When re-working a space, it pays to consider your priorities early on. We discussed the pros and cons of tearing out the bathroom and starting fresh vs. giving it a facelift. In the end, we decided that the buget was better spent on new solid oak herringbone flooring and new doors throughout. To give the space a more modern look, we opted to re-do the sink area with custom corian shelving and replaced all faucets for matte black ones. A lick of fresh, water-resistant paint, new lighting and some decorative elements (like the waffle towels seen left) gave the space a new lease of life.

Проект "Изумруд и латунь"

CODIA

Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Moscow with ceramic floors, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, white floor, a niche and a floating vanity.

Апартамент для сдачи в аренду в Москве. Комплекс "Ривер Парк"

Дизайнер интерьера Александра Паньшина

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, red walls, a vessel sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

A Touch of Timber

Baulch Services

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Parkhill Contemporary Small Bathroom

CCdesign Partnerships

A small bathroom that offers big impact with full wall vertical stacked white subway tiles and floating wood vanity. Features glass partition shower stall and a large mirrored medicine cabinet that allows for tons of storage.

Guest House Bathrooms and Bedrooms Remodel in Naples, FL

Progressive Design Build

This guest bathroom includes custom recessed-style cabinetry painted in a dark gray; and a dual vanity designed with the same quartz countertop used in the upstairs bath, open shelving below, and under cabinet lighting. The backsplash is also faux painted and includes two Kohler mirrors with built-in lighting.

Upper East Side Townhouse

Harper Design Build

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

Finished Basement Locker Room Bathroom

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Adjacent to the home gym, this spacious bathroom has cubbies for workout clothes and equipment, as well as toilet, shower and built-in vanity. Two walls feature the shiplap and the other, shares the subway tile from the shower.

Bold Blue Guest Bath

Swell Design Co.

This is an example of 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.

'19 New Home - Wayzata, MN

Lecy Bros Homes & Remodeling

Large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Rénovation complète Lafayette

Clara

Transformation d’un local commercial de 80m2 en 2 appartements T2 de type AirBnb dotés chacun d’une capacité d’accueil de 4 voyageurs. La mission comprenait également l’ameublement et la décoration des appartements.

From 1950’s Teardown to Contemporary Standout

JTID Inc.

The soap niche is adorned with shimmery mosaic tile. The shower column features three jets which provide high-pressure massages.
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

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.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and a hinged shower door.

Richmond bathrooms

Jasmine McClelland Design

With the downstairs en suite we decided to create a fresh and neutral bathroom, using a simple white tile with a geometric pattern to create some interest. The vanity was designed large enough to house all the essentials in a light oak finish, to keep things warm and textural.

Columbus Square

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Annandale

McGarry Constructions Pty Limited

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Noranda Bathroom Renovation (Ensuite)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Frameless Shower, Gold Tapware, Brushed Brass, Tapware, Round Mirror, Encaustic Floor, Black and White Floor, Shower Combo, Hampton Vanity, Wall Hung Vanity, Shaker Style Vanity, Shower Shelf, Small Hob

Квартира 99 м2 ЖК Родной город. Воронцовский парк в современном стиле

Блохина Ксения

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and recessed.

Ванная комната

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, brown cabinets, porcelain floors, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Frameless Shower Doors

Same Day Frameless Shower Doors

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.