sartain
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with marble benchtops, subway tile and white benchtops.

Bathrooms

Innovative Design + Build

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white walls, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Western Springs Transitional

Plain & Posh

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Sunny & Soulful Family Home

Anouska Tamony Designs- Architecture & Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in London with green cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain, a laundry, a single vanity and wallpaper.

Light and Airy Bathroom Design

Boxwood Avenue

This gorgeous bathroom design with a free standing tub and marble galore is made even more beautiful with a custom made white oak vanity. The brass mirror and light fixtures compliment the polished nickel tub filler. The walls are classic grey by Benjamin Moore, complete with marble countertops.

Westport Transitional

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, white floor, decorative wall panelling, shaker cabinets and white benchtops.

Belvedere Spec Home

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and brick walls.

Global Transitional in LO

Charla Ray Interior Design

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Aging-In-Place Bathroom in Haymarket VA

Graves Design & Remodeling, Inc.

Amazing ADA Bathroom with Folding Mahogany Bench, Custom Mahogany Sink Top, Curb-less Shower, Wall Hung Dual Flush Toilet, Hand Shower with Transfer Valve and Safety Grab Bars

Merrimack On Main

Walczak Design And Build

THE PROBLEM Our client had recently purchased a beautiful home on the Merrimack River with breathtaking views. Unfortunately the views did not extend to the primary bedroom which was on the front of the house. In addition, the second floor did not offer a secondary bathroom for guests or other family members. THE SOLUTION Relocating the primary bedroom with en suite bath to the front of the home introduced complex framing requirements, however we were able to devise a plan that met all the requirements that our client was seeking. In addition to a riverfront primary bedroom en suite bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a new full bathroom, a small deck was built off the primary bedroom offering expansive views through the full height windows and doors. Updates from custom stained hardwood floors, paint throughout, updated lighting and more completed every room of the floor.

Milton, MA - Whole House Remodel

Rebel Builders

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity and wallpaper.

Twin Oaks Kitchen & Home Remodel Project

Judi Randall Design

Bathroom Remodel. New Millwork on walls, refinished cabinet and mirror in black, artwork and accessories.
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Luxurious Master Bathroom Retreat

KBF Design Gallery

The home’s existing master bathroom was very compartmentalized (the pretty window that you can now see over the tub was formerly tucked away in the closet!), and had a lot of oddly angled walls. We created a completely new layout, squaring off the walls in the bathroom and the wall it shared with the master bedroom, adding a double-door entry to the bathroom from the bedroom and eliminating the (somewhat strange) built-in desk in the bedroom. Moving the locations of the closet and the commode closet to the front of the bathroom made room for a massive shower and allows the light from the window that had been in the former closet to brighten the space. It also made room for the bathroom’s new focal point: the fabulous freestanding soaking tub framed by deep niche shelving. The new double-door entry shower features a linear drain, bench seating, three showerheads (two handheld and one overhead), and floor-to-ceiling tile. A floating double vanity with bookend storage towers in contrasting wood anchors the opposite wall and offers abundant storage (including two built-in hampers in the towers). Champagne bronze fixtures and honey bronze hardware complete the look of this luxurious retreat.

Western Springs Transitional

Plain & Posh

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Blakeney Primary Bath

Tailored Designs

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, white floor, white benchtops and decorative wall panelling.

Cold Spring Harbor

Chango

Advisement + Design - Construction advisement, custom millwork & custom furniture design, interior design & art curation by Chango & Co.
Photo of an expansive transitional kids bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, white walls, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, panelled walls, flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, ceramic floors, multi-coloured floor and timber.

All Wall Treatments 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.