Traditional Bathroom Ideas and Designs
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Inspiration for a medium sized classic bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, white walls, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, marble flooring, marble worktops and an alcove shower.
Inspiration for a medium sized classic bathroom in San Francisco with white cabinets, white walls, a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, marble flooring, marble worktops and an alcove shower.
Johnston Home Interior DesignGirl's Bathroom. Custom designed vanity in blue with glass knobs, bubble tile accent wall and floor, wallpaper above wainscot. photo: David Duncan Livingston
Milton DevelopmentInspiration for a traditional ensuite bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tiles and grey walls.
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CHARLES STREET DESIGN, LLCA small pied-e-terre received an out-sized makeover. We opened the tiny kitchen to give it the feel and workability of a much larger space. Both the bath and the kitchen are true to the very traditional and charming Beacon Hill aesthetic.
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PBH DesignMr. and Mrs. Hinojos wanted to enlarge their shower and still have a tub. Space was tight, so we used a deep tub with a small footprint. The deck of the tub continues into the shower to create a bench. I used the same marble for the vanity countertop as the tub deck. The linear mosaic tile I used in the two wall recesses: the bay window and the niche in the shower.
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The Spotted Frog DesignsDesign ideas for a medium sized classic ensuite bathroom in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding bath, a corner shower, white tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink and marble worktops.
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Photo of an expansive traditional bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, grey walls, a submerged sink, a built-in bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, grey tiles, white tiles, stone tiles, marble flooring, marble worktops, grey floors and a hinged door.
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Cynthia Marks - InteriorsInspiration for a classic bathroom in Los Angeles with a submerged sink, white cabinets and an alcove shower.
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This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with white cabinets and feature lighting.
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with white cabinets and feature lighting.
Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen StudioHistoric bath remodel in West Chester, PA.
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This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with metro tiles and a shower bench.
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with metro tiles and a shower bench.
Nelson Wilson InteriorsFormer closet converted to ensuite bathroom.
Photo of a medium sized classic shower room bathroom in New Orleans with metro tiles, white tiles, white walls, mosaic tile flooring, a pedestal sink, solid surface worktops and a dado rail.
Photo of a medium sized classic shower room bathroom in New Orleans with metro tiles, white tiles, white walls, mosaic tile flooring, a pedestal sink, solid surface worktops and a dado rail.
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Gorgeous master bath manages to have white marble and not be icy cold feeling.
This is an example of a large traditional ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black tiles, stone tiles, white walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, an alcove shower and a hinged door.
This is an example of a large traditional ensuite bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black tiles, stone tiles, white walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, an alcove shower and a hinged door.
Eaton Custom HomesThis is an example of an expansive traditional ensuite bathroom in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tiles, mosaic tile flooring, a submerged sink, white floors, a hinged door, multi-coloured walls, quartz worktops and white worktops.
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Photo of an expansive traditional ensuite bathroom in Seattle with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, grey walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops and shaker cabinets.
Photo of an expansive traditional ensuite bathroom in Seattle with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, grey walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops and shaker cabinets.
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This is an example of a medium sized traditional bathroom in Dallas with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls and recessed-panel cabinets.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional bathroom in Dallas with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, blue walls and recessed-panel cabinets.
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.
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Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Dorset with a trough sink, marble worktops and marble tiles.
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Dorset with a trough sink, marble worktops and marble tiles.
Sarah GreenmanPhoto: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Dallas with a corner shower, grey tiles and a freestanding bath.
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Dallas with a corner shower, grey tiles and a freestanding bath.
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