Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, grey walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and a double vanity.

Langham Place Davidson

Bathrooms By Oldham

A combination of oak and pastel blue created a calming oasis to lye in the tranquil bath and watch the world go by. New Velux solar skylight and louvre window were installed to add ventilation and light.

Enamour Terrace

Kitty Lee Architecture

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terrazzo floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Ensuite

Interior Design By Jo

Modern bathroom vanity, a luxurious freestanding bath, overhead shower and Bluetooth integration with high quality finishes, in a monochromatic colour palette

Marmindie - Ensuite

Watara Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Brisbane with dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, pink tile, matchstick tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Pasadena Organic Bathroom

Plush Design Interiors

Our clients wanted an ensuite bathroom with organic lines and a hand-forged feel with an aged patina. The japanese finger tiles, micro cement render, aged copper tapware, and refined curves surprised and delighted them.

Post & Gable House

Kirsten Johnstone Architecture

Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Henry House

WALA

Guest Bathroom with Issy vanity mirror from Reece/Zuster. Inax wall tiles from Artedomus. Grey Tundra marble counter and French Grey European Oak door front veneer. Photo by Derek Swalwell.

Bathroom Renovation Dianella (IBlue)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Herringbone Feature Tile, Feature Wall, Wall Hung Vanity, In Wall Vanity Mixer, Dark Blue Vanity, Grey and White Bathroom, Fixed Panel Screen, Frameless Shower Screen, Small Ensuite, Small Bathroom Renovations, Small Bathrooms, Brass Tapware, Brushed Brass Tapware

Family Loft

ZeroEnergy Design

The reconfiguration of the master bathroom opened up the space by pairing a platform shower with a freestanding tub. The open shower, wall-hung vanity, and wall-hung water closet create continuous flooring and an expansive feeling. The result is a welcoming space with a calming aesthetic.

Project MP

Bo Fentum Design

A new ensuite created in what was the old box bedroom
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in London with white cabinets, an open shower, yellow tile, ceramic tile, a pedestal sink, black floor, an open shower and a single vanity.

Tranquility Residence

TEROTTI Interior Design Studio

The Tranquility Residence is a mid-century modern home perched amongst the trees in the hills of Suffern, New York. After the homeowners purchased the home in the Spring of 2021, they engaged TEROTTI to reimagine the primary and tertiary bathrooms. The peaceful and subtle material textures of the primary bathroom are rich with depth and balance, providing a calming and tranquil space for daily routines. The terra cotta floor tile in the tertiary bathroom is a nod to the history of the home while the shower walls provide a refined yet playful texture to the room.

MIDTOWN LOFT

studio PPARK

This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, matchstick tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and an open shower.

Master Bathroom. Zero Entry Shower, Vanity & Make-Up Cabinet and Dual Sinks

Dimensions in Wood Inc

This Columbia, Missouri home’s master bathroom was a full gut remodel. Dimensions In Wood’s expert team handled everything including plumbing, electrical, tile work, cabinets, and more! Electric, Heated Tile Floor Starting at the bottom, this beautiful bathroom sports electrical radiant, in-floor heating beneath the wood styled non-slip tile. With the style of a hardwood and none of the drawbacks, this tile will always be warm, look beautiful, and be completely waterproof. The tile was also carried up onto the walls of the walk in shower. Full Tile Low Profile Shower with all the comforts A low profile Cloud Onyx shower base is very low maintenance and incredibly durable compared to plastic inserts. Running the full length of the wall is an Onyx shelf shower niche for shampoo bottles, soap and more. Inside a new shower system was installed including a shower head, hand sprayer, water controls, an in-shower safety grab bar for accessibility and a fold-down wooden bench seat. Make-Up Cabinet On your left upon entering this renovated bathroom a Make-Up Cabinet with seating makes getting ready easy. A full height mirror has light fixtures installed seamlessly for the best lighting possible. Finally, outlets were installed in the cabinets to hide away small appliances. Every Master Bath needs a Dual Sink Vanity The dual sink Onyx countertop vanity leaves plenty of space for two to get ready. The durable smooth finish is very easy to clean and will stand up to daily use without complaint. Two new faucets in black match the black hardware adorning Bridgewood factory cabinets. Robern medicine cabinets were installed in both walls, providing additional mirrors and storage. Contact Us Today to discuss Translating Your Master Bathroom Vision into a Reality.

Modern Bathroom

Square Inch Design

This is an example of an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, an open shower and white floor.

SERENDIPITY Residence | Design + Build

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

KuDa Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with an open shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, pebble tile floors, grey walls and an open shower.

Paradise Valley Resident

Fannin Interiors

Baxter Imaging
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Phoenix with an open shower, an open shower, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Ansley Park

j witzel interior design

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, white walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

California Modern

CM Natural Designs

Chipper Hatter Photography
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Reinventing the Railway Cottage

Clifton SMR

Graham Gaunt
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with open cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, an open shower and pebble tile floors.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with an Open Shower

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.