Affordable Traditional Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Pineapple House Interior DesignThe shower is universally designed and has no curb or step at its entry. The drawer pulls are also designed for easy use.
A Bonisolli Photography
Medium sized classic bathroom in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, a built-in shower and white tiles.
Medium sized classic bathroom in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, a built-in shower and white tiles.
Golden Fine HomesThis was a whole house remodel done to prepare a 20 year old house for resale. Market comps for the neighborhood dictated the budget and we updated the house structurally with elements like a new roof, custom shower, counters, as well as aesthetically with new paint, carpet and fixtures.
This home is still the top seller for price per square foot over the past several years.
Architect Andrew MorrallA Large Master Bath Suite with Open Shower and double sink vanity.
This is an example of a large traditional ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tiles, stone slabs, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, an enclosed toilet, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
This is an example of a large traditional ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tiles, stone slabs, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, an enclosed toilet, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
Devine Bath & KitchenOld home bathroom remodel preserving classic look with updated elements. New vanity with double undermount sinks and quartz countertop. Tile shower under slanted roof with small shower bench.
Mercury Mosaics and Tile4"x4" Subway Tile - 22E Blue Opal
Design ideas for a small traditional shower room bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, a built-in bath, an alcove shower, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, ceramic flooring, black floors and a shower curtain.
Design ideas for a small traditional shower room bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, a built-in bath, an alcove shower, blue tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, ceramic flooring, black floors and a shower curtain.
Denise Quade DesignA tall linen cabinet houses linens and overflow bathroom storage. A wall mounted cabinet between the two vanities houses everyday beauty products, toothbrushes, etc. Brass hardware and brass plumbing fixtures were selected. Glass mosaic tile was used on the backsplash and paired with cambria quartz countertops.
Creative Kitchen Designs, Inc.Dave M. Davis Photography, Showplace Wood Products
This is an example of a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone worktops, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls and porcelain flooring.
This is an example of a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone worktops, a freestanding bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls and porcelain flooring.
Built By NewkirkThis is an example of a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a submerged bath, an alcove shower, grey walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, a hinged door, white worktops, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
SOLLiD CabinetryShane Baker
This is an example of a medium sized classic shower room bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black and white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, engineered stone worktops, black floors and white worktops.
This is an example of a medium sized classic shower room bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black and white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, engineered stone worktops, black floors and white worktops.
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingQuick and easy update with to a full guest bathroom we did in conjunction with the owner's suite bathroom with Landmark Remodeling. We made sure that the changes were cost effective and still had a wow factor to them. We did a luxury vinyl plank to save money and did a tiled shower surround with decorative feature to heighten the finish level. We also did mixed metals and an equal balance of tan and gray to keep it from being trendy.
J Wiley DesignsThis is an example of a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Dallas with an alcove shower, multi-coloured tiles, mosaic tiles, beige walls and plywood flooring.
Acadian House Design & RenovationJulep Studio, LLC
Small traditional family bathroom in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a two-piece toilet, blue tiles, glass tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, tiled worktops, white floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a single sink, a floating vanity unit, wainscoting and a feature wall.
Small traditional family bathroom in New Orleans with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a two-piece toilet, blue tiles, glass tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, tiled worktops, white floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a single sink, a floating vanity unit, wainscoting and a feature wall.
Muse ResidentialIn this farmhouse inspired bathroom there are four different patterns in just this one shot. The key to it all working is color! Using the same colors in all four, makes this bath look cohesive and fun, without being too busy. The gold in the accent tile ties in with the gold in the wallpaper, and the white ties all four together. By keeping a neutral gray on the wall and vanity, the eye has time to rest making this bath a real stunner!
31E DesignsDesign ideas for a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding bath, a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, brown floors, an open shower, white worktops, an enclosed toilet, double sinks, a freestanding vanity unit and tongue and groove walls.
A&E Construction and Design CenterTitusville, NJ. Master bathroom update. Our clients were ready for a master bath makeover. By reworking the floorplan, removing the tub and soffits, we were able to create a spacious bathroom. Frameless shower with marble wall tile and pebble flooring, painted dark blue double vanity with silestone countertop, wood-look tile flooring and all new fixtures complete the transformation!
DeChiaro DesignPhoto of a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Portland Maine with a submerged bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tiles, porcelain tiles, beige walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a hinged door.
Amazing SpacesPeaceful master bathroom in whites and grays featuring marble accent tile on the floor, flushmount medicine cabinets, and polished nickel hardware and plumbing.
CK Hoffman DesignInspiration for a large traditional ensuite bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a built-in bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tiles, blue walls, wood-effect flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a sliding door, white worktops, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
Cabinet-S-TopIn this bathroom, a Medallion Gold Providence Vanity with Classic Paint Irish Crème was installed with Zodiaq Portfolio London Sky Corian on the countertop and on top of the window seat. A regular rectangular undermount sink with Vesi widespread lavatory faucet in brushed nickel. A Cardinal shower with partition in clear glass with brushed nickel hardware. Mansfield Pro-fit Air Massage bath and Brizo Transitional Hydrati shower with h2Okinetic technology in brushed nickel. Kohler Cimarron comfort height toilet in white.
Karr Bick Kitchen and BathDesign ideas for a small classic bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, travertine flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, beige floors and multi-coloured worktops.
Affordable Traditional Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your traditional bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your traditional bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find classic bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right traditional bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting classic bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What traditional bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your classic bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your traditional bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your traditional bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small classic bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to traditional small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.1