Behind the rolling hills of Arthurs Seat sits “The Farm”, a coastal getaway and future permanent residence for our clients. The modest three bedroom brick home will be renovated and a substantial extension added. The footprint of the extension re-aligns to face the beautiful landscape of the western valley and dam. The new living and dining rooms open onto an entertaining terrace. The distinct roof form of valleys and ridges relate in level to the existing roof for continuation of scale. The new roof cantilevers beyond the extension walls creating emphasis and direction towards the natural views.

Custom design and build

Horizon Homes

First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Prospect Heights Townhouse

Etelamaki Architecture

Photos: MIkiko Kikuyama Pendants: Solitaire by Niche Modern Medicine Cabinet: Kohler Wall Tile: Graphite Cleft Slate by Stone Source Floor Tile: Spa White Velvet by Stone Source Floor Mats: Teak Floor Mat by CB2 Basin: Larissa by Toto Faucet: Zuchetti Vanity: Custom Teak veneer ~5'0" x 22" Tub: Nexus by Toto

Bali Inspired Master Bath

BLAINE architects

Jean Bai/Konstrukt Photo
Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops and brown benchtops.

Kitchen and Master Bath Addition / Renovation

OPaL Design Build

This is an example of a contemporary master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, black tile, brown walls, a vessel sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Wrigleyville

MILIEU

Photography by: Brett Bulthuis
This is an example of a small contemporary master bathroom in Chicago with a wall-mount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Modern Masculine Orinda

Kimberley Harrison Interiors

This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, black walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Apartment privat park foto

Design Rocks

Гостевой санузел объединенный с прачечной
Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black tile, an integrated sink, brown floor, black benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Жк Лахта Плаза

Zina Malysheva

Design ideas for a contemporary master wet room bathroom in Saint Petersburg with a freestanding tub and black tile.

Hidden Canyon Retreat

ArchitecTor, PC

Design ideas for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, marble, black walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Spa-Inspired Modern Master Bath

Drury Design

The homeowners were seeking a major renovation from their original master bath. The young family had completed several remodeling projects on the first floor of their 1980’s era home and the time had finally come where they wanted to focus on the second floor, particularly their master bath which was cramped and overpowered by a Jacuzzi-style tub. After multiple design meetings spent choosing the right hardware and materials, everything was set, and the transformation began! Drury designer, Diana Burton, began by borrowing some space from the bedroom this way they were able to reconfigure the whole layout, which made a big difference to the homeowner. The floating vanity cabinets paired with quartz counters, wall-mounted fixtures, and mirrors featuring built-in lighting enhance the room’s sleek, clean look.

Clovelly

Giuselle Bathrooms

Our clients wanted to make a statement and add an element of lux to their bathroom. Our designer created a sense of luxury and drama by mixing dark moody surface textures. Black feature tiles have different textured surfaces and create an eye catching finish as soon as you enter the bathroom. Black tiles are complemented by the walnut finish on the sleek vanity with an edgy Luxecrete benchtop in charcoal. The basin is moulded into the benchtop giving the vanity its clean minimalist look. The vanity, the shaving cabinet and the cupboard provide plenty of storage for the busy family of four. Matt black wall-mounted taps suit the dark colour scheme and give the bathroom its polished look. The black wall hung toilet is both practical and aesthetically pleasing, and it’s a sophisticated choice for a contemporary concealed toilet solution. The built-in shower bench enhances the look and functionality of the walk-in shower and provides its user with many practical solutions - from storing the toiletries to creating a perch to sit on.

СЕВЕРНАЯ ВЕСНА в СПБ

Анастасия Вивенцова

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Saint Petersburg with a corner shower, white walls, grey floor, a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, black tile, mosaic tile and a console sink.

DOCTOR ACHUCARRO

ATEHOME

PIEDRA, PAPEL Y ....MADERA
Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Bilbao with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, pebble tile, grey walls, light hardwood floors, an integrated sink, beige floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Malibu Cuthbert Road

Janette Mallory Interior Design Inc.

Amy Bartlam
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Los Angeles with black tile, subway tile, a wall-mount sink and grey floor.

Selected Works

MAYKA

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 wet room bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, black tile and mosaic tile floors.

City Residence

Patrick Meneguzzi Interiors

Photography by Matthew Moore
Inspiration for a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, beige tile, black tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Modern Bath Retreat

AV Architects + Builders

AV Architects + Builders Location: Great Falls, VA, United States Our clients were looking to renovate their existing master bedroom into a more luxurious, modern space with an open floor plan and expansive modern bath design. The existing floor plan felt too cramped and didn’t offer much closet space or spa like features. Without having to make changes to the exterior structure, we designed a space customized around their lifestyle and allowed them to feel more relaxed at home. Our modern design features an open-concept master bedroom suite that connects to the master bath for a total of 600 square feet. We included floating modern style vanity cabinets with white Zen quartz, large black format wall tile, and floating hanging mirrors. Located right next to the vanity area is a large, modern style pull-out linen cabinet that provides ample storage, as well as a wooden floating bench that provides storage below the large window. The centerpiece of our modern design is the combined free-standing tub and walk-in, curb less shower area, surrounded by views of the natural landscape. To highlight the modern design interior, we added light white porcelain large format floor tile to complement the floor-to-ceiling dark grey porcelain wall tile to give off a modern appeal. Last not but not least, a frosted glass partition separates the bath area from the toilet, allowing for a semi-private toilet area. Jim Tetro Architectural Photography

London Loft Bedroom and En Suite

Camilla Kelly

With this project we made good use of that tricky space next to the eaves by sectioning it off with a partition wall and creating an en suite wet room on one side and dressing room on the other. I chose these gorgeous green slate tiles which tied in nicely with the twin hammered copper basins and brass taps.

Dublin 9 Apartment

Realm Concepts

Enda Cavanagh
Contemporary bathroom in Dublin with an alcove shower, black tile, a vessel sink and an open shower.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Black 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.