First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Bathroom

Atlas Architects

Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.

Colgate Cottage

Annie Bowen Design

The owners love colour and were excited for us to invite fun through colour, pattern and texture across the kitchen cabinets, bathroom tiles and powder room wallpaper.

Gorgeous guest bathroom

Collaroy Kitchen Centre

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, marble, marble floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

New Farm Light House

Shane Marsh Architects

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Urban Oasis in River North

Jeannie Balsam Interiors

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, white tile, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, marble, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, concrete benchtops and grey floor.

Contemporary

Norman Design Group, Inc.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and multi-coloured benchtops.

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.

French Modern Spec Home-Master Bath Vanity

Studio Shelter

Modern master bathroom in a French modern home, with a wood vanity and marble wall tile
Large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Columbus Square

Kennedy Cole Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Brick House

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, terrazzo floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Wychwood Residence

Root Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Bob-O-Link | 2018

Coats Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, marble, marble floors and solid surface benchtops.

Private Wake Forest Residence with Steam Shower and Sauna Spa Bath

Bardi Designs

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

The Forest Way Remodel: Minimal Primary Bathroom

Mavella Home

A stunning minimal primary bathroom features marble herringbone shower tiles, hexagon mosaic floor tiles, and niche. We removed the bathtub to make the shower area larger. Also features a modern floating toilet, floating quartz shower bench, and custom white oak shaker vanity with a stacked quartz countertop. It feels perfectly curated with a mix of matte black and brass metals. The simplicity of the bathroom is balanced out with the patterned marble floors.

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.

Memorial Transitional

Frankel Design Build

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Houston with a freestanding tub, gray tile, marble, pink walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and white floor.

"O.A.R" Contemporary

Brownhouse Design, Los Altos, CA

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a curbless shower, marble, marble floors, white floor, an open shower, a shower seat, a freestanding tub and white walls.

Custom Home San Jose

Level Up Home Remodeling Inc

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Marble

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.