Inspiration for a contemporary kids bathroom in Brisbane with shaker cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops and a double vanity.

Granard Ave - Ensuite

Peter Gionfriddo Architect

Contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Mclean Street Renovation

East Coast Village Homes

Contemporary bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

THE BAREFOOT BAY VILLA

The Designory

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, brown benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Hurlstone Park I

hecticrAt architects

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and brick walls.

Lincoln Avenue, Mont Albert North

M.J.Harris Group

Family Bathroom Renovation in Melbourne. Bohemian styled and neutral tones anchored by the custom made timber double vanity, oval mirrors and tiger bronze fixtures. A free-standing bath and walk-in shower creating a sense of space

Grout Street, Hampton

Strength Group

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

High Street Manly - No. 3

Bathrooms By Oldham

The newly designed timeless, contemporary bathroom was created providing much needed storage whilst maintaining functionality and flow. A light and airy skheme using grey large format tiles on the floor and matt white tiles on the walls. A two draw custom vanity in timber provided warmth to the room. The mirrored shaving cabinets reflected light and gave the illusion of depth. Strip lighting in niches, under the vanity and shaving cabinet on a sensor added that little extra touch.

Arch Deco

Hindley & Co Architecture & Interior Design

Art Deco-inspired large ensuite bathroom with pink and cream Butterfly tile from Perini, featuring a top-mounted double sink from Corian, Forme L'isola Freestanding Bath and walk-in shower. Located in Melbourne, see more from our Arch Deco Project. The colour scheme references the colours used commonly during the Art Deco period of the house.

Rainforest Retreat

Whisker Architecture

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Hawthorn Alterations & Additions

Sketch Building Design

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

SWAN VIEW - Bathroom Renovation

Hatch Renovations

Contemporary wet room bathroom in Perth with a corner tub, white tile, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Beaumaris 1

HK Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom with Palmers Glass shower screen

Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms

This lovely bathroom has everything that represents good design: well balanced; functional; aesthetically pleasing, interesting and individual; good use of space; and not only meeting, but exceeding, the clients' brief. The carefully chosen floor and feature wall tiles add a definite individual stamp, and allude to perhaps an art deco or retro mood. The room would be simply just another white bathroom without them. The white and black of the tiles is reflected in the selection of the white wall tiles and black tapware and accessories. The monochrome theme is then softened and made more inviting by the addition of the timber vanity with its fluted basins. The pretty mirrors are the touch of genius here, defying the straight lines elsewhere, and asserting their style on the whole. Successfully blending styles, shapes, colours and textures is the key to a result that supersedes the ordinary and says: 'This is my space'. The right advice and professional knowhow, including correct execution (note the beautiful tiling by our talented tilers), is also essential to ensure a polished designer-look. It is very much worth your time to carefully consider and select each individual element, ensuring that each one is of the highest quality within your budget. This will ensure a pleasing long-lasting look, no matter the whims of fashion.

Main bathroom vanity

schemes & spaces

An injection of colour brings this bathroom to life. Muted green used on the vanity compliments the black and white elements, all set on a neutral wall and floor backdrop.

Palm Beach

Blackburne Designs

Coastal master open style ensuite
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Double Storey Extension - Ashgrove, Brisbane

Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Ashgrove

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Brunswick Californian Bungalow

Jacqui Koska

Contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, blue floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Armadale Renovation :: Full Interior Design

eat.bathe.live

Our Armadale residence was a converted warehouse style home for a young adventurous family with a love of colour, travel, fashion and fun. With a brief of “artsy”, “cosmopolitan” and “colourful”, we created a bright modern home as the backdrop for our Client’s unique style and personality to shine. Incorporating kitchen, family bathroom, kids bathroom, master ensuite, powder-room, study, and other details throughout the home such as flooring and paint colours. With furniture, wall-paper and styling by Simone Haag. Construction: Hebden Kitchens and Bathrooms Cabinetry: Precision Cabinets Furniture / Styling: Simone Haag Photography: Dylan James Photography

The Hampstead Apartment

Bailey London Interior Design & Build

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with White 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.