Ensuite bathing , contemplation and meditation. Feature windows bring the outside in.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Carlton Residence

DSdezines Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Victorian Terrace Renovation

Revamper Interior Design

We were tasked to transform this long, narrow Victorian terrace into a modern space while maintaining some character from the era. We completely re-worked the floor plan on this project. We opened up the back of this home, by removing a number of walls and levelling the floors throughout to create a space that flows harmoniously from the entry all the way through to the deck at the rear of the property.

Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085

The Renovation Broker

Modern bathroom with feature wavy tiled wall, with round mirror with LED back light..
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Balwyn - Inspried by Curves

Simply Bathroom Solutions

Constructing a curved wall and installing a picture window to look out to the garden in this small ensuite created interest to an otherwise narrow underwhelming bathroom. Recessing lighting above the curved wall shimmers light down onto the beautiful Japanese Navy Blue tiles.

Enamour Terrace

Kitty Lee Architecture

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and grey floor.

Malvern: Renovation & Extension

First Avenue Homes

Master ensuite bathroom in the new extension of our Malvern heritage renovation
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, an open shower, pink tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Peachwood House

Demardi.

A luxe, contemporary and minimalistic ensuite. The use of stone look porcelain tiles, oak joinery featuring brushed copper pulls, natural white with slight veining engineered stone top, and under mount basin provides a sense of sophistication and luxury. A fluted glass door sections off a private area to shower. Wall lighting and heated flooring add to the luxe appeal.

Little Loft House

Light House Architecture & Science

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Canberra - Queanbeyan with glass-front cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, beige floor, an open shower, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom with White Gloss wall tiles

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Enamour Terrace

Kitty Lee Architecture

Small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Carlton Residence

DSdezines Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Atrium Form

User

Large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bathroom with Smartstone Naxos Benchtops

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporary

Design Science

Low maintenance functional and fit for purpose with seamless floor and walls
This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with white cabinets, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Maison BRM

CLAPP Architectes

Salle de bain des enfants avec double douche
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with white walls, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Victorian Terrace Renovation

Revamper Interior Design

Beaumaris Bathroom

Atelier Dietrich

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a bidet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

Contemporary bathroom

Jenny Gregory Interior Architecture & Design

Full remodel of children's bathroom. Redesigned layout, opened up to let in light, added wet room, freestanding tub. Wall mounted vanity. Shower and tub niches.

Contemporary Transition Markham

Master Edge Homes

Modern tiled shower
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and an open shower.

Window In Shower Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas

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.