Small contemporary master bathroom in Melbourne with beaded inset cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Ensuite | Modern Luxe

Designtank

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Brisbane with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a double shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and white benchtops.

Main bathroom vanity

schemes & spaces

An injection of colour brings this bathroom to life. Muted green used on the vanity compliments the black and white elements, all set on a neutral wall and floor backdrop.

Palm Beach

Blackburne Designs

Coastal master open style ensuite
This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Gold Coast - Tweed with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

modern indoor-outoor shower

Angela Wells Interior Design

Trent Teigen
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

Robinswood Crescent

Hygge and Cwtch Design Studio

Large contemporary kids bathroom in Cardiff with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, concrete benchtops, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

The Bedford House

Lori Dennis, Inc.

Large and modern master bathroom primary bathroom. Grey and white marble paired with warm wood flooring and door. Expansive curbless shower and freestanding tub sit on raised platform with LED light strip. Modern glass pendants and small black side table add depth to the white grey and wood bathroom. Large skylights act as modern coffered ceiling flooding the room with natural light.

Custom Closet and Primary Bath Renovation

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Guest bath
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, yellow walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops and multi-coloured benchtops.

Contemporary grey and white bathroom

Prime & Precision

This contemporary bathroom combines modern style & technology with a bold charge of color to create a perfect urban chic expression. The shower design features impressive large format, marble look tile with a glass mosaic accent which creates an eye catching focal point. The handcrafted custom vanity has an abundance of storage with adjustable shelving and pull outs with a hair appliance drawer. Finished with Forza quartz countertops & brushed nickel fixtures, the vanity emanates the shower design reflecting the modern style throughout the room

Modern Bamboo Bathroom

La Costa Cabinets & Design

A cramped and partitioned primary bathroom gets a facelift with an open concept based on neutral tones and natural textures. A warm bamboo floating vanity anchors the room, with large format porcelain tile covering the entire floor. A walk in shower glass panel mirrors a etched glass privacy panel for the commode. The tub is flanked my partial walls that act as a tub filler mount and bench. Niches in each space add function and style, blending seamlessly in with the tile. A large trough sink sits below an inset custom framed mirror.

Master Bathroom

Rosa Home Improvement, LLC

Complete remodel of Master Bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Gamma Beta

Josh Wynne Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

LARGE TWO-TONE KITCHEN

StoneUnlimited Kitchen and Bath Remodeling

The guest bath has beautiful vanity cabinets in Celest finish, Monochrome Lotus Deco tile and very reflective Midnight Dots in the shower floor and niche. The combination of all three give a striking white, blue and black design that will inspire and show that you can use pattern and texture in small spaces. A twenty four inch wall mounted shower seat can be lifted and secured when in use and tucked away to allow access out of the shower.

Bathrooms

1st Choice Cabinetry Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Boise with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Shelter Cove Shower Niche and Bench

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Textured tile and hyper-modern sophisticated brushed nickel fixtures.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile and a hinged shower door.

Clyde Street - Los Angeles

South Bay Green

Bathroom designed and tile supplied by South Bay Green. This project was done on a budget and we managed to find beautiful tile to fit each bathroom and still come in on budget.

Project Merri

Bryanoji Design Studio

Soak tub wth white theme. Cedar wood work provied a wonderful scent and spirit of Zen. Towel warmer is part of the radiant heat system.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Boston with a freestanding tub, white tile, wood walls, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern Classic Home

BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Leichhardt Extension & Addition

Renotech Building Pty Ltd

Mid-sized contemporary master wet room bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, white floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Casa Piazza Vittorio • Progetto di 02A

Giulia Natalia Comito

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Rome with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, beige floor, blue benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with White Tile and Porcelain 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.