Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, wallpaper and shaker cabinets.

KBDi QLD Finalist 2023 - Small Bathroom

Interior Design By Jo

To meet the client‘s brief and maintain the character of the house it was decided to retain the existing timber framed windows and VJ timber walling above tiles. The client loves green and yellow, so a patterned floor tile including these colours was selected, with two complimentry subway tiles used for the walls up to the picture rail. The feature green tile used in the back of the shower. A playful bold vinyl wallpaper was installed in the bathroom and above the dado rail in the toilet. The corner back to wall bath, brushed gold tapware and accessories, wall hung custom vanity with Davinci Blanco stone bench top, teardrop clearstone basin, circular mirrored shaving cabinet and antique brass wall sconces finished off the look. The picture rail in the high section was painted in white to match the wall tiles and the above VJ‘s were painted in Dulux Triamble to match the custom vanity 2 pak finish. This colour framed the small room and with the high ceilings softened the space and made it more intimate. The timber window architraves were retained, whereas the architraves around the entry door were painted white to match the wall tiles. The adjacent toilet was changed to an in wall cistern and pan with tiles, wallpaper, accessories and wall sconces to match the bathroom Overall, the design allowed open easy access, modernised the space and delivered the wow factor that the client was seeking.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub, an open shower, stone tile, limestone floors, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, an integrated sink, beige floor and white benchtops.

Pan Zen

Colossus Mfg.

Antique dresser turned tiled bathroom vanity has custom screen walls built to provide privacy between the multi green tiled shower and neutral colored and zen ensuite bedroom.

The Olympic Hills Home

Andrea and Co. Design

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hunter Douglas Shutters

Allure Window Coverings

Window Treatments by Allure Window Coverings. Contact us for a free estimate. 503-407-3206
Design ideas for a large transitional bathroom in Portland with a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, beige walls and a drop-in sink.

Luxury Bath

Divine Custom Homes

Photos by SpaceCrafting
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with a vessel sink, light wood cabinets, tile benchtops, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an open shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Stone Canyon III

Juxtaposed Interiors

This hall 1/2 Bathroom was very outdated and needed an update. We started by tearing out a wall that separated the sink area from the toilet and shower area. We found by doing this would give the bathroom more breathing space. We installed patterned cement tile on the main floor and on the shower floor is a black hex mosaic tile, with white subway tiles wrapping the walls.

West Dulwich Family Home

Imperfect Interiors

We added panelling, marble tiles & black rolltop & vanity to the master bathroom in our West Dulwich Family home. The bespoke blinds created privacy & cosiness for evening bathing too

Asheford Green Master Bathroom

Delphinium Design

Photography: Tiffany Ringwald Builder: Ekren Construction
Transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Stately Rejuvenation

Mountainwood Homes

The master bathroom remodel features a new wood vanity, round mirrors, white subway tile with dark grout, and patterned black and white floor tile.
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Benjamin Moore Old Navy Bathroom

BB&R Design-Build

Luxury Bathroom featuring Benjamin Moore Navy Blue Vanity, Carrara Marble, and gorgeous Emerson Wood tile flooring. Spacious shower fearing frameless glass door design, stunning tile accents and universal design features like Spectra Slide bar Mount Hand Shower.

Whole House Remodel Annapolis, MD

Irby Homes

Master bath featuring large custom walk in shower with white subway tiles and black matte Kohler shower system. Patterned tile floor with gray vanity featuring a quartz top and eight inch center set black matte faucet.

White Bathroom Remodel

U Name It Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey floor and an open shower.

Chateau on Central - The Beth

AFT Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, black walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Master Bath open walk in shower

Associate Interiors

Main Floor Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, pebble tile floors, beige walls and an open shower.

Camelback Views

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Projet des Roses

Lagom architectes

This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in Paris with an open shower, white walls, terrazzo floors, a console sink and a hinged shower door.

Tranquility Residence

TEROTTI Interior Design Studio

The Tranquility Residence is a mid-century modern home perched amongst the trees in the hills of Suffern, New York. After the homeowners purchased the home in the Spring of 2021, they engaged TEROTTI to reimagine the primary and tertiary bathrooms. The peaceful and subtle material textures of the primary bathroom are rich with depth and balance, providing a calming and tranquil space for daily routines. The terra cotta floor tile in the tertiary bathroom is a nod to the history of the home while the shower walls provide a refined yet playful texture to the room.

PROYECTO ROGER DE FLOR

Brákara Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, marble, white walls, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open 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.