A serene colour palette with shades of Dulux Bruin Spice and Nood Co peach concrete adds warmth to a south-facing bathroom, complemented by dramatic white floor-to-ceiling shower curtains. Finishes of handmade clay herringbone tiles, raw rendered walls and marbled surfaces adds texture to the bathroom renovation.

Casa de Romarc - Winston Hills

Perfect Square Design

Luxury new home. Guest bathroom is an eye catcher boasting floating cabinetry and shadow lines at the wall and ceiling junction
Inspiration for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with black cabinets, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Gordon Park House

Shane Marsh Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Hurlstone Park I

hecticrAt architects

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and brick walls.

Kensington Guest Shower/ Cloakroom

Five Sextillion

The brief was to create a Guest Shower room which would predominantly be used as a cloakroom. We chose bold glossy bottle green glazed and chalky white tiling, textured vinyl wall covering, light timber vanity and brushed steel brassware. A key feature is the stunning natural pebble washbasin with a polished interior and contrasting rough exterior for a spa like feel. We also created a cupboard at the end of the shower and fitted a Steadyrack bike rack which stores our client's commuter bike in an upright position when not in use.

Belrose House Renovation NSW 2085

The Renovation Broker

Modern bathroom with feature wavy tiled wall, with round mirror with LED back light..
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Совмещённый санузел

Ксения Розанцева | Творческая группа «Оcобинка»

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a hot tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wood walls.

Kitchen & Master Bathroom

Lion Builder Construction Inc

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with an alcove shower, black and white tile, white walls, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Princess Margaret Residence

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Photography: Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors and grey floor.

Hill 99

Dichotomy Interiors

warm modern masculine primary suite
Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wood walls.

Apartamento moderno

Bellas Artes

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, an alcove tub, a vessel sink and wood walls.

Black industrial bathroom, Montreal

Caroline Bouffard Design

Design de la salle de bain par : Caroline Bouffard Design Comptoirs par: Les Artistes du Bois inc. Bathroom Design by: Caroline Bouffard Design Countertops: Les Artistes du Bois inc. Immophoto - Frederic Blanchet

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.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Toronto with a freestanding tub and white tile.

Luxury Bathroom

Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.

© Robert Granoff www.robertgranoff.com http://prestigecustom.com/
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in New York with an open shower and an open shower.

Lovell Residence

Quezada Architecture

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a vessel sink, black floor and turquoise benchtops.

Bay Window House

Gundry & Ducker

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with a wall-mount toilet, green tile, cement tile, cement tiles, concrete benchtops, green floor, green benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, pink walls and a wall-mount sink.

Colour Splash | En-suite Bathroom

SVR Lifestyle

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Sa Jaga Bruiada

Rossana Pedrali

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, a vessel sink, black floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

En-suite shower room

Cocoona Designs

Bespoke shower wall tile design, made from off cuts of the larger wall tiles. And some Stylish shower shelf additions. Refillable bottles.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

All Wall Treatments Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas

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.