This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wood.

Granville Road Bathroom

Clare Elise Interiors

A bright bathroom remodel and refurbishment. The clients wanted a lot of storage, a good size bath and a walk in wet room shower which we delivered. Their love of blue was noted and we accented it with yellow, teak furniture and funky black tapware

Bellaire Blvd. Residence

Hollenbeck Architects

Master Bath
Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, travertine floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Moorestown, NJ: Southern Charm Bathrooms

Bella B Home Designs

This 1868 Victorian home was transformed to keep the charm of the house but also to bring the bathrooms up to date! We kept the traditional charm and mixed it with some southern charm for this family to enjoy for years to come!

Innis Arden Major Renovation-All About the View

Irons Brothers Construction Inc

This custom-built residence was our client’s childhood home, holding sentimental memories for her. Today as a detail-oriented Dentist and her husband, a retired Sea Captain, they wanted to put their own stamp on the house, making it suitable for their own unique lifestyle. The main objective of the design was to increase the Puget Sound views in every room possible. This entailed some areas receiving major overhaul, such as the master suite, lesser updates to the kitchen and office, and a surprise remodel to the expansive wine cellar. All these were done while preserving the home’s 1970s-era quirkiness.

Montserrat

Monika Merchant Design Studio

Master primary bathroom and closet renovation featuring blue subway tile, walnut wood and brass accents
Large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Historic Tudor Cottage Remodel

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Luxury Master Bath In Cabin

Germania Construction

With double vanities, a walk-in shower, and a deep jetted tub (with views!) this master bath offers comfortable luxury while honoring the rustic elements of the home.

Urban Mountain Style

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Urban cabin lifestyle. It will be compact, light-filled, clever, practical, simple, sustainable, and a dream to live in. It will have a well designed floor plan and beautiful details to create everyday astonishment. Life in the city can be both fulfilling and delightful mixed with natural materials and a touch of glamour.

Deep in the Forest Master Bathroom

House of L

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Cleveland with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone slab, black walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, wood, wallpaper and recessed-panel cabinets.

A Knack For Niches

HDR Remodeling Inc.

White, light, and airy subway tiles paired with two shower niches detailed with seafoam green and turquoise tiles.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, turquoise floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Deer Valley Log Masterpiece

Kristina Lawrence Interior Design

Photo of a large transitional 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wood and beige tile.

Innis Arden Major Renovation-All About the View

Irons Brothers Construction Inc

Cool and Calm Primary Bathroom Remodel

Bennett Design Co.

After a water leak had gone undetected, these homeowners had to undergo a primary bathroom remodel in their Mid-Century Modern home. Not being fans of the traditional style, we set out to create a space that would fit within the home's architecture while still resonating with the homeowner's taste. Simple, soft blue vanities, topped with white quartz, allow the clean, polished nickel fixtures to shine. Large format porcelain tile was used on the shower walls, while a smaller hex-tile added subtle interest on the shower floor. The freestanding bathtub and tub filler feel like a quiet luxury nestled by the window, overlooking nature. The original, natural wood ceiling was retained, inspiring the muted, calm color palette.

Serene Sanctuary

Renew Properties

Large transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Urban Mountain Style

Signature Designs Kitchen | Bath | Interiors

Modern Glam

Nuela Designs

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood.

Kids Bathroom Leawood KS

Reilly's Contracting

Photo of a transitional kids bathroom in Kansas City with a freestanding tub, white walls, a built-in vanity and wood.

Kahshe Lake Cottage

Solares Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, an integrated sink, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, wood and wood walls.

West Slope Remodel

Zapata Design, LLC

This photo was taken from a different viewpoint - after the glass enclosure, which has a lot of reflection....yet a lovely seafoam green color selection here. My client wanted a new bathroom in this color, and I made sure it all came together for her... an unfortunate experience with flooded pipes last Fall created a need for this space to be redesigned and rebuilt..

Transitional Bathroom Design Ideas with Wood

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.