2 Floors to 3—A Space for Parents, Growing Boys and a Baby Girl

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, blue tile, multi-coloured tile, white walls, a hinged shower door, ceramic tile, medium hardwood floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops and an alcove shower.

Rockville Bright Bathroom

House to Home Solutions

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, matchstick tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, granite benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Детский санузел

MO interior design

Мебель "Стильные кухни". Плитка Sant'Agostino.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, ceramic tile, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile and white tile.

Turramurra bathroom

Alix Helps Interiors

A small family bathroom with style that packs some punch. Feature tiles to wall and floor matched with a crisp white subway tile on the remaining walls. A floating vanity, recessed cabinet and wall hung toilet ensure that every single cm counts. Photography by Jason Denton

Fairmeadow - Palo Alto Residence

Buck O’Neill Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile and subway tile.

Gretchen's Bathroom Remodel

Devine Bath & Kitchen

The wall color here is where we really found a success. We went with a light, natural blue.
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Portland with tile benchtops, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, flat-panel cabinets and an integrated sink.

Sanierung Gründerzeit Villa - Kinderbad

schöne räume ai GmbH

Large contemporary bathroom in Frankfurt with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors and a drop-in sink.

Tiny Bathroom

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen

Because this was the only bathroom in the house, the remodel was completed in nine days while the client vacationed. It now has the bright, clean, uncluttered aesthetic the client wanted. Set against all-white fixtures and walls are four vibrant shades of blue glass tiles in the tub/shower surround, and there is the personality we see in our client.

Baldwin residence

Sara Baldwin Design

I designed this contemporary custom vanity to coordinate with the mahogany used throughout the house. I ordered the beautiful slabs behind the vanity from vendors/friends that New Ravenna has worked with for years. See this link for more info: http://www.newravenna.com/the-perfect-tubshower-alcove-or-how-to-get-your-daughter-to-want-to-take-a-bath/

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.

Belgravia Townhouse

Margot Tsim Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Walnut freestanding vanity unit

No.54 Interiors

A walnut freestanding vanity unit with terrazzo top. Brass taps and pink kit-kat tiles. Bathroom rated wall lights and a large round brass framed mirror.

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.

Bay Colony, Fort Lauderdale

DawnElise Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, beige floor, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

PASEO DE LA CHOPERA

De Lucio Reformas

JULIO SICRE
Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in Madrid with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, a trough sink, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

FEATURED ALBANY HOME

PROYECTO

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, gray tile, white tile, glass tile, grey walls and a hinged shower door.

Birch Lake House

User

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops and an open shower.

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.

Richmond Full House Refurbishment

A1 Lofts and Extensions

© Fraser Marr Photography
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Surrey with a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile and an open shower.

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.