Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Hamptons In Hendra

KITCHEN GALLERY

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Brisbane with a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and grey floor.

Roswell Speak Easy Basement

Haggard Home Cabinetry & Design

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Friendship Renovation

Katy Popple Design

Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white tile, subway tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

WATTIGNIES

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Photo : BCDF Studio
Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, subway tile, white walls, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, an open shower, cement tiles, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Brookline First Floor Remodel

New England Design & Construction

This Brookline remodel took a very compartmentalized floor plan with hallway, separate living room, dining room, kitchen, and 3-season porch, and transformed it into one open living space with cathedral ceilings and lots of light. photos: Abby Woodman

Princess Margaret Residence

Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.

Photography: Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors and grey floor.

Bungalow Bathroom

Visual Jill Inc.

Jill's master bath, featuring a contrast of woods, gray tiles, and white. Photo by Chibi Moku. Original artwork by amiguel art.
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile and an open shower.

Bold Blue Guest Bath

Swell Design Co.

Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bathroom - The London Home Design Awards

#TheLondonHomeDesignAwards

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, an open shower and black benchtops.

Master Bathroom Addition- Studio City, California

designstiles

Master Bathroom Addition with custom double vanity. White herringbone tile with white wall subway tile. white pebble shower floor tile. Walnut rounded vanity mirrors. Brizo Fixtures. Cabinet hardware by School House Electric. Photo Credit: Amy Bartlam

Wimbledon Cottage

SGS Design Ltd

This is an example of a contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Kent with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops 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.

Hudson Loft, NYC

SchappacherWhite Architecture D.P.C.

Jason Lindberg
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile and an undermount tub.

Additional Dwelling Unit at DC Alley

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Garage conversion into Additional Dwelling Unit / Tiny House
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, linoleum floors, a console sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Cambridge Gardens, W10

Huntsmore

Contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with open cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, subway tile, white walls, an integrated sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Black & White Boho Bathroom

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath was hired as the bathroom remodeling contractor for this Delafield master bath and closet. This black and white boho bathrooom has industrial touches and warm wood accents. The original space was like a labyrinth, with a complicated layout of walls and doors. The homeowners wanted to improve the functionality and modernize the space. The main entry of the bathroom/closet was a single door that lead to the vanity. Around the left was the closet and around the right was the rest of the bathroom. The bathroom area consisted of two separate closets, a bathtub/shower combo, a small walk-in shower and a toilet. To fix the choppy layout, we separated the two spaces with separate doors – one to the master closet and one to the bathroom. We installed pocket doors for each doorway to keep a streamlined look and save space. BLACK & WHITE BOHO BATHROOM This master bath is a light, airy space with a boho vibe. The couple opted for a large walk-in shower featuring a Dreamline Shower enclosure. Moving the shower to the corner gave us room for a black vanity, quartz counters, two sinks, and plenty of storage and counter space. The toilet is tucked in the far corner behind a half wall. BOHO DESIGN The design is contemporary and features black and white finishes. We used a white cararra marble hexagon tile for the backsplash and the shower floor. The Hinkley light fixtures are matte black and chrome. The space is warmed up with luxury vinyl plank wood flooring and a teak shelf in the shower. HOMEOWNER REVIEW “Kowalske just finished our master bathroom/closet and left us very satisfied. Within a few weeks of involving Kowalske, they helped us finish our designs and planned out the whole project. Once they started, they finished work before deadlines, were so easy to communicate with, and kept expectations clear. They didn’t leave us wondering when their skilled craftsmen (all of which were professional and great guys) were coming and going or how far away the finish line was, each week was planned. Lastly, the quality of the finished product is second to none and worth every penny. I highly recommend Kowalske.” – Mitch, Facebook Review

Master Bath vanity and shower

C&C Designs LLC

Photo of a contemporary master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, subway tile, an undermount sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Studio Paris 15e

Victoria Maurer

Cette petite salle de bain a été réalisée dans des tonalités douces de beige/rosé ponctuées par un meuble vasque en noyer, portes de douche et robinetterie noires mat

1550 N LSD High Rise Bathroom Renovation

Alanis Interiors

Design ideas for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with Subway 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.