Sally Painter
This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Portland with open cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, stainless steel benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

West Village Bath

Village West Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, porcelain tile, slate floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey walls and a vessel sink.

BaySide Rd

BLU Interiors: Chelsea Dunbar

Ryan Gamma
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bel Air Re-model

Holly Development Inc.

Noel Kleinman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

FEATURED ALBANY HOME

PROYECTO

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, gray tile, white tile, glass tile, grey walls and a hinged shower door.

Broadway Brooklyn Renovation

KBR Design & Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor and a shower curtain.

Rénovation d'une maison à Colombes

Atelier Devergne

Réalisation d'un grande douche à l'italienne à niveau en carrelage métro avec un bande de carrelage imitation carreaux de ciment le long de la colonne de douche Photo Maryline Krynicki

Neutral Modern Bath & Closet Remodel

Allied Kitchen, Bath, Home and Outdoor Living

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Bright & Spacious Ensuite

Ripples Bathrooms

Paul Craig
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Other with a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile and grey walls.

Artist Retreat

Catherine French Design, LLC.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with white cabinets, an open shower, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor and an open shower.

Linden Hills Basement

Homestead Remodeling & Construction

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, slate floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Beverly Hills Private Residence

Knowles Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, gray tile, multi-coloured tile, white tile, a vessel sink and a hinged shower door.

Projet République Architectes : Margaux Meza et Carla Lopez

Transition Interior Design

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This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, white tile, gray tile and cement tiles.

Mayfair Lateral Apartment

Folde Design Ltd.

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, gray tile, white tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors and an undermount sink.

Apex Remodel

Asbury Remodeling & Construction, LLC

Copyright 2015, Photos by Kyle Ketchel, Visual Properties, LLC
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Raleigh with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, an open shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a two-piece toilet and an integrated sink.

Drummer Boy Residence

GreenEdge Builders

This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, green walls and mosaic tile floors.

En-suite bathroom

Mia Karlsson Interior Design Ltd

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with a console sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile and white walls.

Rio Vista

William Peacock Design LLC

Simon OHare
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Miami with a claw-foot tub, white tile and grey walls.

Valley View Rancher

Taylor Design

This striking Master bath features charcoal stained cabinets with a bright white Caesarstone counter. The vessel sink is paired with the Moen 90 Degree faucet in chrome. Industrial pendant lights with Edison bulbs are a fun addition!

Looks Like Marble

Sheri's Design and Consulting

The large bathtub and glass shower are beautifully surrounded by the look of white marble in a porcelain tile. Bright and Gleaming! Downers Grove, Illinois

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with 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.