Astrid Templier
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Kerr

MJ Design & Build

White oak is our favorite pop of color in this small but stylish bathroom.
Inspiration for a small contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Manly House 02

mm+j architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Main Line Philadelphia, House in Penn Valley

Studio 511

Art Deco Style Bathroom for Him, brown and white marble tile, vanity with contemporary stepping details. Interior Design by Carl Steele and Jonathan Bassman.

Brookside Bathroom Update

The Hammer & Heart

We created a amazing spa like experience for our clients by working with them to choose products, build out everything, and gave them a space thy truly love to bathe in

Contemporary Bathroom

Buford Renovations LLC

Beautiful contemporary black and white guest bathroom with a fabulous ceramic floor. The black accent features on the custom walnut floating vanity cabinet transform this bathroom from ordinary to extraordinary.

Robinson Residence- Bathroom Addition

So Cal Builders & Design

Adding new maser bedroom with master bathroom to existing house. New walking shower with frameless glass door and rain shower head.
Large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, blue walls, furniture-like cabinets, a niche, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Bathroom Renovation - Leyton London

SDRlimited

A contemporary family bathroom renovation, that was enlarged to included a separate shower area. It now has a nice roomy feel to it allowing for a separate area just for the shower.

Additional Dwelling Unit at Brookland

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Garage conversion into an Additional Dwelling Unit for rent in Brookland, Washington DC.
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Grosvenor Residence

FAMDESIGN

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Montreal with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bayview Woods

Dvira Interiors

Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Toronto with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Project 14

Richart Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, cement tiles, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Master Bathroom

Aaron Hinkle

Sliding mirrored closet door, polished concrete floor, custom art deco vanity, large Jacuzzi tub.
Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Other with a one-piece toilet, grey walls, concrete floors, furniture-like cabinets, a hot tub, a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain tile and a vessel sink.

Dauphin Street

Gnome Architects LLC

Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding 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.

LES Contemporary

Anjie Cho Architect PLLC

Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Beatty Street Loft

Falken Reynolds Interiors

Photo: Ema Peter This 1,110 square foot loft in Vancouver’s Crosstown neighbourhood was completely renovated for a young professional couple splitting their time between Vancouver and New York.

Bold Monochrome Modern Bathroom

Amberth

The aim for this bathroom was to create a space that looks and feels bigger and brighter. This was achieved with a simple black and white colour palette and bold fixtures and fittings, giving the space a unique appeal. Encaustic floor tiles from Fired Earth uses french inspired patterns giving a feminine touch which also helps to zone the two areas whilst a crittall style shower screen defines the shower enclosure. Stainless steel accents enhance the look adding another dimension to the space.

Two Pavilions House

Tom Robertson Architects

Lillie Thompson
Photo of a large contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Racine

Studio MMA Architecture + Design

Salle de bain des maîtres / Master bathroom
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Montreal with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, white floor, an open shower, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Furniture-like Cabinets and White Tile

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.