This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, brown benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, timber and decorative wall panelling.

Rose Bay Penthouse

D'Cruz Design Group

Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Sydney with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, an open shower, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

STUART COASTAL HOME

Jonathan Hopp Interior Design

Beautiful his and her bath with timeless crisp color.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

MASTER BATHROOM - Complete remodel 12" x 24" Vertical Tile

Custom Surface Solutions

Custom Surface Solutions - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows a remodeled master bathroom with 12" x 24" tile on a vertical offset pattern used on the walls and floors. Includes glass mosaic accent band and shower box, and Fantasy Brown marble knee wall top and seat surface.

Charles Street Master Bathroom

Bearded Builders, Baltimore

This Beautiful Master Bathroom blurs the lines between modern and contemporary. Take a look at this beautiful chrome bath fixture! We used marble style ceramic tile for the floors and walls, as well as the shower niche. The shower has a glass enclosure with hinged door. Large wall mirrors with lighted sconces, recessed lighting in the shower and a privacy wall to hide the toilet help make this bathroom a one for the books! Photo: Matthew Burgess Media

23rd St NYC Project

Evelyn James Interiors

This master bath designed by Jill Menhoff Architects is a sleek master bath with calming tones, a custom vanity, customer shower and a swivel vanity stool

2019 Artisan Home Tour

Lenox House Design

The master bath has beautiful details from the rift cut white oak inset cabinetry, to the mushroom colored quartz countertops, to the brass sconce lighting and plumbing... it creates a serene oasis right off the master.

Medina | Custom Home

John Buchan Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Fresh Escape primary Bathroom

Crystal Kitchen + Bath

This Master Bathroom was outdated in appearance and although the size of the room was sufficient, the space felt crowded. The toilet location was undesirable, the shower was cramped and the bathroom floor was cold to stand on. The client wanted a new configuration that would eliminate the corner tub, but still have a bathtub in the room, plus a larger shower and more privacy to the toilet area. The 1980’s look needed to be replaced with a clean, contemporary look. A new room layout created a more functional space. A separated space was achieved for the toilet by relocating it and adding a cabinet and custom hanging pipe shelf above for privacy. By adding a double sink vanity, we gained valuable floor space to still have a soaking tub and larger shower. In-floor heat keeps the room cozy and warm all year long. The entry door was replaced with a pocket door to keep the area in front of the vanity unobstructed. The cabinet next to the toilet has sliding doors and adds storage for towels and toiletries and the vanity has a pull-out hair station. Rich, walnut cabinetry is accented nicely with the soft, blue/green color palette of the tiles and wall color. New window shades that can be lifted from the bottom or top are ideal if they want full light or an unobstructed view, while maintaining privacy. Handcrafted swirl pendants illuminate the vanity and are made from 100% recycled glass.

Cape Cod, Ma. Residence

color theory Boston

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Moore St House

BD Building Design

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and recessed.

Tampa, FL Contemporary Renovation

Urban Project Management & Construction

Urban Project Management remodeled this master bathroom utilizing the latest trends in vanities, tops, fixtures and accessories.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Tampa with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom

Large contemporary master bathroom in Detroit with an alcove shower, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops and a shower seat.

Downtown Grand Rapids Condo

Standale Home Studio

This master bathroom features Virginia Tile Urban Concrete
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, multi-coloured benchtops, an alcove shower and a hinged shower door.

3587 Altadena Park

Wedgworth Companies

Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Birmingham with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, pink tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Contemporary Master Bathroom Remodel

KP Design and Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a japanese tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, an open shower, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, granite benchtops and beige benchtops.

The Skyland Custom Home

Patrick Schmitt, designer Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Timeless Master Bathroom

Very Red Design

Photo of a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Vogel Bath

Kircher Design & Build

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Orange County with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Hyde Park Garage Addition & Bathroom Renovation

J. Hensley Services LLC

Josh Beeman Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Cincinnati with recessed-panel cabinets, a corner shower, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Recessed-panel Cabinets

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.