Photographer: Michael J. Lee
Contemporary bathroom in Boston with a vessel sink, blue tile and glass tile.

This is the kids bathroom and I wanted it to be playful. Adding geometry and pattern in the floor makes a bold fun statement. I used enhances subway tile with beautiful matte texture in two colors. I tiled the tub alcove dark blue with a full length niche for all the bath toys that accumulate. In the rest of the bathroom, I used white tiles. The custom Lacava vanity with a black open niche makes a strong statement here and jumps off against the white tiles.

Allenby

Four Blocks South

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Valle Vista House

Giulietti Schouten Weber Architects

Sally Painter
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Portland with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, a trough sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Ashland Residence

Hsu McCullough

Opulent blue marble walls of the Primary Bathroom with private views of the neighborhood tree canopies. Photo by Dan Arnold
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, marble, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Polo Addition

Davey McEathron Architecture

Twist Tours Photography
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, an open shower, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, wood benchtops and an open shower.

Crestway Remodel

Pollen Architecture & Design

Master Bed/Bath Remodel
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, ceramic tile, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a floating vanity, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, white walls, grey floor and grey benchtops.

West Austin Spa-Like Retreat

CG&S Design-Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Rénovation Appartement Haussmannien Paris V

Isabelle Le Rest Intérieurs

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an integrated sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors and white benchtops.

BAGNO IRREGOLARE CON RIVESTIMENTO A TUTTA ALTEZZA

Andrea Vertua Architetto

Progetto bagno con forma irregolare, rivestimento in gres porcellanato a tutta altezza. Doccia in nicchia e vasca a libera installazione.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Milan with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a bidet, blue tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and recessed.

Contemporary Family Home

Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Terrazzo floor tiles and blue splashback tiles feature in this bathroom.
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a niche and a single vanity.

Rustic Contemporary

Melissa Anne Designs

Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, white walls, engineered quartz benchtops, black benchtops and a built-in vanity.

La Jolla Blue Primary Bath

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Barrett Master Bathroom

Kitchen Inspiration Inc.

This is a Design-Build project by Kitchen Inspiration Inc. Custom Cabinetry: Sollera Fine Cabinetry Custom Countertop: Engineer Quartz Hardware: Top Knobs

roof top

OVERCODE architecture urbanisme

vue de la salle de bains des enfants
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, blue floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wood.

Bold Blue Guest Bath

Swell Design Co.

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kitchen Addition & Accessory Unit

Reliance Design Build

Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Beauty & Luxury!

Polly Nunes, CMKBD

Who doesn't want to start the day in a luxurious bathroom that feels like a SPA resort!! This master bathroom is as beautiful as it is comfortable! It features an expansive custom vanity with an exotic Walnut veneer from Bellmont Cabinetry, complete with built-in linen and hamper cabinets and a beautiful make-up seating area. It also has a massive open shower area with a freestanding tub where the faucet fills the tub cascading down from the ceiling!!! There's also a private toilet room with a built in cabinet for extra storage. Every single detail was designed to precision! Designed by Polly Nunes in collaboration with Rian & Alyssa's Heim. Fully Remodeled by South Bay Design Center.

House 21

STYLEDBYPT - STYLED BY PRISCILLA TAN

Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Wellington with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Smart lighting, shades, whole-home audio, entertainment, and more

Springboard Automation

The bathroom gets integrated sound, and fully dimmable smart lighting. Great for when you want some music in the morning or don't want to be jarred awake in the night with the lights at 100% brightness.

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.