Each of our Peacock tiles is individually created with the use of a custom cookie cutter. The Peacock shape sometimes referred to as a scallop or fish scales is an iconic shape that has been used in tile installations for thousands of years. This homeowner wanted a refreshing bathroom with vibrant blue colors. Our Robins Egg with its natural variations of light and dark blues can only make you smile when you want to take a shower and get you ready for the day ahead.

Small Footprint & Big Storage - Contemporary Bath

Hillcrest Construction

Hillcrest Construction designed and executed a complete facelift for these West Chester clients’ master bathroom. The sink/toilet/shower layout stayed relatively unchanged due to the limitations of the small space, but major changes were slated for the overall functionality and aesthetic appeal. The bathroom was gutted completely, the wiring was updated, and minor plumbing alterations were completed for code compliance. Bathroom waterproofing was installed utilizing the state-of-the-industry Schluter substrate products, and the feature wall of the shower is tiled with a striking blue 12x12 tile set in a stacked pattern, which is a departure of color and layout from the staggered gray-tome wall tile and floor tile. The original bathroom lacked storage, and what little storage it had lacked practicality. The original 1’ wide by 4’ deep “reach-in closet” was abandoned and replaced with a custom cabinetry unit that featured six 30” drawers to hold a world of personal bathroom items which could pulled out for easy access. The upper cubbie was shallower at 13” and was sized right to hold a few spare towels without the towels being lost to an unreachable area. The custom furniture-style vanity, also built and finished at the Hillcrest custom shop facilitated a clutter-free countertop with its two deep drawers, one with a u-shaped cut out for the sink plumbing. Considering the relatively small size of the bathroom, and the vanity’s proximity to the toilet, the drawer design allows for greater access to the storage area as compared to a vanity door design that would only be accessed from the front. The custom niche in the shower serves and a consolidated home for soap, shampoo bottles, and all other shower accessories. Moen fixtures at the sink and in the shower and a Toto toilet complete the contemporary feel. The controls at the shower allow the user to easily switch between the fixed rain head, the hand shower, or both. And for a finishing touch, the client chose between a number for shower grate color and design options to complete their tailor-made sanctuary.

French Riviera

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom Remodel- Willow Glen

DARCO Design Construction

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Bathroom Remodel - Marina Del Rey, CA

Concierge Home Remodeling

With navy colored tiles and a coastal design, this bathroom remodel located in Marina Del Rey, California truly captures the essence of a beach oasis. You can almost feel the fresh ocean breeze as you enter the room, with navy blue tones creating an inviting atmosphere that enables you to relax in your own home. With thoughtful planning and attention to detail, this bathroom remodel will transform any space into a calming retreat, perfect for unwinding after a long day.

Living Room & Bathroom

NB Interiors UK

Colourful and bold downstairs cloakroom.
Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Essex with a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, black floor, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and wallpaper.

Modern Luxury

JMR Designs, Inc.

A luxurious master bath featuring whirlpool tub and Italian glass tile mosaic.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a hot tub, glass tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, recessed, an alcove shower and blue tile.

Marina Del Rey Penninsula

ONYX Development

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, beige tile, blue tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Private Residence

Equilibrium Interior Design Inc

A bathroom is the one place in the house where our every day begins and comes to a close. It needs to be an intimate and sensual sanctuary inviting you to relax, refresh, and rejuvenate and this contemporary guest bathroom was designed to exude function, comfort, and sophistication in a tranquil private oasis. Photography: Craig Denis

Cloudbreak

Oasis Architecture & Design

Jim Brady
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, medium wood cabinets and a corner shower.

Contemporary Bathroom Remodel with Accent Tile

Remodeling Right

Mid-sized contemporary 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.

Bouldin Bath Refresh

CG&S Design-Build

• American Olean “Color Appeal” 4” x 12” glass tile in “Fountain blue” • Stonepeak 12” x 24 “Infinite Brown” ceramic tile, Land series • glass by anchor ventana at shower • 2cm solid surface counter “blizzard” in Caeserstone by Alpha Granite • Slik Mode acrylic freestanding tub • grohe tub control • photography by Paul Finkel

Palo Alto

Kim Betzina Interiors

Large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and white benchtops.

Bathrooms

Tile Elements

Lunada Bay South Beach penny round glass mosaic tile with white glass subway tile and blue glass subway tile
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Eccleston Residence

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Kulthum Sattar
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in London with blue tile and mosaic tile.

Tiny Bathroom

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

We replaced the shower curtain with a 33" clear glass shower panel. The new sealed frosted-glass window panel is private and waterproof while preserving natural light.

Dekelbaum MB

Davida's Kitchen & Tiles

Bob Narod, Photographer View of master bathroom tub deck clad in quartz and accented with cobalt blue glass tiles, and silver 12x24 tile.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with blue tile, glass tile, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a drop-in tub, white walls and ceramic floors.

Glass Subway Tile Bathrooms by SubwayTileOutlet.com

Subway Tile Outlet

This traditional shower was updated beautifully with our vapor glass subway tile.
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Other with blue tile and glass tile.

Curbless Shower, with Lacava Tatami Shower Pan

WrightWorks, LLC

This master bath renovation featured a curbless shower with the Tatami Shower Pan by Lacava. It also includes a sunken garden tub by MTI. The tub filler and shower valves are also by Lacava. The area is wrapped in Bisazza glass mosaic tile, to include the vanity area. Recessed lights wash the wet wall and highlight the texture and color of the glass mosaic tile. Adjacent to the glass mosaic tile is a large format, 12"x24" porcelain tile. The door, shown at left, is paneled with a mirror--by Trustile. The shower features a standard wall shower head and ceiling mount rain shower. This Indianapolis remodeling project is located in the neighborhood of Arden. Design by MWHarris. Built by WrightWorks. Photos by Christopher Wright, CR.

Urban Loft Residence

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Photography by: Werner Straube
Contemporary bathroom in Chicago with a corner shower, blue tile and a shower seat.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Tile

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.