This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, grey walls and an integrated sink.

Yeo Street Neutral Bay

Touch Interiors by Bronwyn Poole

Matt Craig
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with a wall-mount sink, a curbless shower, white tile, mosaic tile, a drop-in tub and black floor.

X-Line 003 | kid's bathroom

Hive Modular, LLC

Contemporary kids bathroom in Minneapolis with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, laminate benchtops, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Hadley Wood Modern Country House

User

Interiors shouldn't just be about how spaces look. These ribbed grey porcelain tiles bring a depth to this elegant one-colour bathroom that perfectly captures the sun's rays and make you want to reach out and touch. Overall effect - peace and calm. Photography by Fisher Hart

Contemporary Residence Boca Raton, Florida

Interiors by Steven G

Barry Grossman Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Miami with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a drop-in tub, stone tile and white tile.

Battersea, Victorian Terraced House

amorybrown.co.uk

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in London with a drop-in sink, white cabinets, a drop-in tub and multi-coloured floor.

White marble bathroom with window for light and wood bench in the shower

Rasmussen Construction

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in tub and flat-panel cabinets.

Ozone

Swell Homes

DMax photo. Swell Homes addition and renovation.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Perth with a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub and travertine.

Roscoe Village Residence

Studio Nigro

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and marble floors.

Contemporary Bathroom

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

The Sanctuary

User

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Perth with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary New Build

scottcudby

This is an example of a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Bathroom Renovation - Shenton Park, Western Australia

Smart Style Bathrooms

Bathroom renovation completed by Smart Style Bathrooms in Shenton Park, Western Australia
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Perth with light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Industrial Chic

Hatch Interiors

Photo of a contemporary kids bathroom in Perth with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and white walls.

Collaroy 03

Watershed Architects

A family home planned over two levels with a large open-planned living area on the upper floor. The kitchen and dining area opens to a North facing terrace located on the street frontage, above the garage. The living space connects to the rear garden via a timber deck and wide stairs. A central stair with roof voids and planter beds brings light into the centre of the floor plan and aids in cross ventilation through the home. COMPLETED: JUN 18 / BUILDER: AVG CONSTRUCTIONS / PHOTOS: SIMON WHITBREAD PHOTOGRAPHY

Seven Seat House

Kitty Lee Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

THE RICHMOND

Adenbrook Homes

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Elwood - Project 2

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Manly Vale

All Things Building

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Elgin Mansions

Gunter & Co Interiors Ltd

Mark Bolton
Mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in London with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with a Drop-in Tub

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.