Photo of a transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Downtown Louisville Bungalow

Petra Custom Builders

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Dallas | Avalon | Jack & Jill Bath

Kitchen Design Concepts

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.

Holladay Residence

Clayton Vance Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, beige benchtops, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Marble Master Bathroom in San Diego

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

This remodel went from a tiny corner bathroom, to a charming full master bathroom with a large walk in closet. The Master Bathroom was over sized so we took space from the bedroom and closets to create a double vanity space with herringbone glass tile backsplash. We were able to fit in a linen cabinet with the new master shower layout for plenty of built-in storage. The bathroom are tiled with hex marble tile on the floor and herringbone marble tiles in the shower. Paired with the brass plumbing fixtures and hardware this master bathroom is a show stopper and will be cherished for years to come. Space Plans & Design, Interior Finishes by Signature Designs Kitchen Bath. Photography Gail Owens

Bathroom

Knauf-Koenig Group

Transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and an enclosed toilet.

Plymouth Upper Level Gets Glam Addition & Remodel

MA Peterson Design Build, Inc.

alyssa lee photography
Transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with blue cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Marlborough Street

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Barn Remodel

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Photography by Andrew Pogue
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, a two-piece toilet, grey floor and white benchtops.

Glam Master Suite

Rejoy Interiors, Inc.

Ryan Garvin
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Cape Cod Traditional

BAR Design + Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Monterosa

Two Hawks Design and Development

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, stone tile, beige walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

White Tile Custom Bath with Tub

Desert Star Construction

The bath features Rohl faucets, Kohler sinks, and a Metro Collection bathtub from Hydro Systems. Architect: Oz Architects Interiors: Oz Architects Landscape Architect: Berghoff Design Group Photographer: Mark Boisclair

Rehabilitación vivienda

Pascuals Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink and multi-coloured floor.

Harbour Point Marina

Krista + Home

A spa like master bath retreat with double sinks, gray cabinetry, aqua linen wallpaper and a huge shower oasis. Design by Krista Watterworth Alterman. Photos by Troy Campbell. Krista Watterworth Design Studio, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Transitional Beauty

Zetooney Hanson Interiors

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Transitional Bathroom

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Color Kaleidoscope

Thomas Puckett Designs

Luxury New York City apartment powder room
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Chinaman's Beach, Mosman Residence

Stritt Design & Construction Pty Ltd

Coastal contemporary bathroom with neutral mosaic glass tiles and walk-in shower
Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in Sydney with an alcove shower, beige tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, beige floor, a hinged shower door and a niche.

233 W Paces Ferry Rd NW

Virtual Studio Innovations

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with turquoise cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper and recessed-panel cabinets.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower

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.