Photo by Jordan Powers
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Soothing Charmer | Bath Remodel

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By Thrive Design Group
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and recessed-panel cabinets.

Gray tones playfulness. A kids bathroom in Oak park.

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Gray tones playfulness a kid’s bathroom in Oak Park. This bath was design with kids in mind but still to have the aesthetic lure of a beautiful guest bathroom. The flooring is made out of gray and white hexagon tiles with different textures to it, creating a playful puzzle of colors and creating a perfect anti slippery surface for kids to use. The walls tiles are 3x6 gray subway tile with glossy finish for an easy to clean surface and to sparkle with the ceiling lighting layout. A semi-modern vanity design brings all the colors together with darker gray color and quartz countertop. In conclusion a bathroom for everyone to enjoy and admire.

Bonvue Ranch

TVL Creative Ltd.

Our clients were ready to trade in their 1950s kitchen (faux brick and all) for a more contemporary space that could accommodate their growing family. We were more then happy to tear down the walls that hid their kitchen to create some simply irresistible sightlines! Along with opening up the spaces in this home, we wanted to design a kitchen that was filled with clean lines and moments of blissful details. Kitchen- Crisp white cabinetry paired with a soft grey backsplash tile and a warm butcher block countertop provide the perfect clean backdrop for the rest of the home. We utilized a deep grey cabinet finish on the island and contrasted it with a lovely white quartz countertop. Our great obsession is the island ceiling lights! The soft linen shades and linear black details set the tone for the whole space and tie in beautifully with the geometric light fixture we brought into the dining room. Bathroom- Gone are the days of florescent lights and oak medicine cabinets, make way for a modern bathroom that leans it clean geometric lines. We carried the simple color pallet into the bathroom with grey hex floors, a high variation white wall tile, and deep wood tones at the vanity. Simple black accents create moments of interest through out this calm little space.

Pilgrim

Victory Construction, Inc

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Fairway Whole House Renovation

Preservation & Renovation

Designed by Desiree Dutcher Construction by Roger Dutcher Photography by Beth Singer
Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Detroit with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Яркая квартира с классическими элементами

Вероника Князева/Дизайнер интерьера

Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Lakehouse En Suite

All About You - Ann & Angelo Cane

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Saddle Oaks Hall Bathroom Renovation

Kelly Brasch Interiors

Small updates to this bathroom layout made a big impact. We moved the shower area out of the dormer to allow for much needed headroom. Under the dormer, new shelving was added for additional storage. The size of the vanity was extended and a half wall as added next to the toilet to keep it out of plain sight.

Bisset Court

Cameron Getter Design

This little girl's playroom bath renovation consisted of new floor and shower wall tile (to the ceiling), new plumbing fixtures and hardware, fresh vanity paint and cabinet knobs, a new vanity mirror and sconce, wallpaper accent walls, Gray Malin artwork, new floor mats, shower curtain and towels.

Maple Circle

Charla Ray Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Wil Rose - Whole Home Remodel

Anderson & Rodgers Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Other with a freestanding vanity, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, porcelain floors, white floor and a niche.

Northfield Primary Bath

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, red tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Burns Park Refresh

Meadowlark Design+Build

Kids bathroom of a Burns Park, Ann Arbor, MI home. Blue vertical tile in the bathtub/shower with custom built in cabinetry for storage.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Detroit with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and planked wall panelling.

The Colonial Blues

Resto-Modern Homes LLC

2nd floor guest bath with cast iron soaker tub, herringbone wall tile, side glass wall enclosure and curtain rod.
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Other with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Metuchen - Bathroom Renovation

Wolfpack Home Improvement

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, porcelain floors, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Updated Hall Bath

Bel Air Construction

After spending more time at home, the recently retired homeowners recognized that their nearly 30-year-old 1990s style bathroom needed an update and upgrade. Working in the exact footprint of the previous bath and using a complementary balance of contemporary materials, fixtures and finishes the Bel Air Construction team created a refreshed bath of natural tones and textures.

Marble Elegance

Renovations By Bill, Inc.

Timeless white and marble Jack and Jill bathroom with a pop of color! The colors on the wallpaper accent wall are used throughout the bathroom. A blue shaker style vanity is topped by white quartz, a rectangular sink and chrome fixtures. The marble floor tile provides an elegant flow throughout the space. A new bathtub was installed with white subway tile on the surrounding walls and chrome fixtures. The blue trim and white walls complete the look and create a bright space.

Квартира в панельном доме

Анна Шиманова

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Moscow with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, yellow walls, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with a Shower Curtain

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.