Inspiration for a contemporary kids bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, slate, grey walls, slate floors, a wall-mount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kleines Badezimmer

Conscious Design

Fotos by Ines Grabner
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Berlin with dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, slate, grey walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

South Miami Townhouse

Touzet Studio

Claudia Uribe Photography
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and slate.

Lake Tahoe Residence

jones | haydu

Small vacation house right on Lake Tahoe. Photos by Bruce Damonte
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink and slate.

Modern Contemporary Bathroom - Walk-in shower

Dibujo.design Interiors

Large contemporary master wet room bathroom with a freestanding tub, white walls, a trough sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, slate and engineered quartz benchtops.

Farmhouse in the Mountains

Candent Design

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Albuquerque with a vessel sink and slate.

Residential Building | Martelange

LeichtUSA

By Leicht www.leichtusa.com Handless kitchen, high Gloss lacquered Program:01 LARGO-FG | FG 120 frosty white Program: 2 AVANCE-FG | FG 120 frosty white Handle 779.000 kick-fitting Worktop Corian, colour: glacier white Sink Corian, model: Fonatana Taps Dornbacht, model: Lot Electric appliances Siemens | Novy www.massiv-passiv.lu

Dundee Hills "wheel chair accessible"

L.EvansDesignGroup,inc

A dramatic tone for an accessible bathroom.
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Portland with a wall-mount sink, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, orange walls and slate.

Texas Hill House Bathroom

Incorporated

Josh McHugh
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with a wall-mount sink, black walls, slate floors and slate.

Small Family Bathroom

ARC Interiors

Stephani Buchman
This is an example of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Toronto with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a one-piece toilet and slate.

Potomac, MD Elegant Master Bath Remodel

Cabinet Discounters, Inc.

This bathroom features Brighton Cabinetry with Madrid door style and Quartersawn White Oak New Carmel stain.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, slate, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

bw design group

Contemporary bathroom in Wilmington with slate.

Zwei Naturmaterialien - ein Bad! Zierbelkiefer und Schiefer sagen HALLO!

Axel Käshammer - Werkstatt für Möbel + Innenausbau

Zwei echte Naturmaterialien = ein Bad! Zirbelkiefer und Schiefer sagen HALLO! Ein Bad bestehend aus lediglich zwei Materialien, dies wurde hier in einem neuen Raumkonzept konsequent umgesetzt. Überall wo ihr Auge hinblickt sehen sie diese zwei Materialien. KONSEQUENT! Es beginnt mit der Tür in das WC in Zirbelkiefer, der Boden in Schiefer, die Decke in Zirbelkiefer mit umlaufender LED-Beleuchtung, die Wände in Kombination Zirbelkiefer und Schiefer, das Fenster und die schräge Nebentüre in Zirbelkiefer, der Waschtisch in Zirbelkiefer mit flächiger Schiebetüre übergehend in ein Korpus in Korpus verschachtelter Handtuchschrank in Zirbelkiefer, der Spiegelschrank in Zirbelkiefer. Die Rückseite der Waschtischwand ebenfalls Schiefer mit flächigem Wandspiegel mit Zirbelkiefer-Ablage und integrierter Bildhängeschiene. Ein besonderer EYE-Catcher ist das Naturwaschbecken aus einem echten Flussstein! Überall tatsächlich pure Natur, so richtig zum Wohlfühlen und entspannen – dafür sorgt auch schon allein der natürliche Geruch der naturbelassenen Zirbelkiefer / Zirbenholz. Sie öffnen die Badezimmertüre und tauchen in IHRE eigene WOHLFÜHL-OASE ein…

Traditional Bathrooms

Anne Webster Designs Pty Ltd

Traditional bathroom suite with slate wall and floor tiles. Floor standing roll top bath by William Holland (Stanneus Aegus with tin interior).
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Sydney with a freestanding tub and slate.

Bathrooms

Penny Lane Home Builders, LLC

This gem of a home was designed by homeowner/architect Eric Vollmer. It is nestled in a traditional neighborhood with a deep yard and views to the east and west. Strategic window placement captures light and frames views while providing privacy from the next door neighbors. The second floor maximizes the volumes created by the roofline in vaulted spaces and loft areas. Four skylights illuminate the ‘Nordic Modern’ finishes and bring daylight deep into the house and the stairwell with interior openings that frame connections between the spaces. The skylights are also operable with remote controls and blinds to control heat, light and air supply. Unique details abound! Metal details in the railings and door jambs, a paneled door flush in a paneled wall, flared openings. Floating shelves and flush transitions. The main bathroom has a ‘wet room’ with the tub tucked under a skylight enclosed with the shower. This is a Structural Insulated Panel home with closed cell foam insulation in the roof cavity. The on-demand water heater does double duty providing hot water as well as heat to the home via a high velocity duct and HRV system. Architect: Eric Vollmer Builder: Penny Lane Home Builders Photographer: Lynn Donaldson

Spitalfields

Meon Building Contractors Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, slate, grey walls, limestone floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Hawthorne

MARCUSSE CONSTRUCTION

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Grand Rapids with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, slate, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Natural Harmony: A Cozy Home Extension with Comfortable Touches

Akita Komar Architects

Enhancing the family bathroom experience, a generously sized window opens to the garden, complemented by a strategically placed rooflight. This thoughtful combination not only amplifies the infusion of natural light but also creates a cosy ambience, perfect for a relaxing bath time.

Boca - Woodfield Country Club Residence

RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design

Inspiration for a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Miami with a vessel sink, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, slate, white walls, marble floors, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, recessed and panelled walls.

The Projector House

Cultivation Design

Photo by Carolyn Bates
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Burlington with slate, a drop-in tub, an open shower, black tile, light hardwood floors and an open shower.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Slate

If you’re looking for contemporary 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 Contemporary 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.