Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

Meadows

Elton R Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporain Salle De Bain

Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, beige tile, beige floor, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, a sliding shower screen, brown benchtops and a floating vanity.

Riverside Apartment

Neuhaus Design Architecture, P.C.

Photographer: Allyson Lubow
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Main floor bathroom remodel

Elsmore Plumbing LLC

Closeup of an Toto Washlet (toilet and bidet in one) in a newly remodeled main floor bathroom in Rochester, MN 55902
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and beige benchtops.

Contemporary Renovation

Wendy Wilson & Associates

Custom design details are our speciality. In this narrow kid's bathroom we created a recess in the wall framing to hang the towels neatly out-of-the-way. Erika Bierman Photography

Orange Ave

Fiorella Design, LLC

Photos by Joy Golding
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Broadway Brooklyn Renovation

KBR Design & Build

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor and a shower curtain.

Kensington Bathroom Remodel

Hope Pinc Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, gray tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, a two-piece toilet, matchstick tile and mosaic tile floors.

Oaklawn Master Bath

Sardone | McLain Construction

Porcelain Hexagon Floor and Wall tile
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, black walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, black floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

East Alameda Renovation

Violante & Rochford Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Albuquerque with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

A Lifetime of Comfort

CARNEMARK design + build

photography by Anice Hoachlander
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, grey walls, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Mobile Glass Custom Shower Glass Doors

Mobile Glass

Your bathroom deserves a touch of class. Infinity glass shower doors are a stunning addition. Beyond the beauty, care and cleaning is easier than its framed counterpart.

Contemporary Home

Mike-o Design

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Luis Obispo with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, black walls, an integrated sink and a sliding shower screen.

Potrero Hill Duplex

Knock Architecture and Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, white tile, stone tile, white walls and marble floors.

Penn Road - London N7 2

Bath Sorts

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and an alcove tub.

169 Hudson Street

Capital Craftsmen

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors and a shower curtain.

Eglinton Street

Benedict Design

A simple bathroom design with a monochromatic palette. The raked ceiling of the extension continues in here to provide a sense of drama. Huw Lambert Photography

Boulder Residence

Sara Shalls

Daniel O'Conner
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Denver with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile and porcelain tile.

Lawrence Park

Alair Homes Forest Hill

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors and an integrated sink.

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.