Lower-level walk-in shower
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Cedar Rapids with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, linoleum floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Green glass mosaic tile bathroom

atelier design build

Detail of niche and bench in mosaic tile
Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile benchtops, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, glass sheet wall, white walls and linoleum floors.

London

William W. Stubbs and Associates

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, brown tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, beige walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Condo Master Bath

Z&P Construction, Inc.

Z&P
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, brown walls, linoleum floors and solid surface benchtops.

Rénovation et modernisation d'une salle de bain

CONCEPT 3D

Contemporary master bathroom in Lille with brown cabinets, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic tile, grey walls, linoleum floors, a console sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Int 1

Walker Coen Lorentzen Architects

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Cedar Rapids with open cabinets, black tile, matchstick tile, white walls, linoleum floors, a vessel sink, glass benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Auch ein Bad verträgt lange Vorhänge, die Fadenstores wirken wie Weichzeichner

raumkonzepte

Foto: Claudia Vallentin
This is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in Berlin with white cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, ceramic tile, an integrated sink, black floor, flat-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, linoleum floors and black benchtops.

South East Burwell Main Floor Remodel

Elev8 308 Inc

Bath vanity after
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, linoleum floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Condo Master Bath

Z&P Construction, Inc.

Z&P
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, grey cabinets, brown walls, linoleum floors and solid surface benchtops.

Spacious Bathroom Remodel in Chicago, IL.

Barts Remodeling & Construction, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, linoleum floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

wall mounted basin

Style Within Limited

Large curved chrome towel warmer adjacent to wall mounted basin with wall taps. Note also colour-matched extractor vent Style Within
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Other with a wall-mount sink, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and linoleum floors.

7 B ethune way

Generations Master Builder

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, linoleum floors, a drop-in sink and marble benchtops.

Eclipse Shower Encolsure

User

From luxury bathroom suites and furniture collections to stylish showers and bathroom accessories to add the finishing touches, B&Q is the premier destination for all your bathroom project needs.

Interior Painting

Innovation Painting & Drywall Repair

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, subway tile, white walls, linoleum floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Une salle de bain sobre et chic à Mazamet

Decor Accord

Nelly
This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Toulouse with white cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, linoleum floors, a console sink and solid surface benchtops.

Rénovation contemporaine avec verrière coulissante

Torres Architecture

Nicolas Fussler
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, blue tile, red tile, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, linoleum floors, a trough sink, tile benchtops, blue floor and an open shower.

Hotel Bathrooms and Shower Rooms

Fox and Bear Ltd

This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, linoleum floors and a wall-mount sink.

Wohnungsumbau Bad Nachher

STÖCKERT Möbel- und Objektschreinerei

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Nuremberg with a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, white walls, linoleum floors, grey floor, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets and black cabinets.

Bathroom Refurbishment

JAS Building Services

JAS Building Services
Design ideas for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Other with beige cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, linoleum floors, an integrated sink and laminate benchtops.

The Warehouse Conversion

Minosa | Design Life Better

The over-sized sliding door provides access to the bathroom on the left and walk in robe and study to the right, creating additional space and privacy. Image: Nicole England

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Linoleum 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.