Large 3' x 5' curbless shower with glass shower doors and large format tile and grab bar for extra safety. Also includes bench with Quartz seat and clear story window for natural daylight. Photography by: Jeffrey E Tryon

Wilmette Master Bath

North Shore Kitchen & Bath

Philip Hegel Photography
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Southampton Village

Mariana Montesdeoca Design

One of the kids bathroom.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Craftsman with Red Shutters

Masters Properties, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Raleigh with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Lake Bonavista Renovation

Knight Custom Homes

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

St. Charles estate residence

SeBern Custom Homes

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Somerville transformation

aMortonDesign

Marble and porcelain showcase accents of blue in this Guest Bath. Patrick Rogers Photography
Inspiration for a small transitional bathroom in Boston with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor and a sliding shower screen.

Modern Farmhouse

Sheila Mayden Interiors

Christian J Anderson Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, an alcove shower, gray tile, quartzite benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Loomis Custom Home

SD Olsen Construction Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Lang Builders Flooring Project

CAP Carpet & Flooring

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East Clovis Master Remodel

Generation Homes & Commercial

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Curved Glass Sliding Shower Doors

Denise Quade Design

Curved glass sliding doors were selected for this bathtub/shower enclosure. The curve gives the bathtub a larger feeling.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and a shower/bathtub combo.

Bathroom Remodel in New Canaan, CT

Stephen C. Gidley, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Other with marble, marble floors, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, open cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, multi-coloured tile, grey walls, an undermount sink and white benchtops.

Urban Lake View Queen Tudor

w.b. builders

Photo by Seth Hannula
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, grey walls, concrete floors, with a sauna, an undermount sink and brown floor.

New Home Sunnyvale

Bridgford Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Hopkinton Historic Home Renovation

Archambault Construction

Large transitional master bathroom in Boston with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Amberley Project

Bronzie Design + Build

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Cincinnati with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Stylish Guest Bath

TEC Construction & Development

The beautiful guest bath continues the flow and look of this updated condo.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a console sink and a sliding shower screen.

Chestnut Kids bath

Dave + Amy Chung, Compass Real Estate

Double sink vanity perfect for a kid's shared bathroom. White subway wainscotting and penny tile with light grey grout frame the room and a fun herringbone pattern in the tub surround add whimsy.

White Bathroom Remodel

U Name It Construction

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige tile, ceramic tile, grey floor and an open shower.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey 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.