Light grey and cream tones are meshed with brass fixtures to transform the original dated bathroom into an extravagant updated retreat. A new frameless glass shower helps make the room appear larger by exposing the expansive shower. The new reclaimed wood vanity and two-toned vanity lights infuse a bit of rustic flair.

Master Bath and Bedroom

Home Improvement Plus LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, stone slab, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Maumelle Valley

Hines Homes, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Little Rock with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

New Classic

Sanctuary Kitchen and Bath Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, limestone, limestone floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mountain Road Residence

3north

Ansel Olson
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Richmond with soapstone benchtops, an undermount tub, stone tile and grey walls.

Black stone bathroom

Tannehill Interiors

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black tile, stone slab, black walls, ceramic floors, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Unexpected Kitchen Reno

Refined House, LLC

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Chicago - Lincoln Park Single-Family Home

Vincere, Ltd.

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, an undermount sink, an alcove shower, linoleum floors, soapstone benchtops, furniture-like cabinets, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Ridgemont Residence

Hsu McCullough

Hinoki soaking tub with Waterworks "Arroyo" tile in Shoal color were used at all wet wall locations. Photo by Clark Dugger
Large transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, ceramic tile, white walls, soapstone benchtops, beige tile and light hardwood floors.

Bathrooms

Christopher Burton Homes, Inc.

Our custom homes are built on the Space Coast in Brevard County, FL in the growing communities of Melbourne, FL and Viera, FL. As a custom builder in Brevard County we build custom homes in the communities of Wyndham at Duran, Charolais Estates, Casabella, Fairway Lakes and on your own lot.

West 77th Street, Manhattan, NYC

Kevin Dakan Architect

Francis Dzikowski
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in New York with blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops and grey benchtops.

Downtown Farmhouse

Andrea Bartholick Pace Interior Design

Rick Pharaoh
Large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Grove Point Renovation

Sellars Lathrop Architects, llc

photo: Michael Biondo
This is an example of a transitional kids bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Laguna Niguel Master Bath Remodel

Dunlevie Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with a freestanding tub, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, pebble tile, an undermount sink, an open shower, grey walls, porcelain floors and soapstone benchtops.

New Construction Home

Landmark Construction Crew

Bathroom of the new home construction which included installation of bathtub, windows with white trim, glass shower door, shower head, recessed lighting and marbled flooring.

Artisan Blue Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This Guest Bathroom has a small footprint and the shower was claustrophobic in size. We could not enlarge the bathroom, so we made changes that made it feel more open. By cutting down the shower wall and installing a glass panel, the shower now has a more open feeling. Through the glass panel you are able to see the pretty artisan blue tiles that coordinate with the penny round floor tiles. The vanity was only 18” deep, which restricted our sink options. We chose a natural soapstone countertop with a Corian oval sink. Rich walnut wood cabinetry, polished nickel plumbing and light fixtures add sparkle to the space.

Beachfront Elegance

Williams Wood Works Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops and white floor.

Classic

Morgan McMurphy Renovation & Design

Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey walls.

Atherton Residence

TINEKE TRIGGS

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Weekend Getaway - Leland, Michigan

Maple Hill Builders, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops and a laundry.

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with Soapstone 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.