Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble floors and marble benchtops.

Traditional Country House

Niki Schafer Interior Design

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Oxfordshire with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Potrero Hill Residence

Haller Architecture & Design

Peter Medelik Inc., Photographer
Photo of a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls and mosaic tile floors.

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Farrell and Sons, LLC

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower and a two-piece toilet.

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Design Harmony

Transitional master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and blue cabinets.

Hoboken Hudson Street

Jenny Madden Design

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ponin Gray

Space Harmony

Colin Perry
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile and grey walls.

Farm House

Patrick Meneguzzi Interiors

Photography by Matthew Moore
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Melbourne with a vessel sink, raised-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower and beige tile.

Sherwood Custom Home - Ironwood Acres

Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.

Bright, light filled, master bath
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Portland with a drop-in sink, a drop-in tub, green tile, white walls, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, glass tile, porcelain floors and granite benchtops.

Victorian terraced house - Archway

JLV Design Ltd

The small and shabby shower was removed to make room for a free-standing bath, giving the en-suite a fresh and cosy atmosphere.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in London with blue walls, black cabinets, shaker cabinets, a claw-foot tub, white tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors, a console sink, white floor and an open shower.

A rear dormer loft conversion into 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom - Isleworth TW7

Ash Island Lofts

Photo of a transitional bathroom in London with white tile, subway tile, pink walls, a console sink and multi-coloured floor.

Craftsman Update - Alameda, CA

Saikley Architects

We updated this 1907 two-story family home for re-sale. We added modern design elements and amenities while retaining the home’s original charm in the layout and key details. The aim was to optimize the value of the property for a prospective buyer, within a reasonable budget. New French doors from kitchen and a rear bedroom open out to a new bi-level deck that allows good sight lines, functional outdoor living space, and easy access to a garden full of mature fruit trees. French doors from an upstairs bedroom open out to a private high deck overlooking the garden. The garage has been converted to a family room that opens to the garden. The bathrooms and kitchen were remodeled the kitchen with simple, light, classic materials and contemporary lighting fixtures. New windows and skylights flood the spaces with light. Stained wood windows and doors at the kitchen pick up on the original stained wood of the other living spaces. New redwood picture molding was created for the living room where traces in the plaster suggested that picture molding has originally been. A sweet corner window seat at the living room was restored. At a downstairs bedroom we created a new plate rail and other redwood trim matching the original at the dining room. The original dining room hutch and woodwork were restored and a new mantel built for the fireplace. We built deep shelves into space carved out of the attic next to upstairs bedrooms and added other built-ins for character and usefulness. Storage was created in nooks throughout the house. A small room off the kitchen was set up for efficient laundry and pantry space. We provided the future owner of the house with plans showing design possibilities for expanding the house and creating a master suite with upstairs roof dormers and a small addition downstairs. The proposed design would optimize the house for current use while respecting the original integrity of the house. Photography: John Hayes, Open Homes Photography https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/classic-craftsman-update/

Cherry Lane Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Cherry Lane Residence Master Bathroom. Construction by RisherMartin Fine Homes. Photography by Andrea Calo.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, white walls, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an undermount sink and grey benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom

Small transitional bathroom in Other with a claw-foot tub, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and grey floor.

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Rachelle Capes Interiors

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Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

West 17th Avenue

Alair Homes Vancouver

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Vancouver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile and white walls.

Palo Alto Guest Cottage Tub/Shower

Mark Reilly Architecture

Peter Medilek
Inspiration for a small transitional bathroom in San Francisco with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, a wall-mount sink, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls and ceramic floors.

Bothell Master Bath

Kayron Brewer, CMKBD / Studio K B

Dan Farmer
This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Seattle with a freestanding tub, an open shower and an open shower.

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.

Herndon home renovation

Ricky Can Build It

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.