Blue tile master bathroom.
Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with an alcove shower, blue tile, white floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Transitional master bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Luxurious primary bathroom.
This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Austin with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey 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.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

Photography: Tiffany Ringwald Builder: Ekren Construction
This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and a corner shower.

Dramatic large porcelain tile slabs are installed floor to ceiling in this primary bathroom shower. The lit shampoo niche with glass shelf is a special touch!

Gorgeous master bathroom with two vanities wih single sinks, and pendant lights
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

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.

Large transitional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white 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 and a built-in vanity.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Black and white can never make a comeback, because it's always around. Such a classic combo that never gets old and we had lots of fun creating a fun and functional space in this jack and jill bathroom. Used by one of the client's sons as well as being the bathroom for overnight guests, this space needed to not only have enough foot space for two, but be "cool" enough for a teenage boy to appreciate and show off to his friends. The vanity cabinet is a freestanding unit from WW Woods Shiloh collection in their Black paint color. A simple inset door style - Aspen - keeps it looking clean while really making it a furniture look. All of the tile is marble and sourced from Daltile, in Carrara White and Nero Marquina (black). The accent wall is the 6" hex black/white blend. All of the plumbing fixtures and hardware are from the Brizo Litze collection in a Luxe Gold finish. Countertop is Caesarstone Blizzard 3cm quartz.

Luxurious primary bathroom.
Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and an undermount sink.

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.