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.

Kids bathroom update

Gabriela Matuchova, CKBD / HAUS 2690 DSGN

Not much could have been done here with the floorplan but the upgrades were quite dramatic. Double floating vanity, full height mirrors, two different tiles in tub shower.

Venice House

FINNE Architects

Tom Bonner
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, glass tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and yellow benchtops.

Addition and Remodel in Naples

BCB Homes, Inc.

Hamilton Photography
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white walls and white floor.

Carrara Tile Shower

SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks

Luxurious Carrara marble shower with tile inset shelf and modern fixtures.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, glass tile, grey walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white tile.

Guest Bath

risa boyer architecture

Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, orange tile, glass tile, white walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and flat-panel cabinets.

Modern Farmhouse

Villa Vici

Interior design by Vikki Leftwich, furnishings from Villa Vici || photo: Chad Chenier
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in New Orleans with an integrated sink, an open shower, open cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, white walls, limestone floors and an open shower.

Linda Vista (San Diego) Master Bathroom Remodel with Shower Tub Combo

Classic Home Improvements

These bathrooms were remodeled for the sake of updating and modernizing these rooms. Pedestal sinks and glass tile liners were used to create the new looks for one bathroom. Photos by John Gerson. www.choosechi.com

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.

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.

Master Bathroom Renovation

Rabaut Design Associates, Inc.

Chris Little Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with a drop-in sink, open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood benchtops, a curbless shower, beige tile, glass tile, beige walls and travertine floors.

2010 A-List Award Winner

Blansfield Builders, Inc.

Large contemporary bathroom in New York with marble benchtops, a vessel sink, an undermount tub, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls and travertine floors.

Luxury Master Bathroom

Pearl Remodeling

This Luxury Bathroom is every home-owners dream. We created this masterpiece with the help of one of our top designers to make sure ever inches the bathroom would be perfect. We are extremely happy this project turned out from the walk-in shower/steam room to the massive Vanity. Everything about this bathroom is made for luxury!

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.

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 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.