A growing family and the need for more space brought the homeowners of this Arlington home to Feinmann Design|Build. As was common with Victorian homes, a shared bathroom was located centrally on the second floor. Professionals with a young and growing family, our clients had reached a point where they recognized the need for a Master Bathroom for themselves and a more practical family bath for the children. The design challenge for our team was how to find a way to create both a Master Bath and a Family Bath out of the existing Family Bath, Master Bath and adjacent closet. The solution had to consider how to shrink the Family Bath as small as possible, to allow for more room in the master bath, without compromising functionality. Furthermore, the team needed to create a space that had the sensibility and sophistication to match the contemporary Master Suite with the limited space remaining. Working with the homes original floor plans from 1886, our skilled design team reconfigured the space to achieve the desired solution. The Master Bath design included cabinetry and arched doorways that create the sense of separate and distinct rooms for the toilet, shower and sink area, while maintaining openness to create the feeling of a larger space. The sink cabinetry was designed as a free-standing furniture piece which also enhances the sense of openness and larger scale. In the new Family Bath, painted walls and woodwork keep the space bright while the Anne Sacks marble mosaic tile pattern referenced throughout creates a continuity of color, form, and scale. Design elements such as the vanity and the mirrors give a more contemporary twist to the period style of these elements of the otherwise small basic box-shaped room thus contributing to the visual interest of the space. Photos by John Horner

The Cat's Meow

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This master bath remodel is the cat's meow for more than one reason! The materials in the room are soothing and give a nice vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. We completed a kitchen remodel for this client a few years’ ago and were delighted when she contacted us for help with her master bath! The bathroom was fine but was lacking in interesting design elements, and the shower was very small. We started by eliminating the shower curb which allowed us to enlarge the footprint of the shower all the way to the edge of the bathtub, creating a modified wet room. The shower is pitched toward a linear drain so the water stays in the shower. A glass divider allows for the light from the window to expand into the room, while a freestanding tub adds a spa like feel. The radiator was removed and both heated flooring and a towel warmer were added to provide heat. Since the unit is on the top floor in a multi-unit building it shares some of the heat from the floors below, so this was a great solution for the space. The custom vanity includes a spot for storing styling tools and a new built in linen cabinet provides plenty of the storage. The doors at the top of the linen cabinet open to stow away towels and other personal care products, and are lighted to ensure everything is easy to find. The doors below are false doors that disguise a hidden storage area. The hidden storage area features a custom litterbox pull out for the homeowner’s cat! Her kitty enters through the cutout, and the pull out drawer allows for easy clean ups. The materials in the room – white and gray marble, charcoal blue cabinetry and gold accents – have a vintage vibe in keeping with the rest of the home. Polished nickel fixtures and hardware add sparkle, while colorful artwork adds some life to the space.

Modern Victorian Bathroom

Hermitage Kitchen Gallery LLC

Designer: Terri Sears Photography: Melissa Mills
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Nashville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, pink walls, porcelain floors, brown floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

Vaucluse - Vintage

Novale Bathrooms

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

University

Domiteaux Garza Architecture

Charles Smith
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets and multi-coloured walls.

Southern Living House-plan: Turn-of-the-Century Riverside Retreat

Southern Places, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, black and white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors and a pedestal sink.

Shorewood Vintage Bathroom

Story Hill Renovations LLC

This was a dated and rough space when we began. The plumbing was leaking and the tub surround was failing. The client wanted a bathroom that complimented the era of the home without going over budget. We tastefully designed the space with an eye on the character of the home and budget. We save the sink and tub from the recycling bin and refinished them both. The floor was refreshed with a good cleaning and some grout touch ups and tile replacement using tiles from under the toilet.

His & Hers Parisian Primary Bath Remodel Mission Hils, KS

KCBR Design | Remodel

There are all the details and classical touches of a grand Parisian hotel in this his and her master bathroom and closet remodel. This space features marble wainscotting, deep jewel tone colors, a clawfoot tub by Victoria & Albert, chandelier lighting, and gold accents throughout.

Floreat Bathroom Design and Renovation

SilQ Interiors

Crib Creative
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Perth with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor and a hinged shower door.

Rio Grande

Charles Martin Custom Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Shingle style home in Hanover NH

Smith & Vansant Architects PC

Rob Karosis Photography www.robkarosis.com
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Burlington with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets and beige tile.

Veritably Vintage

Change Your Bathroom©

Blue and Gold bathroom with white subway tile and mosaic hex flooring. Claw foot tub with freestanding tub filler. Atlanta bathroom.
This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Veritably Vintage

Change Your Bathroom©

Blue and Gold bathroom with white subway tile and mosaic hex flooring. Claw foot tub with freestanding tub filler. Atlanta bathroom.
Photo of a large traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Victorian Bathroom

Photo of an expansive traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, grey walls, porcelain floors and white benchtops.

Victorian / Edwardian House Remodel, Seattle, WA

Belltown Design LLC

The radiator system in the house is fully refurbished and works like a charm! While incorporating wainscoting height tile into the dry area, we painted the walls with C2 BD-15, Snow Sky, Satin, creating a watery, crisp and clean feeling in the room that this means the most in! Victorian / Edwardian House Remodel, Seattle, WA. Belltown Design. Photography by Chris Gromek and Paula McHugh.

Jennings Residence

Santa Cruz Green Builders

Claire Darling
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, black walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Victorian Remodel

MastersTouch Construction, Inc.

Bart Edson
Photo of a traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops and black floor.

Deerfield Bathroom Remodel

CTW Abbey Carpet & Floor

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink and quartzite benchtops.

Park Slope Brownstone

Michael Schmitt Architect pc

Devon Banks - Photographer
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile and blue walls.

The Cat's Meow

TKS Design Group

Victorian Bathroom Design Ideas with Shaker Cabinets

If you’re looking for Victorian 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 Victorian 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.