Vacant Stage Historic District Boston Edison

Stylish Detroit
Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and grey benchtops.

Bright and White Master Bathroom

KBF by Audi Contractors

Renee Alexander
This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Charcoal Maple Parker Bathroom

Miramar Kitchen and Bath

Small transitional kids bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Teen Bathroom

Kimithy Nagel, CKD, CBD/Neil Kelly Company

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors and an undermount sink.

Historic Home Makeover

J. Schwartz Design

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Tenessee Home

Pillar & Peacock

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Other with blue walls.

Crystal Tree Dr. - Renovation

Peak Construction & Development, LLC

Peak Construction & Remodeling, Inc. Orland Park, IL (708) 516-9816
This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and grey floor.

ADA Compliant Master Bathroom

Classic Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

Photography: Jason Stemple
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, blue walls and an undermount sink.

Small Bath Remodel

J Kern Design

Inspiration for a small transitional bathroom in Columbus with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Barn Door Bath

New Creations Custom Kitchen and Bath

Barn door opening to master bath.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, an undermount sink, blue walls and travertine floors.

White and Wood Beach House

Madison Taylor

Small transitional bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls and porcelain floors.

Transitional Residence, Peekskill, NY

Design Concepts/Interiors, LLC

This Master Bathroom is an in-home oasis! Imagine stepping into this freestanding chromatherapy tub and relaxing the night away! We designed this bathroom for a couple that was aging-in-place, but we still wanted it to look classy, while keeping high functionality. You can barely notice the built-in grab bars inside the tub. Safety and beauty combine beautifully! We topped off this vignette by a gorgeous piece of art from the incredibly talented Carla Goldberg!! This piece of art just makes this master bathroom sing! Photo by Anastassios Mentis

Takoma Park kitchen and kids' bathroom

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

OCEAN BLUES

User

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Stone Harbor Residence Remodel

One Lane Homes Design & Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Corrigan Road Bathroom

Armitage Interiors - Home Design & Renovation

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Counter Height Vanity with LED Lighting

Burr Remodeling

These active homeowners wanted to create a master bathroom that would allow them to enjoy their new space for years to come, without the need to make future modifications.

Uplands Renovation

MAVERICK DESIGN

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Tarrytown Interior Remodel

CG&S Design-Build

Photography by Ryan Davis | CG&S Design-Build
Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls

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.