Photo by Adrian Corlett
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, porcelain tile, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and beige walls.

Dyna Bathrooms

Dyna Builders

Aaron Leitz Photography
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets and marble benchtops.

Pleasant of Artsaics's Soho Collection

Artsaics Studios

Pleasant of the Soho collection is made up of thin strips, finely cut and placed together for a linear contemporary look.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, white walls, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops and grey floor.

Master Bathroom

User

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with mosaic tile, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, travertine floors, an integrated sink and marble benchtops.

custom marble tile, bamboo cabinetry

Erdreich Architecture, P.C.

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Birmingham with marble benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and marble.

Pacific Avenue - John Maniscalco Architecture

John Maniscalco Architecture

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, marble benchtops, an open shower, a vessel sink and an open shower.

Killara House

Nathan Gornall Design

This master bathroom by Nathan Gornall Design was introduced to a large heritage listed property in Sydney's Killara, improving the home's amenity whilst remaining sensitive to the period of the rest of the home.

Lurline Bay House I Part 2

D'Cruz Design Group

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, green tile, marble, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, green benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and exposed beam.

Master bedroom / Bathroom remodel

Jessica Dauray Interiors/Elements Of Style

View of left side of wet room and soaking tub with chrome tub filler. Plenty of natural light fills the space and the room has layers of texture by incorporating wood, tile, glass and patterned wallpaper, which adds visual interest. Jessica Dauray - photography

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

7912 Nimrod

Tag & Associates, LLC

This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Devins Ridge Remodel: The Moody Bathroom

Mavella Home

This moody bathroom features a black paneled wall with a minimal white oak shaker vanity. Its simplicity is offset with the patterned marble mosaic floors. We removed the bathtub and added a classic, white subway tile with a niche and glass door. The brass hardware adds contrast and rattan is incorporated for warmth.

The Bedford House

Lori Dennis Interior Design

Large and modern master bathroom primary bathroom. Grey and white marble paired with warm wood flooring and door. Expansive curbless shower and freestanding tub sit on raised platform with LED light strip. Modern glass pendants and small black side table add depth to the white grey and wood bathroom. Large skylights act as modern coffered ceiling flooding the room with natural light.

Project Hemera, North London

CCASA Architects

The client brought her personality within this guest toilet with bold chosen colours and a bright and colourful wallpaper, making feature of the back wall.

Princess

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior Design By Designer and Broker Jessica Koltun Home | Selling Dallas Texas
Large contemporary bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, yellow floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

#casacancado Hallway Bathroom

Made by Patchi

Small contemporary kids bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Simple and Clean Marble with Ceramic Bathroom

Style by Hanh

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Open Shut House

WALA

Powder Room with Calacatta marble vanity counter, mirror shaving cabinets and undermount sink. Photo by Dave Kulesza.
Small contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bouldin Pied-Á-Terre

Ashby Collective

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Cove House

KjK Interiors

A striking modern and interesting bathroom which has been nominated for Interior Design Awards. It incorporates marble, golden accents, a timeless colour scheme, and wooden accents to create a luxurious space.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Marble Benchtops

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.