Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, limestone floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Semi-Industrial Chic

Ultimate Kitchens & Bathrooms

The ensuite is a luxurious space offering all the desired facilities. The warm theme of all rooms echoes in the materials used. The vanity was created from Recycled Messmate with a horizontal grain, complemented by the polished concrete bench top. The walk in double shower creates a real impact, with its black framed glass which again echoes with the framing in the mirrors and shelving.

Preston - Project 1

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, concrete benchtops, blue floor and grey benchtops.

St. Davids Street, Lyttelton

Pynenburg & Collins Architects

Inspiration for a contemporary master wet room bathroom in Christchurch with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Indiana

Caisson Studios

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and concrete benchtops.

Nightingale

spfa

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door, white tile, white walls, concrete benchtops and ceramic tile.

Contemporary Bathroom

Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, white tile, beige walls, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Huon Park Archer residence

Alatalo Bros

An ensuite bathroom with a double shower and concrete slab vanity benchtops
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathrooms

HOLLOWAY TILE & STONE WORKS

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Diego with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Fitler Square Trinity

Kaminski + Pew

Guest bathroom with brightly colored cement tile flooring, custom painted floating vanity, white ceramic tile, and black fixtures.
Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen and grey benchtops.

Miami Beach Chic

Tanya Capaldo Designs

Claudia Uribe Touri Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Miami with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, a one-piece toilet, an integrated sink and concrete benchtops.

Gilcrest

Bonura Building Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, white tile, an integrated sink, an open shower, marble, grey walls, concrete floors, concrete benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Passive House

Troico

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, concrete floors, a drop-in sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, a bidet, white tile and concrete benchtops.

Marco

User

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Hampton House Renovation

Hart Builders Pty Ltd

aspect 11
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, concrete benchtops, grey benchtops, a corner shower, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Tower House

In-House Projects

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with black cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Master bathroom with curbless, open shower and concrete trough sink

Omar Gutiérrez, Architect

Architecture and photography by Omar Gutiérrez, NCARB
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with open cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, white floor and an open shower.

Preston - Project 1

GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, blue floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Ravenswood first floor shower room

Studio Fabbri

Clean contemporary interior design of a bathroom in a tall and awkwardly skinny space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with light wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, cement tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a console sink, concrete benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a single vanity and vaulted.

Big Bright Basement Bath

The Chuba Company

An outdated, dark, cramped lower level 3/4 bath is coupled with an un-utilized storage area to create a bright, welcoming spa-retreat master bath.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Minneapolis with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls and vinyl floors.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with White Tile and Concrete 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.