Pete Molick Photography
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, mosaic tile, blue walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, blue floor and white benchtops.

Beach House

Ward 5 Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a console sink, grey floor, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, solid surface benchtops and white benchtops.

2017 Parade of Homes Grand Hacienda Award Winner

Annie O'Carroll Interior Design

Wendy McEahern
Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Moonee Ponds Home - Main Bathroom

smarterBATHROOMS+

Tom Roe
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink and solid surface benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige tile, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, marble benchtops, an undermount sink, an open shower, an alcove shower, beige walls, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Exclusiver Möbelbau

Schreinerei Kunz GmbH&Co.KG

Andreas Kunz
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with mosaic tile floors, a freestanding tub, mosaic tile and multi-coloured tile.

Mondrian Bathroom Renovation

Alloy Architecture & Construction

The clients for this small bathroom project are passionate art enthusiasts and asked the architects to create a space based on the work of one of their favorite abstract painters, Piet Mondrian. Mondrian was a Dutch artist associated with the De Stijl movement which reduced designs down to basic rectilinear forms and primary colors within a grid. Alloy used floor to ceiling recycled glass tiles to re-interpret Mondrian's compositions, using blocks of color in a white grid of tile to delineate space and the functions within the small room. A red block of color is recessed and becomes a niche, a blue block is a shower seat, a yellow rectangle connects shower fixtures with the drain. The bathroom also has many aging-in-place design components which were a priority for the clients. There is a zero clearance entrance to the shower. We widened the doorway for greater accessibility and installed a pocket door to save space. ADA compliant grab bars were located to compliment the tile composition. Andrea Hubbell Photography

Spa Bath With Shower for Two

The Nielsen Collection

Photography by Christi Nielsen
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Refurbishment of a Knightsbridge flat in Brompton Square

Inter Urban Studios Ltd

Inspiration for a contemporary master bathroom in London with mosaic tile, a wall-mount sink, medium wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, black tile and an alcove tub.

Master Bathroom Shower - After

Realty Restoration, LLC

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Interior Renovation

K2 Builders

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, marble benchtops, beige tile, mosaic tile, marble floors, dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet and grey floor.

Carnegie, Melbourne

Mark MacInnis Architect

YQ Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with a freestanding tub, mosaic tile, white walls, black tile and black floor.

Metropolitan Condo

Robin Wilson Interior Design

David Hewitt & Ann Garrison Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Diego with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, green tile and mosaic tile.

master bathroom

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

The cathedral ceiling, limestone floor/wall tiles, glass wall tile, and Japanese soaking tub create a peaceful respite in this master bathroom. Designed by Mark Brus, Architect and built by Lasley Construction

Switchback House

Manchester Architects, Inc.

Mosaic tile shower floor is the same inside the niche and an accent above the shower bench accompanied with large stone pieces.
Contemporary bathroom in Denver with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile and mosaic tile.

Reservoir Bathroom

Marcus Gleysteen Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Boston with mosaic tile.

HERMOGENO DESIGNS

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with mosaic tile, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and recessed-panel cabinets.

Young

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, an open shower, an open shower, a niche and a shower seat.

Master Bath Redesign

Mark Newman Design

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Dallas with mosaic tile.

Fairfax

Curated Home Staging

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Mosaic Tile

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.