Photo of a contemporary bathroom with with a sauna and wallpaper.

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, gray tile, marble, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Accessible Split-Level Sanctuary

12/12 Architects & Planners

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Southwest Garden Single Story Addition

Aleto Construction Group

Bathroom with zero entry shower with grab bar and hand held shower. Wallpaper accent wall.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in St Louis with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Wingaersheek Beach

Diane Murphy Interiors, LLC.

Image of Master Bathroom showing double sink vanity elevation looking at the overlapping mirrors covering the back wall of vanity. Through the reflection you can see the glass shower enclosure opposite the vanity as well as the water closet which can be hidden behind a pocket door opposite the bathroom entrance.

Tremont Contemporary - Corona del Mar

D for Design

Architect: Teal Architecture Builder: Nicholson Company Interior Designer: D for Design Photographer: Josh Bustos Photography
Photo of a large contemporary bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Transitional Master Bathroom in Naples, FL

Progressive Design Build

The luxurious all-white master bathroom is now the perfect oasis getaway for two, complete with a large, spacious walk-in shower designed in Calacatta marble, White Pearl Quartzite counters with dual undermount sinks, ceiling-height Dura Supreme cabinetry in a Pearl finish, and a built-in linen closet to maximize storage. Other features include Grohe/Ferguson chrome fixtures, a toilet and bidet, Swarovski crystal shower valves, and a hexagon mosaic tile floor. The extension of the wall allowed us to add a glass block window, letting more light into the space. Finally, delicate wallpaper with a raised floral design added the perfect touch of luxury to this updated master bathroom.

Niagara modern executive home

avenue design inc

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Sheen Common

Holt

En suite bathroom with rose coloured tiles from Artisans of Devizes and Wall & Deco wet system wallpaper.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, pink tile, ceramic floors, a sliding shower screen, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Winn - Guest Bath

ULAH Interiors + Design

Our clients wanted to renovate and update their guest bathroom to be more appealing to guests and their gatherings. We decided to go dark and moody with a hint of rustic and a touch of glam. We picked white calacatta quartz to add a point of contrast against the charcoal vertical mosaic backdrop. Gold accents and a custom solid walnut vanity cabinet designed by Buck Wimberly at ULAH Interiors + Design add warmth to this modern design. Wall sconces, chandelier, and round mirror are by Arteriors. Charcoal grasscloth wallpaper is by Schumacher.

Via Serena Cottage

Wildheart Design

Guest bath remodel.
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, turquoise cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Making Waves

Blythe Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Diego with light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Jasmine

Nicholson Companies

Spa-like bathroom with seamless glass shower enclosure and bold designer details, including black countertops, fixtures, and hardware, flat panel warm wood cabinets, and pearlescent tile flooring.

Contemporary Bathroom

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, green walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Home for Art

elena del bucchia DESIGN

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Bathroom Remodel

AR Home Construction

Custom bathroom with gold accents. Very warm neutral colors were used to create an oasis feel complete with half glass shower door for a modern feel. The baseboard was removed and radiant heat was installed to give the bathroom a more cleaner look.

The House That Patience Built

McCabe By Design LLC

The vanity area is separated from the shower/water closet room by a pocket door. The vessel sinks provide an opportunity to customized and maximize the storage behind each drawer front (no false fronts here). The lighted mirrors provide comprehensive illumination for grooming. The shower, with dual shower heads and shampoo niches provides plenty of room for dual bathing during hectic morning preparations. An electrical outlet by the toilet allows for plug and play installation in the event the homeowners choose to install a bidet toilet seat. Beautiful fiber wall paper, heated floors, heated towel bar and tubular skylights round out the luxurious feel of this master bathroom.

A Way In

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

2019 Addition/Remodel by Steven Allen Designs, LLC - Featuring Clean Subtle lines + 42" Front Door + 48" Italian Tiles + Quartz Countertops + Custom Shaker Cabinets + Oak Slat Wall and Trim Accents + Design Fixtures + Artistic Tiles + Wild Wallpaper + Top of Line Appliances

Irena by the Sea

Katie Rainey Design

An inviting frameless master shower highlights marble wall tiles and floor with beautiful brushed brass hardware. While the blue arrow wallpaper offers a subtle pop of color and pattern to the space.

Moody Tranquility

KrimsonHAUS

However, his passion for bathrooms quickly became evident, and he expressed his frustration with the challenges he faced in realizing his visions for these spaces. Intrigued by the opportunity to showcase our artistic ingenuity, we embarked on a journey to craft a bathroom that resonated with his desires.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Wallpaper

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.