Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and yellow benchtops.

Bath Remodel 6

Hayberg Restoration Network

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, 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.

Contemporary Rooftop Condo

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

Wet room in master bath with stone shower flooring, surrounding porcelain shower tile, chrome fixtures and niche.
Large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Indianapolis with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, yellow benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating 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.

Entrance into primary bathroom
Inspiration 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.

Bed-Stuy Townhouse Renovation

SmartDesign

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige tile, ceramic tile, marble benchtops, yellow benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Ladner Bathroom Renovations

Wesgrove Homes

Mike Laing Visuals
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.

Craftsman Townhome

Blenker Construction

Kyle Halter
Photo of an expansive contemporary bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a shower curtain and yellow benchtops.

MASTER BATH

ii Design Studio LLC

Inspiration for 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.

Mosaic Heaven family house bathrooms

User

Design ideas for 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.

One-handle Bathroom Sink Faucets

Carro Technology Inc.

Small contemporary master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with yellow cabinets, a vessel sink, copper benchtops, yellow benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

906 Villas

Marc Julien Homes

Master shower portraying organic stacked-stone contrasted by high-gloss tiling.
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Miami with a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, beige floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Contemporary Rooftop Condo

Eaton + Stipp Custom Homes

Wet room in master bath with stone shower flooring, surrounding porcelain shower tile, chrome fixture, freestanding tub, tub filler, automatic shade glass and niche.

Enfield Residence

Blank Creatives

Custom Pietra Grey marble feature wall, with texture & custom round shapes. Timber veneer is used on the full height entry door & joinery within. Limestone beige floors.

Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Veracruz Penthouse Baths

Dream Coast Builders

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, an open shower, a hinged shower door, yellow benchtops and an integrated sink.

Lancaster Primary Bathroom Remodel

McLennan Contracting, Inc.

Green tile shower with sliding glass door and gold accents
Photo of 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.

Doncaster East

HX Design

Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Battistrada

KC Custom Homes

This is an example of a contemporary master wet room bathroom in Austin with white cabinets, a freestanding tub, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, yellow benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Coralie Street Plympton

Riviera Group

Bathroom design
Contemporary bathroom in Adelaide with black cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, yellow benchtops and a double 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.