Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, red walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Stoneline

Millhouse & Co.

Nicole Casper
Transitional kids bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops and red walls.

Updated Den

Living Rooms by Gayle

Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Wichita with white tile, red walls and beige benchtops.

Red and Gray Bathroom

CDH Designs LLC

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Philadelphia with red walls and a vessel sink.

Projet Monceau

SQUARE RENOVATION

Design ideas for a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, ceramic tile, red walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Armstrong

Pierce Carpet Mill Outlet

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub and red walls.

Master Bathroom

GROF USA Distributors, Inc.

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, red walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white benchtops.

Residential Work

First State Bath

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with an alcove shower, red walls, medium hardwood floors and a pedestal sink.

Salle de bain hôtel

Archange Décoration

Vauban
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Angers with open cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, red walls, terra-cotta floors, a trough sink and orange floor.

Room Addition

Hometown Quality Construction Services

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, red walls, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

New Construction 2

Michele Interiors MD Design Group

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in Seattle with red walls, a vessel sink and limestone benchtops.

"Man Cave" Bathroom

Parsons Interiors Ltd.

Parsons Interiors designed by Jackie Connolly
This is an example of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, red walls, porcelain floors and quartzite benchtops.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Basye's Abbey Carpet & Floor

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, red walls, a vessel sink and grey floor.

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

Beamish's Flooring & Window Fashions

This is an example of an expansive transitional master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, red walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Armstrong-Engineered Stone

Fogleman's Carpet Sales & Service

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, red walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and solid surface benchtops.

Eclectic Flair

Interiors by Jennifer Dennis

Razan Altriraifi
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, stone slab, red walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Melrose

Mackey Construction & Restoration

Photo of a small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with a one-piece toilet, red walls and mosaic tile floors.

Updated Den

Living Rooms by Gayle

Small transitional bathroom in Wichita with white tile, red walls and beige benchtops.

Natural Stone And Beauty

Rhinebeck Kitchen and Bath

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, red walls and ceramic floors.

McGregor Eagle Transitional

Sincerely Yours Interiors by Kay

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Cedar Rapids with an alcove shower, beige tile, mosaic tile, red walls, porcelain floors, beige floor and an open shower.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with Red 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.