Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, wood benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, yellow benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

San Marino

Chelsea Design Inc.

Master bathroom with a view.
Large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, stone slab, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Modern Home - Downtown Naperville

Picture Perfect House

Picture Perfect House
This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, grey floor and yellow benchtops.

Bathroom niche with floating glass shelves

Giselle Ulmo Design

In the bathroom, we created a niche outside with glass floating shelves perfect for storing towels, bathroom necessities in glass jars make a perfect display.

3231 Miami

RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design

Complete Home Interior Renovation & Addition Project. Patio was enclosed to add more interior space to the home. Home was reconfigured to allow for a more spacious and open format floor plan and layout. Home was completely modernized on the interior to make the space much more bright and airy.

Fresh Bathroom

Better Bathrooms & Kitchens

Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, an open shower, yellow benchtops, a niche and a floating vanity.

Casa VA

Pantuma

L’intervento ha riguardato un appartamento facente parte di un edificio residenziale risalente agli anni ’50, che conservava i caratteri tipologici e funzionali dell’epoca. Il progetto si è concentrato sulla riorganizzazione degli ambienti al fine di soddisfare le esigenze dei committenti, in relazione agli usi contemporanei dell’abitare. Gli ambienti soggiorno e cucina, prima separati, sono stati collegati tramite la demolizione del muro divisorio e l’installazione di un infisso scorrevole in acciaio-vetro a tutt’altezza, consentendo di mantenere l’interazione visiva, pur rispettandone gli usi. La divisione funzionale degli ambienti è sottolineata tramite il cambiamento della pavimentazione e la gestione dei ribassamenti del soffitto. Per la pavimentazione principale dell’appartamento è stato scelto un parquet a spina ungherese, mentre per la cucina una lastra maxi-formato, con effetto graniglia, riproposta sulla parete verticale in corrispondenza del piano di lavoro. Il punto di vista dell’osservatore è catturato dal fondale del soggiorno in cui è installata una parete attrezzata, realizzata su misura, organizzata secondo un sistema di alloggi retroilluminati. Il passaggio alla zona notte ed ai servizi è stato garantito tramite l’apertura di un nuovo varco, in modo da ridurre gli spazi di disimpegno e ricavare una zona lavanderia. Il bagno è stato riorganizzato al fine di ottimizzarne gli spazi rispetto all’impostazione precedente, con la predisposizione di una doccia a filo pavimento e l’installazione di un doppio lavabo, allo scopo di ampliarne le possibilità di fruizione e sopperire alla mancanza di un doppio servizio. Per la pavimentazione è stata scelta una piastrella di forma quadrata dal disegno geometrico e dalla colorazione bianca grigia e nera, mentre per le pareti verticali la scelta è ricaduta su di una piastrella rettangolare diamantata di colore bianco. La camera da letto principale, in cui è stata inserita una cabina armadio, è stata organizzata in modo da valorizzare la collocazione del letto esaltandone la testata, decorata con carta da parati, e i due lati, nella cui corrispondenza sono stati predisposti due elementi continui in cartongesso che dal pavimento percorrono il soffitto. L’illuminazione generale dell’abitazione è garantita dalla predisposizione di faretti “a bicchiere”, riproposto in tutti gli ambienti, e l’utilizzo di lampade a sospensione in corrispondenza dei lavabi dei comodini. Le finiture e le soluzioni estetiche dell’intervento sono riconducibili allo stile classico-contemporaneo con la commistione di elementi in stile industriale.

Contemporary Project

Westwerk Custom Cabinetry

Photographed by Sophie C.
Large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, onyx benchtops, white tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor and yellow benchtops.

SNVT - ATTICO MILANO

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Bagno di lei: zellige bianche a rivestimento del parete lavabo e della doccia, Mobile lavabo su disegno in legno laccato bianco sotto grande elemento lavabo in marmo giallo siena. Rubinetteria Quadro Design

New Projects

New Cottage Homes, LLC

Marina View Condos Sister Bay, WI
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and yellow benchtops.

Orange, CA

White Glove Construction

Oil Rubbed Bronze rain shower head and handheld with hand diverter by Pulse shower head company
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Orange, CA

White Glove Construction

Part of the bathroom that's nearly complete in Orange, CA. The shower as you can see came out absolutely beautiful. The veins in the tile actually are brown so the oil rubbed bronze finish on the shower trim is even more striking in person. Final wall paint will be a Mosaic Blue

Peninsula village modern

Jaguar Estates

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Modern Elegance | Bath Remodel

User

By Thrive Design Group
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, multi-coloured tile, gray tile, white tile, mosaic tile, black cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, engineered quartz benchtops, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, marble floors, white floor, a hinged shower door and yellow benchtops.

Complete Kitchen and Mini Bathroom Renovation

User

Designed and installed new bathroom, utilizing existing half bath and walk in closet. The size constraints of the space required a creative layout and optimal use of space. Not pictured is the all new black and white vanity with inset medicine cabinet.

The Suburban Farmhaus

Howes Design Co

The Suburban Farmhaus //⁠ ⁠ A hint of country in the city suburbs. What a joy it was working on this project together with talented designers, architects & builders.⁠⠀ ⁠ The design seamlessly curated, and the end product bringing the clients vision to life perfectly.⁠ Architect - @arcologic_design⁠ Interiors & Exteriors - @lahaus_creativestudio⁠ Documentation - @howes.and.homes.designs⁠ Builder - @sovereignbuilding⁠ Landscape - @jemhanbury⁠ Photography - @jody_darcy⁠

Ladner Bathroom Renovations

Wesgrove Homes

Mike Laing Visuals
Photo 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.

Résidence Bernier-Letarte

Patriarche

Jessy Bernier Photographe
Inspiration for a contemporary kids bathroom in Montreal with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, laminate benchtops, white floor, an open shower and yellow benchtops.

Hawthorn Unit

Bricol Home

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and yellow benchtops.

Woodridge Master Bath

LMR Designs, LLC

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.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with White Tile and 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.