What defines a Modern/Transitional Bathroom?

What defines a Modern/Transitional Bathroom?

A modern transitional bathroom contains both elements of contemporary/modern design with a more traditional approach. Clean lines and soothing design define transitional baths! A neutral palette, such as tans, beiges, whites, and light grays, tie this look together along with warm wood tones and brushed nickel or stainless finishes. The combination of traditional with modern design elements naturally appears in homes where items might have been acquired over generations.

dRemodeling recommends following these distinct design elements:

Key elements:

• Modern Tiles
• Vintage/Modern Fixtures
• Vintage/Modern Cabinetry

Modern Tiles

A mix of floor tiles are common within transitional bathrooms such as neutral color tiles, wood plank floors, and marble tiles. Unique, sleek floor tiles along with a mixture of fixtures and cabinetry really highlight the transitional look.

Option 1:

 

Daltile - SaddleBrook Glazed Porcelain Farmhouse SD14

Option 2:

 

Daltile - Lindon Point Glazed Porcelain Grigio LP21        

Option 3: 


MS International, Inc. - Arabescato Carrara 1”, Hexagon Honed in 12 x 12 Mesh SMOT-ARA-1HEX          

Vintage & Modern Fixtures

A vintage claw-foot tub looks perfectly in place with modern cabinets or maybe a traditional set of cabinetry grounds the modern toilet and tub. This combination of modern and vintage fixtures complements the other. dRemodeling suggests the following:

Tub:
 

Kohler – Iron Works Historic Freestanding Oval Bath (K-710-W-0)          

Shower:

 

Dreamline - Bypass Sliding Shower Door Brushed Nickel - SHDR-1260728-04        

Sink:



Kohler - White Vox Vessel Sink K-2660-8-0  
       

Vintage & Modern Cabinetry

Merging different styles of cabinetry with certain fixture styles uniquely joins a space together. Adding a modern vessel sink to a traditional cabinet base creates a beautiful transitional looking bath!

Option 1:

 

Wyndham Collection - Hardwood Vanity Cabinet White Berkeley - WC-1717-36-SGL-VAN-WHT        

Option 2:

 

Wyndham Collection - Hardwood Vanity Cabinet (Sheffield Collection) WC-1414-72-DBL-VAN-ESP Espresso          

The modern/transitional style can be achieved by combining timeless pieces with modern ones such as a classic claw-foot tub with modern floor tiles, a modern vanity, and frame-less shower doors. The modern/transitional style utilizes a neutral color palette with warm tones. Brushed nickel or stainless steel finishes transforms a traditional bathroom to a beautifully put together transitional bathroom. Check out dRemodeling’s bathroom portfolio as well as a transitional bathroom! Don’t forget to take a look at dRemodeling’s Houzz Modern/Traditional Bathroom ideabook and dRemodeling’s Mordern/Traditional Bathroom board on Pinterest!