A new tub was installed with a tall but thin-framed sliding glass door—a thoughtful design to accommodate taller family and guests. The shower walls were finished in a Porcelain marble-looking tile to match the vanity and floor tile, a beautiful deep blue that also grounds the space and pulls everything together. All-in-all, Gayler Design Build took a small cramped bathroom and made it feel spacious and airy, even without a window!

Guest Bathroom Remodel (Kekic)

Mariano & Co., LLC

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Atterbury Hall Bath

Granger Remodel & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

General Bate

Smokey Mountain Tops

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Nashville with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a shower curtain, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, black floor, black benchtops and a niche.

Black + White= GOLD

Assured Flooring & Countertops

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in New Orleans with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Krameria St.

Colorado Kitchen Designs

Guest bathroom in Denver, CO. Classic white subway wall tile in the shower and used as the wanes coating, gives this a classic city look. Complete with a free-standing vanity with an undermount sink and gray quartz top.

Whispering Woods - Easton

McKee Builders

This is an example of a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Wilmington with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Tenafly Project

MAB Designs

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor and grey benchtops.

Misty Meadows Bathroom Renovation

H. Bero Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Banner Day Interiors: Green Bathroom Tiles for Guest Bath

Fireclay Tile

Designed by Banner Day Interiors, these minty green bathroom tiles in a subway pattern add just the right pop of color to this classic-inspired shower. Sample more handmade colors at fireclaytile.com/samples TILE SHOWN 4x8 Tiles in Celadon

Completed Projects

Bella Casa Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in San Francisco with grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, an undermount sink, black floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors and marble benchtops.

Coastal Cottage Bathroom

Alicia Calhoon

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in San Diego with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, white floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Upper East Side Renovation

Eneia White Interiors

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.

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.

Essex Farm House Rehab and Renovation

Walczak Design And Build

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Blue Sage Street of Dreams

Platinum Builders LLC

Photo of a large transitional kids bathroom in Omaha with grey cabinets, glass tile, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

Transitional Bathroom

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Sacramento with light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.

Small Bathroom Remodel

popix designs

A small bathroom remodel with Ikea vanity and semi-handmade cabinet doors.
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Pretty in Pink - Santa Monica

Creative Spaces Interior Design, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, pink walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, porcelain tile, marble floors and marble benchtops.

New Generation - Bathroom

Lenton Company, Inc.

A pretty snazzy pocket door into the toilet room. Milk white glass brings in light while keeping it private. Brian Covington Photography
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

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.