Transitional master bathroom in Boston with brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Vanity Area and Peek of Wet Room

T J

Photo of a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and an open shower.

Peters Residence

Daniel Michelle Design Collective

This vanity is from Everly Quinn.
Small transitional master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

The Fountains

Clothed In Majesty, LLC

Luxurious stone pebble mosaic tile is at both floor and ceiling. Fog free mirror, steam and body sprays make this a spa like shower a daily escape.
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Las Vegas with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Modern Prairie Style Home on Minnehaha Creek

Sustainable Nine Design + Build

Landmark Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white floor.

Master Bathroom in Belmont

Designer's Touch

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master wet room bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Arcadia Lights

AFT Construction

This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed and panelled walls.

Edmonds Waterfront

Debbie Cahill Turner Design, LLC

This is an example of a small transitional bathroom in Seattle with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, limestone, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

In-Law Suite and Detached Garage in Raritan

GTG Builders

Design ideas for a large transitional bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, marble, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Master Bath Suite Williamsburg Green Springs

Birstler Home Improvements Of Virginia, Inc.

Custom Cabinetry and light bridge made by #birstlerhomeimprovementsofva. Cambria New Quay countertops provided and fabricated by #parkstonegraniteandmarble, porcelain floor, shower and wall tile supplied by #brunktilenewportnewsva

Ceiling Mounted Rain Shower Head

Jan Neiges, CMKBD with NKBA

Instead of having a center drain in the shower, we added a corner drain. Now the clients do not have to stand on top of the drain.
Large transitional master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a double shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and wood benchtops.

Seattle Duplex Remodel and Stage

Design 2 Sell

Inspiration for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an integrated sink, a shower curtain, white benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

McDonald Primary Bathroom (Move all the things)

Callaway Home Improvements

Our "Move all the things" project is a great example of sometimes the best option is to completely rework the footprint of the space and start fresh. Which means none of the before pictures will make sense because we moved everything around. Love how this turned out for our clients.

Master Bath Remodel with Free Standing Tub and Tiled Shower

Cabinet-S-Top

In this bathroom remodel, a Medallion Silverline Carlisle Vanity with matching York mirrors in the Smoke Stain was installed. The countertop and shower curb are Envi Carrara Luce quartz. Moen Voss Collection in brushed nickel includes faucet, robe hook, towel bars, towel ring, toilet paper holder. Kohler comfort height toilet. Two oval china lav bowls in white. Tara free standing white acrylic soaking tub with a Kayla floor mounted tub faucet in brushed nickel. 10x14 Resilience tile installed on the shower walls 1 ½” hex mosaic tile for shower floor Dynamic Beige. Triversa Prime Oak Grove luxury vinyl plank flooring in warm grey. Flat pebble stone underneath the free-standing tub.

Chabot Whole House Remodel

HDR Remodeling Inc.

Photo Credit: Treve Johnson Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in San Francisco with brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

New Construction - Logan Plan

Bennett Builders

Transitional master bathroom in Cleveland with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

John's Creek Whole Home Renovation

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Unwind from the day in your master oasis.
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

San Clemente, CA Classic Bathroom Remodel

Miller & Sons Construction Group

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Calming Ensuite

Susan Yeley Homes

This project is proof again that even if your space has some kooky architecture, it's possible to get a clean and calm effect. Nothing about this large bathroom is 90 degrees: the walls angle and above the tub is a partially lofted octagonal ceiling. For the remodel, we conscientiously designed architectural elements and finishes to counter all that business. Walls now blend into both ceiling and the ground color of the tile. Tile is all rectangular and a consistent tone, and we made sure tile lines were continuous around the space. Fixture finishes match throughout (which we don't always do!). Transitioning from this before to this after was about more than stripping wallpaper and upgrading fixtures and finishes. Nothing like a good challenging space to keep us on our toes! Photos by Addison Group LLC

Ebony Master Bath Vanity Cabinetry

Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & Woodwork

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets

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.