Double vanity with semi recessed vessel sinks on a cherry cabinet
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Huntington with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, stone tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and marble benchtops.

Apartment living: master bath

Falk Designs, LLC

Edgewater condo complete gut and renovation
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with a vessel sink, a corner tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, mosaic tile floors and solid surface benchtops.

Marina District Flats

Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and beige tile.

Mukilteo Bathroom Remodel

Treefrog Design

Snowberry Lane Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Seattle with turquoise cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, glass tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, a corner shower and white walls.

Saguaro Grove

AFT Construction

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted, wallpaper and shaker cabinets.

Guerrero SF 1

Peters Construction

Two bathroom remodel project. Full design, space reconfiguration and build.
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, shaker cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a built-in vanity.

Memorial Park

MMI Design

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, beige walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, beige benchtops and a double vanity.

King's Point Update

Defined by Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Hampstead Heath Home

Studio 73 Design

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue tile, green tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, a vessel sink and white benchtops.

Santa Luz Bathroom

Brenda Gold Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, grey walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops and beige floor.

Urban Glam Bathroom

Linette Dai Design

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, marble, blue walls, marble floors, grey floor and an open shower.

Rosanna Residence

Kitchens by Matric

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, subway tile and white walls.

Subway Tile Bathroom

Art of Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and granite benchtops.

Master Bathroom

Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.

Luxury wet room with his and her vanities. Custom cabinetry by Hoosier House Furnishings, LLC. Greyon tile shower walls. Cloud limestone flooring. Heated floors. MTI Elise soaking tub. Duravit vessel sinks. Euphoria granite countertops. Architectural design by Helman Sechrist Architecture; interior design by Jill Henner; general contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; photography by Marie 'Martin' Kinney

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Special-style

www.special-style.ru
Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, mosaic tile and a vessel sink.

Houston Bathroom Remodel - Long & Narrow, Black & White

InnovationLand

This Houston bathroom features polished chrome and a black-and-white palette, lending plenty of glamour and visual drama. "We incorporated many of the latest bathroom design trends - like the metallic finish on the claw feet of the tub; crisp, bright whites and the oversized tiles on the shower wall," says Outdoor Homescapes' interior project designer, Lisha Maxey. "But the overall look is classic and elegant and will hold up well for years to come." As you can see from the "before" pictures, this 300-square foot, long, narrow space has come a long way from its outdated, wallpaper-bordered beginnings. "The client - a Houston woman who works as a physician's assistant - had absolutely no idea what to do with her bathroom - she just knew she wanted it updated," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. "Lisha did a tremendous job helping this woman find her own personal style while keeping the project enjoyable and organized." Let's start the tour with the new, updated floors. Black-and-white Carrara marble mosaic tile has replaced the old 8-inch tiles. (All the tile, by the way, came from Floor & Décor. So did the granite countertop.) The walls, meanwhile, have gone from ho-hum beige to Agreeable Gray by Sherwin Williams. (The trim is Reflective White, also by Sherwin Williams.) Polished "Absolute Black" granite now gleams where the pink-and-gray marble countertops used to be; white vessel bowls have replaced the black undermount black sinks and the cabinets got an update with glass-and-chrome knobs and pulls (note the matching towel bars): The outdated black tub also had to go. In its place we put a doorless shower. Across from the shower sits a claw foot tub - a 66' inch Sanford cast iron model in black, with polished chrome Imperial feet. "The waincoting behind it and chandelier above it," notes Maxey, "adds an upscale, finished look and defines the tub area as a separate space." The shower wall features 6 x 18-inch tiles in a brick pattern - "White Ice" porcelain tile on top, "Absolute Black" granite on the bottom. A beautiful tile mosaic border - Bianco Carrara basketweave marble - serves as an accent ribbon between the two. Covering the shower floor - a classic white porcelain hexagon tile. Mounted above - a polished chrome European rainshower head. "As always, the client was able to look at - and make changes to - 3D renderings showing how the bathroom would look from every angle when done," says Franks. "Having that kind of control over the details has been crucial to our client satisfaction," says Franks. "And it's definitely paid off for us, in all our great reviews on Houzz and in our Best of Houzz awards for customer service." And now on to final details! Accents and décor from Restoration Hardware definitely put Maxey's designer touch on the space - the iron-and-wood French chandelier, polished chrome vanity lights and swivel mirrors definitely knocked this bathroom remodel out of the park!

Asbury Master Bathroom

HOME SOLUTIONS

This 50 square foot bathroom features a corner shower and a "L" shaped furniture styled vanity. LED lighting concealed underneath the vanity is activated by a motion sensor located near the bathroom door. The pocket door entrance into the bathroom eliminates door interference with the nearby frame-less shower enclosure.

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.

Next Level Austin Bathrooms

Next Level Austin

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Zen Luxury Bath

Specialty Tile

Photos by Specialty Tile Products
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, beige tile, stone tile, grey walls, pebble tile floors and a corner shower.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with a Vessel Sink

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.