Warm terracotta floor tiles and white wall tiles by CLE. New high window at shower for privacy. Brass fixtures (Kohler Moderne Brass) and custom cabinets.

Paul, Open plan apartment in St John's Wood, London

Absolute Project Management

Creating a space saving bathroom in this compact apartment. We worked with the contractor to carefully move pipework including the soil pipe to minimise boxing, and gain crucial sqm. We replaced the bath with a walk-in shower, repositioned the WC, added recessed storage and fitted a pocket door – significantly increasing the usable space in the room. A finish of white bathroom tiles, created a light bright finish APM completed project management and interior design throughout the design and build of this apartment renovation in London. Discover more at https://absoluteprojectmanagement.com/

Clyde Street - Los Angeles

South Bay Green

Bathroom designed and tile supplied by South Bay Green. This project was done on a budget and we managed to find beautiful tile to fit each bathroom and still come in on budget.

Le Grand Bleu - Appartement Paris 03ème - 171m2

Miriam Gassmann

Stéphane Deroussent
This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Paris with an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, concrete floors, a trough sink, tile benchtops, blue floor and a hinged shower door.

Master Bath

A Street Builders, Inc.

Custom built vanity
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Bathrooms

Personal Touch Flooring

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and tile benchtops.

Stunning Bathroom with Vola Fittings & Beautiful Details

Janey Butler Interiors

A stunning Janey Butler Interiors Bathroom Design showcasing stunning Concrete and Wood effect Porcelain Tiles, available through our Design - Studio - Showroom. Stunning profile Vola fittings and fixtures, gorgeous sculptural ceiling light and John Cullen spot lights with led alcove lighting. Stunning floating shelf created from diamond mitrered tiles amd cut through glass detail, giving the illusion of a seperate space in the room. Soft calming colours and textures to create a room for relaxing and oppulent sancturay. Gorgeous crackle glaze tea lights and soft faux fur driftwood stool. Lutron dimmable mood lighting all controlled by Crestron which has been installed in this projects interior.

Contemporary Bathroom Design

Llama Architects

A stunning Bathroom working alongside Janey Butler Interiors Bathroom Design showcasing stunning Concrete and Wood effect Porcelain Tiles, available through our Design - Studio - Showroom. Exquisite slim profile Vola fittings and fixtures, gorgeous sculptural ceiling light and John Cullen spot lights with led alcove lighting. The floating shelf created from diamond mitrered Concrete effect tiles amd cut through floor to ceiling glass detail, giving the illusion of a seperate space in the room. Soft calming colours and textures to create a room for relaxing and oppulent sancturay. Lutron dimmable mood lighting all controlled by Crestron which has been installed in this stunning projects interior.

Bello Travertino Navona Bianco Porcelain Tile

Cercan Tile Inc.

Bello Travertino Navona Bianco Porcelain Tile is a beautiful, soft looking travertine imitation. The colours in the vein pattern of this tile range from white to beige, with hints of light grey. This tile is available in Polished 24x48, and Matte 24x24 and 24x48.

Badezimmer - Kinderbad

KJUBiK iNNENARCHiTEKTUR

Kühnapfel Fotografie
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Berlin with white tile, subway tile, white walls, a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, limestone floors, tile benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

ADA Master Bath - Mandeville

Clover Crete LLC - Surface Solutions

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New Orleans with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink and tile benchtops.

Un appartement qui respire

a-sh

credit photo - Stephane Durieu
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Paris with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, white tile, open cabinets and white cabinets.

Fairhaven

Byrne Architects

A minimal yet functional bathroom with an open shelf and accentuated mirror
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Geelong with open cabinets, an open shower, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, tile benchtops, white floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Vista Grande - Pacific Palisades

Gordon Gibson Construction

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, stone tile and tile benchtops.

Traditional Elegance, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Gulf Building LLC

This 6,000sqft ‪transitional‬-style home that twists ‪‎traditional‬ and ‪‎contemporary‬ ‪style‬. The ‪‎elegant‬ ‪‎black‬ & ‪white‬ contrast the dark ‪‎wood floors‬ with the white ‪kitchen‬ cabinetry and black clean lines of the marble counter tops. All-in-all giving a ‪‎modern‬ touch to this beautiful, traditional , Hamptons-style charmer‬!

Lansdowne Road

Studio Fabbri

This is an example of a large contemporary kids wet room bathroom in London with a freestanding tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Paris 8 126m²

blackStones

Design ideas for a large contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, tile benchtops, white benchtops, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a drop-in sink and beige floor.

Master Bath

A Street Builders, Inc.

Custom built vanity
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Joffre

SINGER BIEDER Architecture

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, terrazzo floors, tile benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Rosalie Plinth House

Arcke Pty Ltd

This kids bathroom is a playful bathroom with skirted tiled ceramic tiles and custom plywood cabinetry.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with glass-front cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, tile benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with White Tile and Tile 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.