Michael Merrill Design Studio enlarged this downstairs bathroom, which now has a spa-like atmosphere to serve pool guests as well as houseguests. Over-scaled tile floors and architectural glass tiled walls impart a dramatic modernity to the space. Note the polished stainless steel ledge in the shower niche.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Boston with a wall-mount sink, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls and slate floors.

Dallas | Bent Tree | Bath

Kitchen Design Concepts

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Family Friendly Basement

Impeccable by Meredith Park

This basement bathroom was fully remodeled. The glass above the shower half wall allows light to flow thru the space. The accent star tile behind the vanity and flowing into the shower makes the space feel bigger. Custom shiplap wraps the room and hides the entrance to the basement crawl space.

Livable Modern

Designtheory Inc.

Design ideas for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with a curbless shower, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a built-in vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a single vanity, blue tile, porcelain tile, ceramic floors, a niche and beige floor.

Creek Hollow Ave Renovation

Studio Steidley

The name of the flooring in this guest bath is purely southern, "Buttered Pecan" - we love the name and the geometric look of it! The 1x4 mosaic tile accent wall is beautiful and adds depth to this small space. The color on this vanity is SW Tempe Star and it is gorgeous! Photographer: Michael Hunter Photography

Blue and White Bathroom

Sandra Cross Interiors Inc.

Stephani Buchman Photography
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Park Avenue Apartment

Rosenberg Kolb Architects

This 3300 sq. ft. Park Avenue apartment was gut renovated and re-designed for a young couple with three young children, originally a classic pre-war, the goal was to create an open, loft-like, elegant, modernist kid-friendly apartment. The work included custom millwork, interior furniture, finishes, lighting and artwork. The emphasis was on a sophisticated color palette with modern lighting, luxurious fabrics and elegant furniture while maintaining a feeling of “home”. To accommodate the needs for a common area for the family to gather the kitchen, breakfast room, and playroom are open to each other for a spacious casual-living area for the entire family. The Dining Room offers an intimate setting for entertaining formal dinner parties with soft lighting and sensuous materials and textiles while the custom French-polished macassar ebony millwork adds a touch of drama to the space. The Living Room/Den is connected by a partial dividing wall and can be separated by scaled full-height sliding glass doors.

Chelsea Townhouse

DHD Architecture and Interior Design

Located in stylish Chelsea, this updated five-floor townhouse incorporates both a bold, modern aesthetic and sophisticated, polished taste. Palettes range from vibrant and playful colors in the family and kids’ spaces to softer, rich tones in the master bedroom and formal dining room. DHD interiors embraced the client’s adventurous taste, incorporating dynamic prints and striking wallpaper into each room, and a stunning floor-to-floor stair runner. Lighting became one of the most crucial elements as well, as ornate vintage fixtures and eye-catching sconces are featured throughout the home. Photography: Emily Andrews Architect: Robert Young Architecture 3 Bedrooms / 4,000 Square Feet

Senior Living Bath

Lori Fleet Interiors, LLC

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Connecticut En Suite

RIKB Design Build

A dream En Suite. We updated this 80s home with a transitional style bathroom complete with double vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk in shower with bench seat.

Kingston Drive, Atlanta

JDR Designs, LLC

Small but elegant Master Bathroom with large walk in curb less shower, two shower heads, linear drain, frameless glass , glass tile EVERYWHERE, and custom cabinetry. Add in an undercounter Laundry station and this bath is small but full of function and beauty!

New Guest Bathroom

Umlaut Interiors

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a bidet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Blakeney Road Bathrooms

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with a double shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, pebble tile floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door and a niche.

Master Bath - Rancho Cucamonga

Anderson Reconstruction, Inc

Large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and brick walls.

Modern Bathroom

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Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Belmont Blues Bathroom

Dishington Construction - Jensen Hus

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Silver Spring second story addition and kitchen

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Organic boutique master bathroom remodel

Z Interior Decorations Inc.

This Master Bathroom remodel removed some framing and drywall above and at the sides of the shower opening to enlarge the shower entry and provide a breathtaking view to the exotic polished porcelain marble tile in a 24 x 48 size used inside. The sliced stone used in the curved floor design was hand placed by the tile installer to eliminate the tile outlines sometimes seen in lesser quality installations. The agate design glass tiles used as the backsplash and mirror surround delight the eye. The warm brown griege cabinetry have custom designed drawer interiors to work around the plumbing underneath. Floating vanities add visual space to the room. The dark brown in the herringbone shower floor is repeated in the master bedroom wood flooring coloring so that the entire master suite flows.

Forest Lane

Erica Gelman Design Inc.

Larry Arnal Photography
Transitional bathroom in Toronto with beige tile, blue tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, blue floor and a niche.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile

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.