Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, blue tile, brown tile, gray tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops and brown floor.

Azul Cielo Bath

Artistic Tile

This Verona, NJ bath was updated with a light color scheme and an elegant blend of coordinating stone mosaics. With the assistance of our Paramus showroom team, Interior Designer Tracey Stephens selected 'Whirlwind,' our swirling traditional mosaic, as a graceful floor with the appearance of subtle motion. For the shower panel, she specified 'Arpell' in Azul Cielo mixed with Rivershell, creating a striking centerpiece, and to tie it all together, she used accents of Azul Cielo in a straight joint mosaic for borders, backsplashes and niches throughout the space.

Vermillion Complete Remodel

Sugar Beach Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink and laminate benchtops.

Joanne O'Donnell of Chic Home Interiors

Chic Home Interiors

Transitional bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink and tile benchtops.

Madison Ave

Meredith Heron Design

This Guest Bathroom in our Victorian Restoration in the city is all about glamour and luxury. A mosaic marble floor sets the tone for the rest of the space. The custom vanity is designed to look like furniture Photos by Meredith Heron Design

Shapiro House

Sara Eizen

Large transitional bathroom in Seattle with an alcove shower, blue tile and ceramic floors.

Montserrat

Monika Merchant Design Studio

Master primary bathroom and closet renovation featuring blue subway tile, walnut wood and brass accents
Large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Carlton Bathroom

HDR Remodeling Inc.

A beautiful bathroom filled with various detail from wall to wall.
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a bidet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

River West: Elston

Lugbill Designs

Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Light-Filled Ranch

Susan Yeley Homes

One of many contenders for the official SYH motto is "Got ranch?" Midcentury limestone ranch, to be specific. Because in Bloomington, we do! We've got lots of midcentury limestone ranches, ripe for updates. This gut remodel and addition on the East side is a great example. The two-way fireplace sits in its original spot in the 2400 square foot home, now acting as the pivot point between the home's original wing and a 1000 square foot new addition. In the reconfiguration of space, bedrooms now flank a central public zone, kids on one end (in spaces that are close to the original bedroom footprints), and a new owner's suite on the other. Everyone meets in the middle for cooking and eating and togetherness. A portion of the full basement is finished for a guest suite and tv room, accessible from the foyer stair that is also, more or less, in its original spot. The kitchen was always street-facing in this home, which the homeowners dug, so we kept it that way, but of course made it bigger and more open. What we didn't keep: the original green and pink toilets and tile. (Apologies to the purists; though they may still be in the basement.) Opening spaces both to one another and to the outside help lighten and modernize this family home, which comes alive with contrast, color, natural walnut and oak, and a great collection of art, books and vintage rugs. It's definitely ready for its next 75 years.

Palm Beach Guest Bathroom

ADU Contractors - Build. Design. Remodel.

Beautiful transitional bathroom with white shaker cabinets, gold hardware, blue jean shimmer porcelain shower tiles, built-in bathtub, and hexagon floor tiles.

Alvar St

MLM INCORPORATED

Large transitional 3/4 bathroom in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Jersey City Gut Renovation

Design MACS

This kid's bathroom is whimsical yet can grow with the young boys
Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Романтичный интерьер на Сретенке 107 кв.м.

Анна Кларк

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, white walls, a vessel sink, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Manoa Revival

Ko'olau Builders

Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Hawaii with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Shrigley Residence

Kitchens By Clay

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, blue tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Cole Valley Arts & Crafts Remodel

Jeff King & Company

Designer: MODtage Design / Photographer: Paul Dyer
Photo of a large transitional bathroom in San Francisco with blue tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a curbless shower, multi-coloured walls, red floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Bathroom

Amy Kartheiser Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops and a claw-foot tub.

Bronxville Tudor

Anjali Pollack Design

Transitional bathroom in New York with light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile and matchstick tile.

River West: Elston

Lugbill Designs

Small transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.