Photos by Dan Farmer
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, a drop-in tub, white tile, stone tile, grey walls and limestone floors.

Ferndale Cottage

Kitty Lee Architecture

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.

Rays of Light

Aspen Leaf Interiors

For this ski-in, ski-out mountainside property, the intent was to create an architectural masterpiece that was simple, sophisticated, timeless and unique all at the same time. The clients wanted to express their love for Japanese-American craftsmanship, so we incorporated some hints of that motif into the designs. The highlight of the master bathroom is the mosaic wall tile, a polished onyx and marble design of peaceful floating lily pads, symbolic of nature’s restorative properties. Unique copper fixtures warm up the space while chromatically integrating with the home’s walnut woods, with the walnut cabinetry and open shelving, and nicely complement the dual-finish mocha tub and the black quartzite shower slab. The slab is book matched, creating a stunning effect. Flooring and sinks in matching limestone, curved vanity mirrors and onyx with bronze sconces complete the contemporary design. Functional additions include towel warmers, fog-free shaving shower mirror, steam shower and heated floors.

Hall Bath

Norwell Design Build

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a corner tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, limestone floors and a drop-in sink.

Luxury Home

Code Construction

Large contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with a corner tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, white tile, beige walls, mosaic tile, limestone floors, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

DEERFOOT TRAIL-CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM AUSTIN TEXAS

Allison Jaffe Interior Design LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Bradhurst Full Home Remodel

Pluff Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, black and white tile, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, limestone floors and a hinged shower door.

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.

Alphington Riverside

Camilla Molders Design

Residential Interior Design & Decoration project by Camilla Molders Design. Architecture by Phooey Architects
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, limestone, white walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and multi-coloured benchtops.

Expressing Views

Urbane Projects Pty Ltd

The open shower is integrated within the design of this master ensuite with the use of beveled tiles. The freestanding bath is perfectly positioned to maximize the views to the river. Styling by Urbane Projects Photography by Joel Barbitta, D-Max Photography

Bathroom - Woolwich

Salt Interiors

For this Woolwich master bathroom, Salt interiors created a floating vanity in Louro Preto timber veneer with mitered corners to shows the perfect book match joins. The mirrored shave cabinets were created to provide enough storage to keep his and hers separate.

Buckhead Client's Ski Retreat - Bathrooms

New Mood Design LLC

Level Two: One of two powder rooms in the home, this connects to both the ski room and the family room. Photograph © Darren Edwards, San Diego
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with a corner shower, flat-panel cabinets, white tile, beige cabinets, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, brown walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Glenwick Lane

Yates Desygn

Contractor - Alair Homes Dallas Photographer - Michael Wiltbank
Photo of a small contemporary master wet room bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, limestone, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

AYANA HOUSE by The Designory

DIY Blinds

Beautiful Custom Made PolyLux Shutters made in Melbourne by DIYblinds feature in this bathroom space created by The Designory. The shutters are completely waterproof and help to control privacy and natural light.

Luxurious New Canaan Master Bath

Karen Berkemeyer Home

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and white floor.

Mountain Spa Master Bath for Her

Anne Grice Interiors

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, an integrated sink, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, an alcove tub, limestone floors, beige floor and a sliding shower screen.

Near North Side: Lake Shore Drive

Lugbill Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, black floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a freestanding vanity, white tile, ceramic tile, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a single vanity.

Inside Outside House

Mark Dziewulski Architect

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, brown walls and limestone floors.

TOTALRENOVERING AV VILLA I VÄSTRA GÖTEBORG

A3 Byggprojekt AB

Anders Bergstedt
Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Gothenburg with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tile, white walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, white tile, grey floor and an open shower.

My Houzz: Creating the Home of a Lifetime in Pittsburgh

Adrienne DeRosa

Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2015 Houzz In the master bathroom, the steam shower's enclosure mirrors the framework of the windows and doors used elsewhere in the home. Large white tile work organized in a subway pattern round out the period style, but with a decidedly modern edge. Making the shower large and curbless was a consideration with the future in mind. "We may need to be able to wheel in and out of there one day!" Stacy jokes. To the right of the shower, the wall opens up to reveal a concealed linen closet.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with White Tile and Limestone 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.