This is one of three bathrooms completed in this home. A hall bathroom upstairs, once served as the "Kids' Bath". Polished marble and glass tile gives this space a luxurious, high-end feel, while maintaining a warm and inviting, spa-like atmosphere. Modern, yet marries well with the traditional charm of the home.

Bellview

Conscious Construction Design Build

Richard Romagnolli
Photo of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, white walls, a console sink, grey floor and a shower curtain.

East 29th Residence

Karly Kristina Design

Reka Ivany Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor and a sliding shower screen.

Transitional Home with Pops of Color

PHW Homes Inc

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops and a shower curtain.

Two Small Baths Made Great

Christopher's Kitchen & Bath

Tim Gormley, TG Image
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Bronxville Shingle Style

Michael Smith Architects

Jon Wallen
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, vinyl floors and a trough sink.

Port Washington Residence

Soglia Architecture

Maegan Walton
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, glass tile, beige walls, an alcove tub and a shower curtain.

Bathroom Vanities

Marble & Granite Stonecraft

Super White Quartzite
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Winter Hill Transitional Victorian

Wendel Klein Builders, Inc.

Photography: Elevin Studios
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and subway tile.

Happily Ever After Lake Home

Angela Brown Photography LLC

Angela Brown Photography
Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Detroit with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, brown walls, light hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Transitional Bathroom

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in New Orleans with dark wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an alcove tub, white tile and a shower curtain.

Palm Beach Transitional

Marc-Michaels Interior Design

Dean Matthews
Expansive transitional bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Avalon II Project Photos

Dream Finders Homes

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Jacksonville with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Upper East Side Apartment 2

PJCArchitecture

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Traditional Subway Tile Bathroom

Four Brothers Design + Build

Traditional subway tile makes this bathroom special.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in DC Metro with subway tile, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors and a pedestal sink.

Sagaponack, NY

Michael Davis Design & Construction

Guest Bathroom
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Transitional Home Renovation

Next Level Remodeling

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with an open shower, white tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, subway tile and beige walls.

Princeton Ave

Round Table Design

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, pink floor, grey benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Roswell Master Bathroom Remodel

Iroko Properties LLC

Reconfigure the existing bathroom, to improve the usage of space, eliminate the jet tub, hide the toilet and create a spa like experience with a soaker tub, spacious shower with a bench for comfort, a low down niche for easy access and luxurious Tisbury sower and bath fixtures. Install a custom medicine cabinet for additional storage and

Fullerton Bathroom

Lotus Interior Design Studios, LLC

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Tub

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.