Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat and a double vanity.

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.

San Rafael New Build

Florence Livingston Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional wet room bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat and a built-in vanity.

Modern and Unique Wellesley Home

design studio M

This is an example of a transitional wet room bathroom in Boston with marble, a niche, a shower seat, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Beckonvale - Master Bathrooom

SCM Design Group

This timeless design features beautiful faux marble floors from Eleganza Tile and a soaking bathtub from Signature Hardware that was designed specifically for leaning back and taking those long relaxing soaks after a hard day. We took out what was previously dark and closed in the shower and instead opened up space with the clean look of a glass enclosure.

Lake Boone

Neuhoff Custom Builders

This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Sterling Heights - The Lakes

Smart Interiors

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double shower, a niche, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Upper East Side Condo

Pett & Associates, LLC

Elizabeth Dooley
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, solid surface benchtops, a sliding shower screen, a niche and a shower seat.

Elevated Master Bathroom & Floral Pool Bath

KBF Design Gallery

This beautiful, elegant master bathroom with traditional pops exudes relaxation and comfort. With gold accents in every corner, this master bathroom retreat is a close comparison to a wonderful spa.

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.

Montefaro

Studio Henree LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Complete Custom Home Interior Design

Signature Design Interiors

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Luxe Canyon Living

Blythe Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive transitional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Quaker Plain Primary Bathroom

ReStart Home Renovations

A master suite was created from an office, living room and powder room.
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Master En-suite

Well Dunn Home Designs

Primary and Guest en-suite remodel
Inspiration for an expansive transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a bidet, beige tile, marble, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Glamorous Craftsman Primary Bathroom with a View

Neil Kelly Company

Design objectives for this primary bathroom remodel included: Removing a dated corner shower and deck-mounted tub, creating more storage space, reworking the water closet entry, adding dual vanities and a curbless shower with tub to capture the view.

Master Bathroom Remodel (Grant)

Mariano & Co., LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with light wood cabinets, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, black floor, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Project Stowe Reno - Major home renovation

Delaney's Design

A complete renovation of this master bathroom took it from old, dated and damaged to a sophisticated and elegant spa-like retreat! Marble tile installed in a herringbone pattern set the tone for elegance. Lovely pedestal tub, copper sinks, unique lighting and plumbing fixtures add unexpected details.

Lakeside Lane

Spruill Custom Homes, LLC

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with a Shower Seat

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.