A double pedestal sink stands in front of a wall of laser cut grey and white marble in a geometric pattern. Photo by Phillip Ennis
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and a console sink.

Transitional Bathroom

Photo of a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, an undermount tub, a corner shower and multi-coloured tile.

Luxe Gold Hardware

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

Luxe Gold Shower Hardware with a slide bar
This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Blissful Master Bathroom in Grays & Whites

Amazing Spaces

Peaceful master bathroom in whites and grays featuring marble accent tile on the floor, flushmount medicine cabinets, and polished nickel hardware and plumbing.

Top of The Hills

Meadowlark Design+Build

A unique "tile rug" was used in the tile floor design in the custom master bath. A large vanity has loads of storage. This home was custom built by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Joshua Caldwell. David Lubin Architect and Interiors by Acadia Hahlbrocht of Soft Surroundings.

Smith Kitchen and Baths

Poulin Design Center

Poulin Design Center
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Small Palo Alto Bathroom

Nash Design Studio

This was a very small bathroom that we wanted to make a big impact. The client loves color so we went with a clean blue/teal/white combination of cement tile floor and glass accent tile with porcelain shower tiles.

Riverside Master Bathroom

Before and After Builders, Inc.

Florim Afrika Dakar 12" x 12"porcelain tile and Lungarno Gypsea glass mosaic accent tile around the shower and in the back of the niches. Delta Cassidy Collection shower fixtures.

Springdale Modern Farmhouse

Frusterio Design, Inc.

Inspiration for a transitional master bathroom in Charlotte with a freestanding tub, multi-coloured tile, stone slab, grey walls and light hardwood floors.

Beech Avenue

Erica Gelman Design Inc.

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Toronto with a freestanding tub, black tile, black and white tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, white walls, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor and a niche.

An Ensuite

Chi Renovation & Design

A remodel of this ensuite bathroom was needed in order to give it the natural, luxurious feel the client wanted. We increased the size of the walk-in shower, added a new shower seat, and used herringbone design tiles for the wall, river pebbles for the shower floor, and black and gold glass for the shower niche. We equipped the shower with a rainfall shower head, handheld body spray, and a skylight which allows warm, natural sunlight to stream in. The rest of the bathroom features a floating linen cabinet, floating double sink vanity, three cylindrical lights, and dark brown tiles. Project designed by Skokie renovation firm, Chi Renovation & Design. They serve the Chicagoland area, and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/

Master Sauna

Great Rooms Building Group

This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, green walls and porcelain floors.

Crisp and Classic Family Home

Anna Lisa Avelar Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an undermount sink, porcelain floors, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet and grey walls.

Palo Alto- 3

Fiorella Design, LLC

christophe testi
Large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Sophisticated Waterfront

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Amazing Master Bathroom Remodel in Vienna, VA

Rendon Remodeling & Design, LLC

Amazing Master Bathroom Remodel in Vienna, VA with a wall of mirrors, a freestanding tub, beautiful wood vanities and an enlarged shower.
Photo of a transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Transitional Bathroom

Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Denver with white cabinets, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Bathroom Under $25,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

Heaven at Hand Construction LLC, Los Angeles, California, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath Under $25,000
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and shaker cabinets.

Eton Master Bath Remodel with Built-In Washer Dryer Custom Cabinet in Towson

Charleene's Houses, LLC

Inspired by a cool, tranquil space punctuated with high-end details such as convenient folding teak shower benches, polished nickel and laser-cut marble shower tiles that add bright swirls of visual movement. And the hidden surprise is the stack washer/dryer unit built into the tasteful center floor to ceiling cabinet.

The Z House

MJS Designers Group

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Orlando with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with Multi-coloured Tile

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.