Contemporary Bathroom Remodel with Accent Tile

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, green tile, mosaic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Современная квартира в Куркино

Анна Кларк

Дизайнер Анна Кларк, фотограф Евгений Кулибаба
Contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, an undermount sink and beige floor.

Colorado Drytown Grove

Tiffany Homes

Inspiration for a large contemporary bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Army Trail Job

L. Ericson Const. Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Rockingham Residence

Forsite Studio

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, medium wood cabinets, stone tile, marble benchtops, grey floor, an alcove tub and grey benchtops.

Newtown Terrace

Sarah Blacker Architect

Anneke Hill
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink and an open shower.

Balboa Bath

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Aubrie Pick
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, black tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a trough sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat and a double vanity.

Contemporary Vail Home

RA Nelson LLC

A master bathroom with an open glass shower, back-light bathtub, and his and hers vanities.
Photo of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, beige tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and an alcove shower.

Contemporary Bathrooms

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Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Houston with dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Mountain Modern

Pearson Design Group

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, beige walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

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.

Small Hall Bath Gets a Pop of Color

Time 2 Remodel, LLC.

New tile tub area with blue glass accent. Kohler hydrorail adds a handheld and rain head in a compact space.
Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls and ceramic floors.

Guest Bathroom

Christie Architecture LLC

Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, white tile, an undermount sink, white walls, white benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, slate floors, grey floor, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathrooms

MBW Designs

Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with marble benchtops, a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors and a sliding shower screen.

NYC mini-apartment

Pamela Glazer Architect

This bath was total re-do. The original bath was inadequate and the pipes too old. We chose timeless white tiles and stainless steel fixtures to create a simple, modern look. Using the same cabinetry as in the kitchen, we were able to continue the theme, important in a small space. The

Berkeley Modernism

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ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

Upper West Side Apartment Remodel - 395 Riverside Drive

Archetype Architecture

Eric Soltan Photography www.ericsoltan.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Mountain Spa Master Bath for Her

Anne Grice Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, an alcove tub, limestone floors, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

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atmosphere kitchen and bath

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, green tile, glass tile, multi-coloured walls, an integrated sink and glass benchtops.

Bathrooms

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Portland with an alcove tub, an open shower, beige tile, beige walls and an open shower.

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.