Kentfield Residence - Ultimate Shower Experience

Photographer: Margot Hartford, Sunset Books & Magazine
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile floors and glass tile.

Fresh Modern Bathroom Remodel

Rose Remodeling, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

University Area Residence

MMW Architects

Contemporary master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, marble benchtops, a double vanity, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Noranda Bathroom Renovation (Ensuite)

On The Ball Bathrooms

Frameless Shower, Gold Tapware, Brushed Brass, Tapware, Round Mirror, Encaustic Floor, Black and White Floor, Shower Combo, Hampton Vanity, Wall Hung Vanity, Shaker Style Vanity, Shower Shelf, Small Hob

Ziler Custom Build

SLIC Design

Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche and a shower seat.

Bathroom 2 - Lovely Lake House

Set In Stone Creations LLC

This stand up shower has been updated with beige porcelain surround, floor to ceiling glass front/door, chrome fixtures/hardware and, white diamond shaped tile shower floor, and matching with the vanity counter top is the White Lightening quartz shower bench.,

Void House

Andrew Child Architecture

Bathroom. Photo by Tatjana Plitt
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with an alcove shower, black and white tile, mosaic tile floors, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Rancho Mirage Classic Contemporary Master Bath

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Chelsey Rose Studios
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, marble, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Retro Master Bathroom Renovation in Houston

By Design Interiors, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with a freestanding tub, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and black floor.

Inner Sunset 1530

SF Design Build

Photography & Styling: Sarah E Owen https://sarahowenstudio.com/
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with a freestanding tub, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and white benchtops.

Can Deus

Mark A Silva, Architect

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, beige tile, black tile, white tile, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, black floor and an open shower.

State Street

General Assembly

Joe Fletcher
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, a bidet, white walls, mosaic tile floors, solid surface benchtops, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Flooring

Carpet One Concord

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and black floor.

Pearl District Condo-NW Portland

On The Level Remodeling Company

Carrara Marble Steam shower, with 3/8" glass shower door with steam vent at top. Rain head, body sprays and hand-held shower. Distressed Knotty Alder custom barn doors by Rustica Hardware.

Nebraska Ave

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

John Tsantes
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

A Classic Apartment

TylerMandic Ltd

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in London with a pedestal sink, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, multi-coloured walls and mosaic tile floors.

Magnolia Remodel

SHED Architecture & Design

Mark Woods
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with a wall-mount sink, an open shower, mosaic tile floors, white tile, mosaic tile, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white walls and white floor.

Madison Avenue Home

Kati Curtis Design

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with multi-coloured tile, an undermount sink, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors and blue benchtops.

Washington Street - 2

Sutro Architects

Aaron Leitz Photography
Contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors and white floor.

Model Makers House

LOUD Architecture & Interior Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with open cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, blue floor and white benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile 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.