Carla Miller Design West Ltd Central Minnesota Premier Residential & Commercial Interior Designer
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Spectacular Beachfront Renovation

Douglas & Company, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Sheldrake Lake House

Stephen Moser Architect

Master bathrrom
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, glass tile, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Palisades Residence

SUBU Design Architecture

Kathryn Millet
Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, glass tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops and a shower/bathtub combo.

Contemporary Renovation

Wendy Wilson & Associates

All the interior doors of this home were replaced with new white lami-glass doors. The doors and jambs were finished with a custom satin stain. Erika Bierman Photography

Arvada Master Bath

Gretchen Lyons

This master bath was changed from a basic builder grade to completely custom design for the homeowners specific needs. An open and airy, light and bright master bath will well appointed storage. Photographs by Libbie Martin with Think Role.

Carriage Road, Framingham, MA

Betsy Bassett Interiors

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Large contemporary master bathroom in Boston with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, an integrated sink, glass benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Hollycrest

Woodcreek Designs

Rachel Reed Photography
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Tub Bathroom Accent Tile

Cerulean Concepts

ShutterBug
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Vittoria White Della Terra Quartz collection Bathroom

Arizona Tile

Victoria Quartz is part of Arizona Tile's Della Terra Quartz collection. Della Terra is a natural quartz surface, it is a blend of nature and technology, combining beauty and functionality in a high performance surface. Della Terra is comprised of more than 93% natural quartz crystals, one of the hardest minerals in nature. Color controlled quartz is blended together with technologically advanced polymers. Because of its high quartz content, Arizona Tile's Della Terra Quartz surfaces are ultra-durable and resistant to scratches and chipping. Its dense composition also makes Della Terra Quartz highly resistant to staining.

Glamorous White Glass Tile Master Bath

Hawthorne Tile

From the Bamboo Glass vanity wall to the Moda Vetro glass tub and shower, this master bathroom simply says "glamour." Steve Eltinge Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in Portland with an undermount sink, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, glass tile, porcelain floors and flat-panel cabinets.

Basement Steam Shower Custom Tile

Pro Basement Inc.

From Scratch without rough plumbing
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in St Louis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Contemporary Spa Bath - Ballwin, MO

Marcia Moore Design

Featured in St. Louis At Home magazine. Glass tile strips installed vertically and at the back of the niche add a waterfall effect to the tub area in this spa-like, contemporary bath. Michael Jacob Photography

Contemporary Bathroom

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls and marble floors.

Master Bathroom

De Mattei Construction

The master bathroom includes an expansive shower with a built-in skylight. Photo: Tyler Chartier
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a curbless shower, gray tile, glass tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Pasadena Penthouse

Cynthia Bennett & Associates

Cynthia Bennett bathroom in the remodeled Pasadena Penthouse.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with green tile, glass tile, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, travertine floors and white benchtops.

Glass Mosaic Tile

dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA

1x8 glass mosaic tile in the master bathroom
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with an alcove shower, green tile and glass tile.

Coastal Mid-Century Vibe

BC Design Studio

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Spa Style Bath Design in Springfield

Guthrie Kitchen and Bath Plus LLC

This contemporary bath design in Springfield is a relaxing retreat with a large shower, freestanding tub, and soothing color scheme. The custom alcove shower enclosure includes a Delta showerhead, recessed storage niche with glass shelves, and built-in shower bench. Stunning green glass wall tile from Lia turns this shower into an eye catching focal point. The American Standard freestanding bathtub pairs beautifully with an American Standard floor mounted tub filler faucet. The bathroom vanity is a Medallion Cabinetry white shaker style wall-mounted cabinet, which adds to the spa style atmosphere of this bathroom remodel. The vanity includes two Miseno rectangular undermount sinks with Miseno single lever faucets. The cabinetry is accented by Richelieu polished chrome hardware, as well as two round mirrors and vanity lights. The spacious design includes recessed shelves, perfect for storing spare linens or display items. This bathroom design is sure to be the ideal place to relax.

Lake Oswego-Lake View Residence

Pedini NW

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Glass 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.