Complete kitchen and guest bathroom remodel with IKEA cabinetry, custom VG Fir doors, quartz countertop, ceramic tile backsplash, and grouted LVT tile flooring

Bath from a tiny space

Cameron House Interiors

We decided to keep the shower open in order to maintain a better sense of space within the room itself.
Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Raleigh with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a console sink and glass benchtops.

Lorcom Lane Upstairs Bath

Bath + Kitchen

This is one of three bathrooms completed in this home. A hall bathroom upstairs, once served as the "Kids' Bath". Polished marble and glass tile gives this space a luxurious, high-end feel, while maintaining a warm and inviting, spa-like atmosphere. Modern, yet marries well with the traditional charm of the home.

Elegant Mix of Transitional and Contemporary

Enns Cabinetry Inc.

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and glass benchtops.

Nazareth Master Bathroom

Jarrett Design

A former client came to us to renovate her cramped master bathroom into a serene, spa-like setting. Armed with an inspiration photo from a magazine, we set out and commissioned a local, custom furniture maker to produce the cabinetry. The hand-distressed reclaimed wormy chestnut vanities and linen closet bring warmth to the space while the painted shiplap and white glass countertops brighten it up. Handmade subway tiles welcome you into the bright shower and wood-look porcelain tile offers a practical flooring solution that still softens the space. It’s not hard to imagine yourself soaking in the deep freestanding tub letting your troubles melt away. Matt Villano Photography

Bathroom Remodel - Alexandria, VA

Kelley Astore Interiors

Before photo of the bathroom without paneling, new vanity with sink, or any of the new plumbing fixtures installed.
This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, beige walls, slate floors, a console sink, glass benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, panelled walls and shaker cabinets.

Kitchens

Karen Lane Designs

Chris Berneking Photography
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and glass benchtops.

Los Altos Hills Transformation

IKB Design & Construction

Joel Bartlett Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, an undermount tub, a corner shower, brown tile, beige walls and limestone floors.

5-star Custom Home

Townbridge Homes

Twisted Tours
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Sonoma Mountain Ranch

Tres McKinney Design

Detail of VITRAFORM sink. and ELECTRIC mirror. Photography: E Andrew McKinney
Transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, beige walls and marble floors.

Tub and Vanity

Remcon Design Build

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and glass benchtops.

Transitional Master Suite

Kitchen & Bath Concepts of Pittsburgh

Craig Thompson Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, a freestanding tub, a double shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Heritage Square

Fine Line Finish Carpentry LLC

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, glass benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey walls.

Sewall's Point Waterfront Home

Francesca Morgan Interiors

Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Miami with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and glass benchtops.

Trailwood Court

Oakmark Custom Homes

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, a drop-in sink and glass benchtops.

Sleepy Hollow Bath

Nicole Murphy

Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with a vessel sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls and ceramic floors.

Gallery

Loar Home Improvement

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Palmer Residence

Nicole Norris Design Studio, Inc.

Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Other with a drop-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, glass benchtops and beige walls.

Simple and Elegant bathroom remodel - Hartman

Pearl Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and glass benchtops.

Equinox - Wilryan

Westwind Woodworkers Inc.

Allison Mathern Interior Design - Espresso oak furniture style vanities with matching mirrors and glass countertops. the linen cabinet is painted white with a glass door and open shelf.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with Glass Benchtops

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.