This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, ceramic floors, a corner shower, beige tile, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Hell's Kitchen Residence

Alex Lucaci

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

South Florida Contemporary

The Decorators Unlimited

This South Florida home is a sleek and contemporary design with a pop of color. The bold blue tones in furniture and fabrics are a perfect contrast to the clean white walls and cabinets. The beautiful glass details give the home a modern finish.

Bathroom Remodel with Blue Accent Tile

Guideline Builders

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Mr. Kishore Shetty Residence

The BNK Group

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Mumbai with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Middle Park 01 Renovation

Karl Degering & Associates

Rachel Lewis Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary master wet room bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

800 Ogden Project

Malibu Home

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, beige floor, a hinged shower door, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, concrete floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Timeless Master Bathroom

Very Red Design

This is an example of a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Modern, minimal family bathroom with orange accents - Burgess Hill

The Brighton Bathroom Company

Randi Sokoloff
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Sussex with ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a freestanding tub and gray tile.

Little Venice, London W9

Originate Architects

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in London with marble, marble floors, marble benchtops, grey walls, open cabinets, black cabinets and an undermount tub.

Miami Beach Villa

Associated Design Co

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a freestanding tub, gray tile, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, an integrated sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Indigo Run - Island Paradise

StoneWorks, Inc.

Master bathroom - clean, modern and perfect for starting a new day. Great details make this a special space, including the wood look porcelain tile flooring contrasted with gray cabinets and walls and the gorgeous Caesarstone Raven Quartz countertops for more contrast. The drop in tub has the same Caesarstone Raven deck as does the shower seat. The shower walls, along with the tub surround are 12 x 24 porcelain tile. Finishing the look, we have the same tile in the shower floor, in a smaller mosaic pattern. Great look for this master bathroom.

Buck Residence

User

Converted Jack and Jill tub area into a walk through Master Shower.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master wet room bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, glass benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Ashburn Treehouse

User

The master ensuite has its own small courtyard with two platforms, a vertical garden and plenty of greenery and light. Photographer - Jessie May
Contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and brown benchtops.

A Lifetime of Comfort

CARNEMARK design + build

photography by Anice Hoachlander
Large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, grey walls, grey floor, an open shower, a niche and a shower seat.

Countertops

Holz and Stein Architectural Surfaces

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Tempe contemporary master bath

User

Loved converting this 1970's bathroom into a contemporary master bath! From the heated towel rack to the back lit mirror...I love it ALL!
Small contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a sliding shower screen.

Salle de bain sur-mesure, plan vasque bois, style naturel, showroom Nolte Antony

Cuisines Nolte Antony

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Open Contemporary Bath with Walnut Vanity and Hidden Storage

Lauren Levant Interior

This design emphasizes the vertical stature and soaring lines of the space by cladding the most dramatically shaped walls with accent materials. Large-format porcelain tiles with a metallic finish run fifteen feet high, emphasizing the vaulting of the shower area, and drawing the eye up. Shimmering glass mosaic tile accents the vaulted wall opposite, balancing the height of the shower with an effective counterpoint. A large, unobstructed window placed in the bathing area brings soft natural light flooding into the space. Dave Bryce Photography

COOGEE RESIDENCE

Studio Trio

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, gray tile, cement tile, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Walls

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.