This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Rainforest Retreat

Whisker Architecture

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Mclean Street Renovation

East Coast Village Homes

Contemporary bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, a vessel sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Hancock Park Modern Organic Renovation

SHAPESIDE

Master Bathroom with a gray monochromatic look with accents of porcelain tile and floating wood vanity and brass hardware. Also featuring modern lighting, jack and jill sinks, textured wall finish, and freestanding tub.

Randwick Project

Braeside Building & Joinery

Beach themed bathroom with stunning Herringbone blue glass tile feature wall.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with blue tile, white tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets and an alcove shower.

Industrial Chic

Hatch Interiors

Photo of a contemporary kids bathroom in Perth with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower and white walls.

Bathrooms

JMS Interiors

Leaving clear and clean spaces makes a world of difference - even in a limited area. Using the right color(s) can change an ordinary bathroom into a spa like experience.

The Forest Way Remodel: Minimal Primary Bathroom

Mavella Home

A stunning minimal primary bathroom features marble herringbone shower tiles, hexagon mosaic floor tiles, and niche. We removed the bathtub to make the shower area larger. Also features a modern floating toilet, floating quartz shower bench, and custom white oak shaker vanity with a stacked quartz countertop. It feels perfectly curated with a mix of matte black and brass metals. The simplicity of the bathroom is balanced out with the patterned marble floors.

Powell Master ensuite

Michelle Graham Design

Photo Credits to Marc Fowler of Metropolis Studio
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Ottawa with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, purple walls, an integrated sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

MASTER BATHROOM

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

This award winning small master bathroom has porcelain tiles with a warm Carrara look that creates a light, airy look. Stainless steel tiles create a horizontal rhythm and match the brushed nickle hardware. River rock on the shower floor massage feet while providing a nonskid surface. The custom vanity offers maximum storage space; the recessed medicine cabinet has an interior light that automatically turns on as well as an outlet shelf for charging shavers and toothbrushes. Photography Lauren Hagerstrom

Sanchez Street

Amber-Tru Construction

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Private Wake Forest Residence with Steam Shower and Sauna Spa Bath

Bardi Designs

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Adult Retreat - New third Storey Addition with Master Bedroom and Ensuite

Studio Z Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, an alcove shower and a sliding shower screen.

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.

Form Marries Function

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet and porcelain tile.

Evanston: Gross Pointe

Lugbill Designs

Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white tile, white walls, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

The Forest Way Remodel: Minimal Primary Bathroom

Mavella Home

Las Brisas May 2021

Twist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio Marketing

Contemporary master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, brown tile, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, matchstick tile, white walls, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, an open shower, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Révovation d'une maison bel étage

ESPACE AU CARRE

Small contemporary bathroom in Lille with an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops and a single vanity.

Oakville Master Bathroom

Spruce Hill Custom Renovations

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with an Alcove Shower 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.