Textured tile shower has a linear drain and a rainhead with a hand held, in addition to a shower niche and 2 benches for a relaxing shower experience. Photos by Chris Veith

basement renovation

Designhaus Interiors

Basement Guest Bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

ЖК Wellhouse

Special-style

Design ideas for a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with a wall-mount toilet, purple walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Remodeling With Barn Door

Boss Design Center

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

The Bordeaux at The Manor Golf & Country Club

Anker Custom Homes

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, purple walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Transitional Family Home

Skapa Design

This lovely transitional home in Minnesota's lake country pairs industrial elements with softer formal touches. It uses an eclectic mix of materials and design elements to create a beautiful yet comfortable family home.

Pretty in Pink Girls Bathroom

Eisenbrandt Companies

An oasis for the girls to get ready in the morning with a six-drawer vanity, maximizing their space for products and Avanti Quartz countertops to withstand the years to come. Honed Hex Carrara floors throughout and shower walls with beveled 3x6 subway tiles. The shower is accented with a custom niche and mother of pearl/mirrored mosaic tiles, wrapped with stone. Chrome fixtures throughout, giving the space a transitional, clean, fresh look!

Girls' Bathroom - Voorhees

Cipriani Remodeling Solutions

Bath renovation - Voorhees - floor tile
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, a sliding shower screen, recessed-panel cabinets, mosaic tile, grey floor and white benchtops.

Master Retreat

Bridgemont Properties Inc.

Small transitional kids bathroom in Toronto with grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, purple walls and an undermount sink.

Howards Grove Bathroom Remodel

Precision Floor And Decor

White subway tiles, smoky gray glass mosaic tile accents, soft gray spa bathtub, solid surface countertops, and lilac walls. Photos by Kost Plus Marketing. Photo by Carrie Kost

Blyskal Puzio Residence

Steven Affelt, RA

Master bathroom with free standing tub and goose neck faucet. Great waterfront view, double vessel sink. Standing double shower. Ceiling lofts into the third floor. Timothy Hill

Lakefront Pool House

Dual Concept Design

One of two bathrooms in the pool house - this one is the "Womens' Bath" with feminine touches, custom designed vanity/ mirror, and white marble tile.

Masculine Geberit Powder Room

Geberit

A black glass Geberit Monolith toilet lends a sleek style to this masculine powder room.
Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, purple walls, dark hardwood floors, furniture-like cabinets and black cabinets.

Master Bathroom

Happy Interiors Group

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with an alcove tub, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, purple walls and ceramic floors.

Hollywood Heights Historical Bathroom Remodel

Blackline Renovations

Ken Vaughan - Vaughan Creative Media
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, purple walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Suburban Estate

Lauren Coburn LLC

Tony Soluri
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, purple walls, mosaic tile floors, white tile, mosaic tile, marble benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Maple hill - Guest bath

Access Design + Build, LLC

In this delicate Guest Bathroom - the geometric and modern pattern is still carried through the floor tile and the faucets. Pleasing with a modern flair. Photo credit - Ehlen Photography, Mark Ehlen

Corner vanity

Abundant Joy Designs, LLC

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Baltimore with white cabinets, shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Allred

brittanysdesign

Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Howards Grove Bathroom Remodel

Precision Floor And Decor

White subway tiles, smoky gray glass mosaic tile accents, soft gray spa bathtub, solid surface countertops, and lilac walls. Photos by Kost Plus Marketing. Photo by Carrie Kost

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with Purple 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.