Paul Craig - www.pcraig.co.uk
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, glass benchtops, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, blue tile, porcelain floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls and blue benchtops.

CLF9

co.arch studio

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, cement tile, cement tiles, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, blue benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

CASA DM

MID | architettura

Nel bagno di Casa DM abbiamo giocato con il colore e con i materiali, scegliendo la bellissima carta da parati Mediterranea di Fornasetti. Progetto: MID | architettura Photo by: Roy Bisschops

MARAIS

Studio Yzé

Rénovation d'un triplex de 70m² dans un Hôtel Particulier situé dans le Marais. Le premier enjeu de ce projet était de retravailler et redéfinir l'usage de chacun des espaces de l'appartement. Le jeune couple souhaitait également pouvoir recevoir du monde tout en permettant à chacun de rester indépendant et garder son intimité. Ainsi, chaque étage de ce triplex offre un grand volume dans lequel vient s'insérer un usage : Au premier étage, l'espace nuit, avec chambre et salle d'eau attenante. Au rez-de-chaussée, l'ancien séjour/cuisine devient une cuisine à part entière En cours anglaise, l'ancienne chambre devient un salon avec une salle de bain attenante qui permet ainsi de recevoir aisément du monde. Les volumes de cet appartement sont baignés d'une belle lumière naturelle qui a permis d'affirmer une palette de couleurs variée dans l'ensemble des pièces de vie. Les couleurs intenses gagnent en profondeur en se confrontant à des matières plus nuancées comme le marbre qui confèrent une certaine sobriété aux espaces. Dans un jeu de variations permanentes, le clair-obscur révèle les contrastes de couleurs et de formes et confère à cet appartement une atmosphère à la fois douce et élégante.

Carriage Road, Framingham, MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Central Beach 6

Builders East Inc.

Jacuzzi Bianca Freestanding Tub Signature hardware Vilamo Free Standing Tub Filler Stone countertop Blue Sky
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Wilmington with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, travertine floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

EUROPE

LORRAINE COLSON | Architecte d'Intérieur

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, beige tile, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, blue floor and blue benchtops.

3224 Cabriolet Ct

Kisel Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

maison au cap ferret

Adra Bataille

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Reims with a freestanding tub, blue walls, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops and blue benchtops.

Main Bath

Ballroom Baths & Home Design

Ballroom Baths & Home Design: Basket Weave Bath
This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and blue benchtops.

MENTONE

User

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Turin with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Asian Inspired

Mary Washer Designs

Kim Sargent
Large contemporary master bathroom in Wichita with a vessel sink, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, a freestanding tub, flat-panel cabinets, blue benchtops, porcelain floors and beige floor.

CPW Residence, NYC

DSA Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, a two-piece toilet, marble, beige walls, marble floors, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and blue benchtops.

Mid Century Modernized Master Bathroom

Alpentile

Photography: www.michaelwoodall.com Styling: Amy Denny, Alpentile
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Phoenix with tile benchtops, blue tile and blue benchtops.

Island Interiors Master Bath Renovation

Pieces of Me Artistry

Photo courtesy of Michelle Neves and Marcia Larson with Island Interiors.
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, blue walls, marble floors, marble benchtops, white floor and blue benchtops.

Los Altos and Mountain View

Hammerschmidt Construction, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, orange walls and blue benchtops.

Maize-Morse Bathroom

Winkelman Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Columbus with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, blue benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Maize-Morse Bathroom

Winkelman Design

Small contemporary master bathroom in Columbus with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, blue benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Misc Jobs

Distinctive Flooring

Inspiration for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

MIcRO Villa

Miro Architetti

Visa del bagno interamente rivestito in mosaico con tasselli esagonali color petrolio. Sanitari sospesi e doccia aperta
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Bologna with blue cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, mosaic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, blue benchtops and blue tile.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Benchtops

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.