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.

Bathroom with White Gloss wall tiles

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

Design ideas 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

Design ideas for 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, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Enamour Terrace

Kitty Lee Architecture

Carlton Residence

DSdezines Interiors

Inspiration 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.

Enamour Terrace

Kitty Lee Architecture

This is an example 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, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Bedroom / Ensuite

DSdezines Interiors

Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with white walls, marble floors, white floor, vaulted, panelled walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops and a floating vanity.

Lighthouse

User

Large master ensuite with shower and bathtub.
Large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Carlton Residence

DSdezines Interiors

Photo 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.

Brighton: Custom Luxury Home

First Avenue Homes

Main bedroom double ensuite bathroom in Brighton custom build
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Brighton: Custom Luxury Home

First Avenue Homes

Main kids upstairs bathroom in Brighton custom build
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Mosman - Urban

Novale Bathrooms

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, a vessel sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, a vessel sink, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Dreamy Marble Enclosed Shower, with Stunning Skylight! (Bathroom, Cranbrook Hou

Eerospace Ltd

Dreamy Marble Enclosed Shower, with Stunning Skylight, modern towel rail and two sinks.
Photo of an expansive contemporary kids bathroom in London with a built-in vanity, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, black and white tile, marble, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Tropic Isles Residence

RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design

2nd Story Addition and complete home renovation of a contemporary home in Delray Beach, Florida.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a corner shower, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, wood-look tile, multi-coloured walls, wood-look tile, multi-coloured floor and wallpaper.

Ensuite Bathroom with Freestanding Bath and Bathroom Project

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Tropic Isles Residence

RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design

2nd Story Addition and complete home renovation of a contemporary home in Delray Beach, Florida.
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a corner shower, a hinged shower door, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, wood-look tile, multi-coloured walls, wood-look tile, multi-coloured floor, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Bathroom with White Gloss wall tiles

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

This is an example of 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.

Mosman - Urban

Novale Bathrooms

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.