Traditional master bath turned into a contemporary spa with light and medium tones and blue accents.
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Частная квартира в Британском Квартале

Sergiy Kadulin Photography

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and yellow benchtops.

Custom Lighting Lifestyle

SES Design Group

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Houston with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, yellow walls, an undermount sink and yellow benchtops.

Ladner Bathroom Renovations

Wesgrove Homes

Mike Laing Visuals
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and yellow benchtops.

Laveta Terrace

Sandoval General Construction, Inc.

Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with beige cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile, cement tile, a pedestal sink, a shower curtain and yellow benchtops.

Mosaic Heaven family house bathrooms

User

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with open cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, concrete floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Broadway Terrace Contemporary Master Bath

Design Set Match

This home was built after the Oakland Hills fire not too long ago, however in the haste to rebuild, many contractors neglected to use materials and finishes that would be pleasing with longevity.

Bath Remodel 6

Hayberg Restoration Network

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, yellow benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

West Coast Wellness : Pollinator Bathroom

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

The honey toned bathroom is an homage to bees and butterflies in this pollinator suite, a walk-in work of art for finding peace and beauty. Moth handles add warmth and whimsy to a custom vanity and matching mirror made in collaboration with a local artisan using locally salvaged sycamore. The artisan made sink is forged from hand hammered recycled copper. Vintage Limburg sconces with a pattern reminiscent of honeycombs gives off a golden glow over textured ceramic tiles. The overhead lighting also nods to honeycombs, leading to an inviting copper hued shower. The custom honeycomb tiles were made with Giallo Sienna marble, and inlaid with decorative bees. Copper tiles line a magical, shimmery shower space with a honey glow. Oil rubbed bronze accessories hold soaps and plantlife.

Lancaster Primary Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Primary bathroom with green vanity, quartz countertop, and gold accents
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, beige walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, yellow benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Частная квартира в Британском Квартале

Sergiy Kadulin Photography

Casa in centro storico

PROGETTANDO architetti

Adriano Pecchio
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Bologna with yellow cabinets, gray tile, slate, grey walls, light hardwood floors, glass benchtops and yellow benchtops.

Thompson Street

ALE Renovations

Luxe walk-in shower with quartz topped bench and matte black hardware
Contemporary master bathroom in Houston with white walls, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Laveta Terrace

Sandoval General Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, black and white tile, cement tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

FLUTTI #FLT-W-24 in 28 azure

LACAVA

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with blue cabinets, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, yellow benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Berkley Village model home

Area3 Design Studio Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops and yellow benchtops.

MASTER BATH

ii Design Studio LLC

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, limestone floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, yellow floor, a hinged shower door, yellow benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ladner Bathroom Renovations

Wesgrove Homes

Mike Laing Visuals
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and yellow benchtops.

West Coast Wellness : Pollinator Bathroom

Sarah Barnard Design LLC

Lancaster Primary Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Green tile shower with shower bench and gold accents
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, beige walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, yellow benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Yellow Benchtops

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.