The first level bathroom includes a wood wall hung vanity bringing warmth to the space paired with calming natural stone bath and shower. Photos by Eric Roth. Construction by Ralph S. Osmond Company. Green architecture by ZeroEnergy Design.

MacPherson St, Wavereley

AN Builders Pty Ltd

Contemporary bathroom in Sydney with a vessel sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood benchtops, white tile, subway tile, black floor and brown benchtops.

A place to wash

User

Over-bath shower, South Devon. Colin Cadle Photography, photo styling by Jan Cadle
Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Devon with a wall-mount sink, an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.

Prospect Park West Hall Bathroom

Horrigan O'Malley Architects

Subway tile with brown grout. Marble floor, vanity by Kohler.
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, a console sink and flat-panel cabinets.

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

MARAIS

Studio Yzé

Rénovation d'un triplex de 70m² dans un Hôtel Particulier situé dans le Marais. Le premier enjeu de ce projet était de retravailler et redéfinir l'usage de chacun des espaces de l'appartement. Le jeune couple souhaitait également pouvoir recevoir du monde tout en permettant à chacun de rester indépendant et garder son intimité. Ainsi, chaque étage de ce triplex offre un grand volume dans lequel vient s'insérer un usage : Au premier étage, l'espace nuit, avec chambre et salle d'eau attenante. Au rez-de-chaussée, l'ancien séjour/cuisine devient une cuisine à part entière En cours anglaise, l'ancienne chambre devient un salon avec une salle de bain attenante qui permet ainsi de recevoir aisément du monde. Les volumes de cet appartement sont baignés d'une belle lumière naturelle qui a permis d'affirmer une palette de couleurs variée dans l'ensemble des pièces de vie. Les couleurs intenses gagnent en profondeur en se confrontant à des matières plus nuancées comme le marbre qui confèrent une certaine sobriété aux espaces. Dans un jeu de variations permanentes, le clair-obscur révèle les contrastes de couleurs et de formes et confère à cet appartement une atmosphère à la fois douce et élégante.

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.

bathroom shower over tub, swinging frameless door, niche

Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.

Bathroom remodel with furniture style custom cabinets. Notice the tile niche and accent tiles. Ceramiche Supergres Abienti http://www.supergres.com/ purchased at http://www.tileshop.com/ Bathroom with furniture style custom cabinets. Notice the tile niche and accent tiles. Part of whole house remodel. Notice vertical subway tile.

Modern Bamboo Bathroom

La Costa Cabinets & Design

A cramped and partitioned primary bathroom gets a facelift with an open concept based on neutral tones and natural textures. A warm bamboo floating vanity anchors the room, with large format porcelain tile covering the entire floor. A walk in shower glass panel mirrors a etched glass privacy panel for the commode. The tub is flanked my partial walls that act as a tub filler mount and bench. Niches in each space add function and style, blending seamlessly in with the tile. A large trough sink sits below an inset custom framed mirror.

Bathroom Design & Renovation - Listing Preparation

The Home Co.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding 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.

Bridgeport

Daniel Rodriguez Photography

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, timber and wallpaper.

East Bay Bathroom

Origin Renovation

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Via Serena Cottage

Wildheart Design

Complete remodel with safe, aging-in-place features and hotel style in the main bathroom.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, glass tile and a floating vanity.

Studio Sea Lane

Artzi Studio

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Fairfax

Ready 2 Remodel

Mid-sized bathroom including porcelain marble tile in the shower stall with a Custom Niche and Deep Soaking Tub. Porcelain marble floor tile. Floating Vanity and Integrated white Engineered Quartz countertop sink. Also, a two-piece toilet surrounded in Blue/Gray walls.

Athol Street Residence

SHELTERWERK

David Livingston (Photography)
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, a console sink, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Madison Park Remodel

DME Construction

Design ideas for a contemporary kids bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Eastside Santa Rosa Home

Humanity Home & Cabinetry, LLC.

Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Beach House

Ward 5 Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a console sink, grey floor, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops and white benchtops.

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.