These first-time parents wanted to create a sanctuary in their home, a place to retreat and enjoy some self-care after a long day. They were inspired by the simplicity and natural elements found in wabi-sabi design so we took those basic elements and created a spa-like getaway.

Additional Dwelling Unit at DC Alley

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Garage conversion into Additional Dwelling Unit / Tiny House
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, linoleum floors, a console sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

CASA DM

MID | architettura

In questo bagno di Casa DM abbiamo giocato con la riflessione dello specchio e con un rivestimento materico come il ceppo di gré. Progetto: MID | architettura Photo by: Roy Bisschops

Upper East Side Bathroom Remodel

SmartDesign

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, yellow walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Funky Teen Bathroom

Parti Pris Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Chicago with dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

ЖК Зиларт. Реализованный проект.

Зуева Анна

Ванная комната. Корпусная мебель выполнена на заказ, мебельное ателье «Gorgan Group»; Плинтус и потолочный карниз Orac Decor, «White Wall Studio»; На стенах английская краска Farrow & Ball, «White Wall Studio»; Трековое освещение, «SWG»; Полотенцесушитель, «Terma»; На полу цементная плитка ручной работы, «Cezzle»; Раковина, «Villeroy & Boch»; Дизайнерские мебельные ручки, «Maru studio».

2220 Coldwater Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA

SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.

Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with louvered cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity, blue tile and a single vanity.

Modern Wall-Mounted Faucet

The Decorating Therapist

Sleek and angular, the wall-mounted matte brass faucet keeps the counter from feeling cluttered.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a bidet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Light and cosy central apartment

FineArchitects

Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and recessed.

Bold Blue Guest Bath

Swell Design Co.

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

View from shower of freestanding tub

GSB Designs

Total renovation of an existing ensuite bath. Soaking tub was replaced with a freestanding tub situated in-between two windows for a relaxing soak! The wonderful finishes and tile details at the glass enclosed shower tie the space together beautifully.

Timonium Master Bath

EastWing Architects

Small contemporary master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Velux - Sugar & Cloth

VELUX

Contemporary bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white walls, an undermount sink, blue floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Семейный мини-отель

Оксана Рейская

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, wood-look tile, an integrated sink, brown floor, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Мансардная двухуровневая квартира в скандинавском стиле

ointerior

Ванная комната с ванной, душем и умывальником с накладной раковиной и большим зеркалом. Помещение отделано серой плиткой 2 тонов.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Noe Valley

MurphyMcKenna Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a niche.

Appartement - Paris Monceau

Atelier de Gourville

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

GIOCO DI FINITURE SU OGNI AMBIENTE | 150 MQ

Deposito Creativo

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Bologna with flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, an open shower and yellow benchtops.

DLF Phase 2

HOC Design Arch Pvt. Ltd.

. Accentuated ultra-luxurious design brings alive the concept of comfort that gently transforms into sophistication. It serves timeless comfort with a twist of modernism and instantly uplifts the overall design vibe.

Green Hills 6

Build Nashville

Large contemporary master bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, black and white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with a Corner Shower

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.