Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, gray tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

Fottrell Castleknock

Miriam Clarke Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Dublin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, beige tile, white walls, a console sink, beige floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

PRISMATIC RESIDENCE

+V Architects

Studio Kunal Bhatia
Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Mumbai with a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, grey floor and an open shower.

Bathroom Remodeling

Green Home Remodeling

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, brown tile, white tile, white walls, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Lawrence Park Ravine House

Jillian Aimis Architect

Tom Arban
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and limestone floors.

Flying Leap - Naramata Bench

Ritchie Construction Ltd

Janis Nicolay
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, gray tile, a drop-in tub, stone slab, white walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops and a shower seat.

Spacious curb-less shower with abundant seating

timothyj kitchen & bath, inc.

Spacious enclosed curb-less shower accented with beautiful walnut honed marble tile, bench seating and built in niche with shelf. Flat panel cabinetry with exposed shelf and abundant storage, glass mosaic backsplash accents and quart countertops with undermount sink. Edmunds Studio Photography

Boston Master Suite

Mark Lawton Architecture

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower and white tile.

Westmount Bathrooms Project

Laurie Yapp Design

A basement bathroom for a teen boy was custom made to his personal aesthetic. a floating vanity gives more space for a matt underneath and makes the room feel even bigger. a shower with black hardware and fixtures is a dramatic look. The wood tones of the vanity warm up the dark fixtures and tiles.

SANFELICE DUPLEX APT.

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Bagno padronale con grande doccia emozionale, vasca da bagno, doppi lavabi e sanitari. Pareti di fondo con piastrelle lavorate per enfatizzare la matericità e illuminazione in gola di luce.

Richmond Hill Flat

KANDO STUDIO

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a curbless shower, white walls, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Bedford House

Lori Dennis Interior Design

Large and modern master bathroom primary bathroom. Grey and white marble paired with warm wood flooring and door. Expansive curbless shower and freestanding tub sit on raised platform with LED light strip. Modern glass pendants and small black side table add depth to the white grey and wood bathroom. Large skylights act as modern coffered ceiling flooding the room with natural light.

By the Puget Sound: 2 Bathroom & Laundry Remodel

Stonehenge Custom Tile and Stone

This master Bath features a colorful design with deco-backed niches, subway tiled shower, mosaic tiled floor with a decorative border and a custom built vanity.

Rudloe Road

Scarinish Studio

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, marble benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Navarin

BAT & CO

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement Marseillais

Ateliers YOMA

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Marseille with open cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Vantage Point | Portland Bathroom Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

This primary bathroom features a luxury walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling porcelain slabs on the walls, shampoo niche, and corner bench. The satin bronze plumbing fixture and linear drain finish add a beautiful metallic detail.

Doncaster East Project

Simply Bathroom Solutions

Luxury master bathroom with an abundance of storage and considered lighting for a east facing bathroom.
Contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Ally Pally Loft Sanctuary

Life Design London ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, mosaic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Red House Lane

Clare Elise Interiors

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Surrey with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, pink walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with a Curbless 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.