Steam shower with a Japanese tub is just what a person needs after a hard day at work. This beautiful tile shower boasts a barrel ceiling of mosaic tile and mosaic glass accent. Granite on the seat and threshold make a nice finish for this master suite addition.

Joffre

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with white cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, ceramic tile, terrazzo floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, green walls and flat-panel cabinets.

Двухярусная квартира в г.Пушкин

Ирина Халезова | iDworkshop

Санузел на 1м этаже
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Passive House

Troico

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, a bidet, white tile and concrete benchtops.

Dolphin Terrace

Luxe-Design

This Guest Bathroom designed with natural cabinets, island stone on the walls, limestone flooring and shower walls.
This is an example of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

Комплексный ремонт ванной комнаты в серых тонах

Строй Сити

Комплексный ремонт ванной комнаты в серых тонах
This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

SOLEIL DE MINUIT

La Valise Rouge

Contemporary bathroom in Nantes with pink tile, cement tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, black floor, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Квартира с гардеробной для коллекции кроссовок

Kutenkovs project

Inspiration for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Detached House in West Hampstead

VORBILD Architecture

round bathroom mirror, round mirror,
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, porcelain tile, green walls, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and brown floor.

Eaton Terrace

IMKO

Fitted bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Memorial Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Houston with a freestanding tub, gray tile, marble, pink walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and white floor.

Sarasota Vue Penthouse Build-Out Guest Bathroom

Cabex Construction

You'll find wood floors in the bathroom, something you won't see very often, but they end in an area of tile by the shower, a floating cabinet, and back-lit mirrors.

Pasteur

Pamela Martin

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a laundry, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Vibrant Family Ranch

Melton Design Build

In the master bathroom remodel, a spare bedroom was utilized to expand the bathroom footprint to include a full walk-in closet as well as a luxurious shower and commode. The blue tiles work so nicely with the newly designed kitchen remodel, making this 1950’s ranch into a contemporary and welcoming home for a social family.

Clean Contemporary Custom Home

Charleston Building and Development

Photo by Stoffer Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, travertine, grey walls, travertine floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Heavenly shower

Think Chic Interiors

A serene spa like bathroom, introducing warmed toned ceramic tile in the shower and floor. The rug patterned tile floor is framed with a stainless metal inlay giving it an extra pop. The pitched ceiling is fully tiled.

Sleek & Modern Bath

Next Stage Design + Build

Scott DuBose
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, an alcove tub and a drop-in sink.

芙蓉峰(フヨウホウ)に寄り添う瑞雲

Earnest architects

リビングと隣接するパウダールーム。バスルームと合わせたモノトーンの色調にガラスの透明感が映え、すっきりとした印象。
Contemporary bathroom with dark wood cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, a drop-in sink, grey floor and flat-panel cabinets.

Neolith White Marble Bathroom

Neolith UK

Inspired by beautiful marble from north Tuscany, this fine grey veining delivers sophistication. Calacatta’s classic design is especially striking in this bathroom, surrounded by pristine white fixtures and complemented by the bolder marmoreal pattern of the vanity top.

Apartment K

Benjamin Andres Architekt

Project for: OPUS.AD
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Sink

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.