Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with a freestanding tub, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Benedict Canyon

JM & Co.

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Custom mirrors match the cabinets

Strite Design + Remodel

Beautifully crafted and stained custom cabinetry and mirrors that will look great for many years to come. Sophisticated travertine provides tasteful contrast. Photographed by Phillip McClain.

Shower Doors

Schaaf Window Co., Inc.

Roller Shower Door
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Master Bath Renovation in Houston's Braeburn Valley

Big City Construction Co

Bayside Images
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Jupiter Island Spa Inspired

Willoughby Construction

© Sargent Photography Design by Hellman-Chang
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, a double shower, dark hardwood floors, an open shower, beige walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown floor.

London NW1

My Interior Stylist Ltd

Contemporary clean lines, fused with the original features of an Edwardian home. No tiles were used in this bathroom, only glass, RAL colour matched to the wall paint. Floorboards stained to match the rest of the house, with a waterproof lining underneath. Photo: Carole Poirot

Coastal and Bold Bathroom

Chroma Home

White full bath with black accents in coastal pattern
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Jacksonville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops and ceramic tile.

Prospect Heights Townhouse

BuiltIN studio

Andrew Rugge/archphoto
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Rough luxe farmhouse

At Home Design LLC

Luxurious master bath done in neutral tones and natural textures. Zen like harmony between tile,glass and stone make this an enviable retreat. 2010 A-List Award for Best Home Remodel

Bathroom Remodeling in Malibu - Fernhill Dr.

Gandia Design Build (Gandia Inc)

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, beige walls and brown floor.

SaltBox Tiny House

Extraordinary Structures

The small bathroom is not wide enough for a traditional bathtub so a hand-built cedar Ofuro soaking tub allows for deep, luxurious bathing. Stand up showers are no problem. Photo by Kate Russell

Bridgehampton

James Merrell Architects, P.C.

Raimund Koch
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with dark hardwood floors.

Aerial

2rz architecture

dave burk
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with a freestanding tub and dark hardwood floors.

Wandsworth Common

Ensoul Ltd

A luxurious master ensuite bathroom with a large square bath on a raised platform to give it grandeur. Asymetric, beautiful arrangement of glass pendant lights over the bath help to elevate this bathroom to spa status. A mirrored wall creates a great feeling of space and teal cabinets behind provide great storage.

Sleek Contemporary | Venice

Lewin Wertheimer

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, green tile, glass tile, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

offene bodenebene Dusche mit Glaswand

Studio Meuleneers

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Dusseldorf with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor, an open shower, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Hampstead

MWAI Architecture and Interiors

Alexander James
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in London with a curbless shower, black and white tile, marble, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Weston - Complete bathroom remodel

Quality Builders Construction Services Corp.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and dark hardwood floors.

Clapham Common

Into interior design

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, limestone benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors

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.