Photo credit: Louis Habeck #FOASmallSpaces
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, open cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a two-piece toilet, white tile, glass tile, white walls and cork floors.

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Kutenkovs project

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cork floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Ségolène GOGO - SG ARCHITECTURE
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Le Havre with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, white walls, cork floors, a console sink, tile benchtops, brown floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

The Berkeley - Ensuite

Hearth Homes

Relax in your own private spa. The master ensuite features a large soaker tub with crisp white subway tile, cork flooring, and an oversized shower complete with a frameless shower door.

Bradac Remodelling

Akar ARchiTecture

Sanjay Jani
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Cedar Rapids with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a corner tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls and cork floors.

Shopping déco pour une suite parentale : salle d'eau

Cube Blanc Intérieur

Planche shopping pour l'aménagement d'une suite parentale, ici la salle d'eau
Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Lille with black cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, black walls, cork floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Terrace house extension

Ande Bunbury Architects

A simple bathroom with black floor and white tiled walls. Photo credit: Drew Echberg
This is an example of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cork floors, laminate benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

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Kutenkovs project

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cork floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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Kutenkovs project

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cork floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Novosibirsk with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cork floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Sanjay Jani
Contemporary bathroom in Cedar Rapids with a corner tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls and cork floors.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with White Tile and Cork Floors

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.