Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Kitchen

Nicholson Builders

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Columbus with a wall-mount sink, black walls and dark hardwood floors.

Hamptons, NY I

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Roger Davies Photography
This is an example of an expansive transitional master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Golf Course Estate

Baxter Interiors

Transitional master bathroom in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, green walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

San Mateo Home

The Right Touch Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Danner's Zen Bathroom

Blue Lotus Designs

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, an integrated sink and dark hardwood floors.

General Home Remodel - San Clemente, CA

GoGreen Builders

Transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

124 N. Gunston

Bruno Abisror - Sothebys International Realty

Beautifully designed by Giannetti Architects and skillfully built by Morrow & Morrow Construction in 2006 in the highly coveted guard gated Brentwood Circle. The stunning estate features 5bd/5.5ba including maid quarters, library, and detached pool house. Designer finishes throughout with wide plank hardwood floors, crown molding, and interior service elevator. Sumptuous master suite and bath with large terrace overlooking pool and yard. 3 additional bedroom suites + dance studio/4th bedroom upstairs. Spacious family room with custom built-ins, eat-in cook's kitchen with top of the line appliances and butler's pantry & nook. Formal living room w/ french limestone fireplace designed by Steve Gianetti and custom made in France, dining room, and office/library with floor-to ceiling mahogany built-in bookshelves & rolling ladder. Serene backyard with swimmer's pool & spa. Private and secure yet only minutes to the Village. This is a rare offering. Listed with Steven Moritz & Bruno Abisror. Post Rain - Jeff Ong Photos

Fryman Canyon, New Construction

Dana Benson Construction

Collaboration with Bryan Wark Designs Photography by Bethany Nauert
Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, stone slab, white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Muir Ave

Nate Yrigoyen

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Diego with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Asheville Whole House Remodel

Judd Builders

Inspiration for a small transitional bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

No Adults Allowed

Volansky Studio

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Burlington with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Complete Bathroom Remodel - Coconut Creek

Quality Builders Construction Services Corp.

Karlee Zotter
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Plymouth Meeting Generation Next

Verboys Interiors

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Barton Creek: Part II

Terravista Interior Design Group

Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, white benchtops and a single vanity.

West Coast Elegance

NUMI Build

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and white benchtops.

Wax Myrtle

Aubergine Home Collection, Inc.

Photography by Keen Eye Marketing
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Charleston with a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and an alcove shower.

N Rock Springs

Clearcut Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Buckhead- Custom Home on East Wood Valley Rd

Hask Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Master Shower

Alair Homes Dallas

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a drop-in tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors

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.