Large contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Caroline Lane Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Hochuli Design & Remodeling Team

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, gray tile, subway tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Beatty Street Loft

Falken Reynolds Interiors

Photo: Ema Peter This 1,110 square foot loft in Vancouver’s Crosstown neighbourhood was completely renovated for a young professional couple splitting their time between Vancouver and New York.

Basement Steam Shower Custom Tile

Pro Basement Inc.

This is a awesome bath in a Forest Park area home. Hand made shower base.
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in St Louis with blue tile, an alcove shower, subway tile, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Portfolio

Synergy Property Group

Synergy Property Design Consultants
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in London with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, subway tile and white walls.

Calacatta Gold Bathroom

All Natural Stone

Akdo Tile Calacatta Bevelled Subway field tile, Calacatta Slab
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors and marble benchtops.

Midland South Luxury Townhome

Everything Home

Explore urban luxury living in this new build along the scenic Midland Trace Trail, featuring modern industrial design, high-end finishes, and breathtaking views. In this bathroom, a neutral palette sets a serene tone, complemented by a sophisticated black and gray vanity and mirror, exuding timeless elegance. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midland-south-luxury-townhome-westfield/

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Anna Pavlovskaya Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Custom Home in South Tampa

Devonshire Custom Homes

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Tampa with a curbless shower and subway tile.

Master Bath Spa

HomeMasons, Inc

Custom master bath renovation designed for spa-like experience. Contemporary custom floating washed oak vanity with Virginia Soapstone top, tambour wall storage, brushed gold wall-mounted faucets. Concealed light tape illuminating volume ceiling, tiled shower with privacy glass window to exterior; matte pedestal tub. Niches throughout for organized storage.

De Vuelta a Casa

Egue y Seta

Design ideas for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, beige benchtops, a niche and a double vanity.

Pearson Ave

Studio Z Design

Bright and modern new bathroom for family of three. Custom tile pattern, tiles are Tex by Mutina.
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an open shower, white benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a console sink and multi-coloured floor.

Gold Accent Bathroom Remodel

Bath, Kitchen and Tile Center

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Wilmington with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Open-Concept Home Makeover With Pops of Color

Model Remodel

Main floor bathroom with subway tile and small hex floor tile © Cindy Apple Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Seattle with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a sliding shower screen.

Curtis 2

Builder Supply Source LLC

Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Nashville with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, green floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in Other with a one-piece toilet, beige tile, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, a wall-mount sink, grey floor and an open shower.

American University Park Master Bathroom Suite

Hammer Design Build Remodel

Large contemporary style custom master bathroom suite in American University Park in NW Washington DC designed with Amish built custom cabinets. Floating vanity cabinets with marble counter and vanity ledge. Gold faucet fixtures with wall mounted vanity faucets and a concrete tile accent wall, floor to ceiling. Large 2 person walk in shower with tiled linear drain and subway tile throughout. Marble tiled floors in herringbone pattern.

Cuarto de baño en Alzira - Valencia

Petite Harmonie

Petite Harmonie, Interior Design & Photography.
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Valencia with a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, a sliding shower screen, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white benchtops.

Chepstow Villas

Freeman & Whitehouse

Photo by Nathalie Priem Black and white cement tiled shower enclosure, designed by Freeman & Whitehouse.
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with an open shower, white tile, white walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, a hinged shower door, subway tile and beige floor.

Nelson Basement Project

Bearded Builders

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Omaha with open cabinets, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, black floor and an open shower.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway 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.