Large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, white tile, marble, brown walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Ft. Lauderdale Residence

ESO Decorative Plumbing

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, a vessel sink, beige floor, marble, brown walls and marble floors.

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.

Fashion Showhouse

James Rixner, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors and marble benchtops.

SeaThru

Josh Wynne Construction

SeaThru is a new, waterfront, modern home. SeaThru was inspired by the mid-century modern homes from our area, known as the Sarasota School of Architecture. This homes designed to offer more than the standard, ubiquitous rear-yard waterfront outdoor space. A central courtyard offer the residents a respite from the heat that accompanies west sun, and creates a gorgeous intermediate view fro guest staying in the semi-attached guest suite, who can actually SEE THROUGH the main living space and enjoy the bay views. Noble materials such as stone cladding, oak floors, composite wood louver screens and generous amounts of glass lend to a relaxed, warm-contemporary feeling not typically common to these types of homes. Photos by Ryan Gamma Photography

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry- Signature Golf Point

Brooks Brothers Cabinetry

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, brown walls, a vessel sink, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

2017 ARDA Best In Show

AIBD - American Institute of Building Design

This home was designed with a clean, modern aesthetic that imposes a commanding view of its expansive riverside lot. The wide-span, open wing design provides a feeling of open movement and flow throughout the home. Interior design elements are tightly edited to their most elemental form. Simple yet daring lines simultaneously convey a sense of energy and tranquility. Super-matte, zero sheen finishes are punctuated by brightly polished stainless steel and are further contrasted by thoughtful use of natural textures and materials. The judges said “this home would be like living in a sculpture. It’s sleek and luxurious at the same time.” The award for Best In Show goes to RG Designs Inc. and K2 Design Group Designers: Richard Guzman with Jenny Provost From: Bonita Springs, Florida

White Horse Road

Designs By Danica

Michael Brock, Brock Imaging
Photo of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and beige benchtops.

Boynton Beach Bathroom Remodel

WoodHaus Design

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Dramatic Lighted Sink

Expert Tile, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, black tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, marble, onyx benchtops and beige floor.

Antolini Precioustone Blue Agate Sink

Opustone

Colonial White marble floor Antolini Precioustone Blue Agate sink base
Inspiration for a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Miami with a vessel sink, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, brown walls, marble floors, onyx benchtops, grey floor and blue benchtops.

Seamless Integration

Rich Mathers Construction, Inc.

Jonathan Pearlman Elevation Architects
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Upscale Transitional

Arjay Builders Inc.

This is an example of a large contemporary master bathroom in Omaha with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, marble, brown walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Dulux Colour Trends 2018 - Kinship

Dulux New Zealand

Styling by Bree Leech & Photography by Lisa Cohen.
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Wellington with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, brown walls, a vessel sink, white floor and white benchtops.

Gold Coast Mid Century Modern

Marc-Michaels Interior Design

Edward C. Butera
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a freestanding tub and brown walls.

STRATFORD CREEK RESIDENCE

Matt Garcia Design

Photo by Casey Dunn
This is an example of a contemporary bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, brown walls and white benchtops.

Modern Northwoods Residence Guest Bathroom

Amy Carman Design

An expansive, fully-appointed modern bath for each guest suite means friends and family feel like they've arrived at their very own boutique hotel.
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, brown walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

Shower Bar-Hand Shower Combo

Innovative Product Sales International

Adjustable Sliding Shower Bar with 5x handshower, 5' flexible hose and mounts without drilling in minutes using a patented German system. The mounting system installs in minutes, no drilling and can be removed if need without damage. See the video on how it works. Simple, Safe, Secure

Carmel

Masterwork Builders

Design ideas for a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, brown walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Modern Master Suite Bathing area

Rob Sanders Architects LLC

Pam Rouleau Photography
Large contemporary master bathroom in New York with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, glass tile, brown walls and bamboo floors.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with White Tile and Brown Walls

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.