Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with an alcove tub, a corner shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Timeless Master Bathroom

Very Red Design

Griswold photography
This is an example of a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, an alcove tub, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, black floor and a sliding shower screen.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Minneapolis with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, solid surface benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Designer Bathroom Project

VK Bathrooms

Hexagonal tiles in a bathroom wall
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with an alcove tub, white tile, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo and a two-piece toilet.

Penthouse refurbishment in London’s Financial District.

TG-Studio

Guest Bathroom Photographer: Philip Vile
Small contemporary bathroom in London with a drop-in sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.

ЖК Лефортово парк

Ольга Танцурина

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, a console sink, grey floor, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Battery Park Renovation

DesignbyRuchi

This is the kids bathroom and I wanted it to be playful. Adding geometry and pattern in the floor makes a bold fun statement. I used enhances subway tile with beautiful matte texture in two colors. I tiled the tub alcove dark blue with a full length niche for all the bath toys that accumulate. In the rest of the bathroom, I used white tiles. The custom Lacava vanity with a black open niche makes a strong statement here and jumps off against the white tiles. I converted this bathroom from a shower to a tub to make it a kids bathroom. One of my favourite details here is the niche running the full length of the tub for the unlimited toys kids need to bring with them. The black schluter detail makes it more defined and draws the eye in. When they grow up, this bathroom stays cool enough for teenagers and always fun for guests.

The Doheny Penthouse

Osinoff General Contractors

Frosted industrial steel doors provide natural light without compromising privacy in this ensuite Master Bathroom. The subway tile walls are mirrored in the style, color and pattern of the floor tiles. Repurposing a vintage dresser as a sink vanity added an element of antiquity to this edgy transitional room. Laura Hull Photgraphy

Owl's Head Cottage

Maple Street Design Studio

David Clough Photography
This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Portland Maine with blue tile, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Bathroom

ODS Architecture

Simple clean kid's bathroom with white Caesarstone countertops and backsplash and tiny micro mosaic wall tile. Hansgrohe faucets and shower set, Kohler Verticyl sink, Toto toilet.

Palo Alto Green Point Rated House

Cathy Schwabe Architecture

Walk through shower to outdoor deck with outdoor shower and tub. Architect: Cathy Schwabe Architecture Interior Design: John Lum Architecture Landscape Architect: Arterra LLP, Vera Gates Lighting Design: Alice Prussin Color Consultant: Judith Paquette Photograph: David Wakely

Art Deco Bathroom In Prairie District (Chicago, IL)

123 Remodeling Inc.

The client wanted a bigger shower, so we changed the existing floor plan and made there small tiny shower into an arched and more usable open storage closet concept, while opting for a combo shower/tub area. We incorporated art deco features and arches as you see in the floor tile, shower niche, and overall shape of the new open closet.

Hawkwood Residence

Elle Cherie | Inspired Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Surrey Hills bathrooms

Jasmine McClelland Design

Main bedroom en suite
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, mosaic tile, marble floors, solid surface benchtops, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary New Build California Style Ranch Home

The Cleary Company

Kids jack-n-jill style full bathroom. Contemporary design - terrazzo style quartz countertops, flat panel, full layover custom vanity cabinet, aqua seaglass mosic & subway tile shower walls.

Bathroom Remodel

Tamara Marie Designs

They asked for hotel chic bathrooms and we delivered. This bathroom features a walnut stained floating vanity with drawers, brass finishes throughout. Natural toned tiles in the shower and bathroom. The sliding shower door features a soft close, brass finishes and exposed mechanics for flare.

Апартаменты в ЖК Match Point

Ирина Чернейкина

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with an alcove tub, brown tile, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ванная комната

Екатерина и Андрей Санниковы | Scandinavi

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Northport Bathroom

New Leaf Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Family Bathroom Renovations

August Interiors

This project involved 2 bathrooms, one in front of the other. Both needed facelifts and more space. We ended up moving the wall to the right out to give the space (see the before photos!) This is the kids' bathroom, so we amped up the graphics and fun with a bold, but classic, floor tile; a blue vanity; mixed finishes; matte black plumbing fixtures; and pops of red and yellow.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove 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.