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Terracotta Design BuildJeff Herr
Small contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white tiles, a submerged sink, marble worktops, a one-piece toilet, metro tiles, grey walls, marble flooring, flat-panel cabinets and white floors.
Small contemporary bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white tiles, a submerged sink, marble worktops, a one-piece toilet, metro tiles, grey walls, marble flooring, flat-panel cabinets and white floors.
BerlinteriorsPhil Dera
This is an example of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, white walls, mosaic tile flooring, ceramic tiles and an open shower.
This is an example of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Other with a vessel sink, open cabinets, white cabinets, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, white walls, mosaic tile flooring, ceramic tiles and an open shower.
ODS ArchitectureOriginally a nearly three-story tall 1920’s European-styled home was turned into a modern villa for work and home. A series of low concrete retaining wall planters and steps gradually takes you up to the second level entry, grounding or anchoring the house into the site, as does a new wrap around veranda and trellis. Large eave overhangs on the upper roof were designed to give the home presence and were accented with a Mid-century orange color. The new master bedroom addition white box creates a better sense of entry and opens to the wrap around veranda at the opposite side. Inside the owners live on the lower floor and work on the upper floor with the garage basement for storage, archives and a ceramics studio. New windows and open spaces were created for the graphic designer owners; displaying their mid-century modern furnishings collection.
A lot of effort went into attempting to lower the house visually by bringing the ground plane higher with the concrete retaining wall planters, steps, wrap around veranda and trellis, and the prominent roof with exaggerated overhangs. That the eaves were painted orange is a cool reflection of the owner’s Dutch heritage. Budget was a driver for the project and it was determined that the footprint of the home should have minimal extensions and that the new windows remain in the same relative locations as the old ones. Wall removal was utilized versus moving and building new walls where possible.
Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.
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Photo of a contemporary half tiled bathroom in Edinburgh with a walk-in shower, beige tiles, beige walls and an open shower.
Sam Crawford Architects(c) Brett Boardman
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, a trough sink, black floors and an open shower.
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in Sydney with a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, a trough sink, black floors and an open shower.
Lanefab Design/BuildTwo Column Marketing
Design ideas for a contemporary shower room bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white tiles, an integrated sink, engineered stone worktops, ceramic tiles, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Design ideas for a contemporary shower room bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white tiles, an integrated sink, engineered stone worktops, ceramic tiles, white walls and ceramic flooring.
Thomas Jacobson Construction, IncNew 4 bedroom home construction artfully designed by E. Cobb Architects for a lively young family maximizes a corner street-to-street lot, providing a seamless indoor/outdoor living experience. A custom steel and glass central stairwell unifies the space and leads to a roof top deck leveraging a view of Lake Washington.
©2012 Steve Keating Photography
Bath SortsInspiration for a medium sized contemporary ensuite bathroom in London with a shower/bath combination, a wall mounted toilet, beige tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring and an alcove bath.
Kaplan Architects, AIAThis master bath in a condo high rise was completely remodeled and transformed. Careful attention was given to tile selection and placement. The medicine cabinet display was custom design for optimum function and integration to the overall space. Various lighting systems are utilized to provide proper lighting and drama.
Mitchell Shenker, Photography
CHRISICOS INTERIORSChrisicos Interiors John Horner Photography
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Bringing the outdoors into your guest bathroom
Published in the Boston Globe Magazine
Villages In ParisInspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, multi-coloured tiles, a vessel sink, tiled worktops, beige floors and black worktops.
UserThis contemporary bathroom is sleek with a floating vanity and floor tiles from Porcelanosa that move up the wall. The metallic strips break up all the tile and give it a touch of shine. Photos by Versatile Imaging
Cotterell & Cophoto credit: Douglas Gibb
Photo of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Glasgow with a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, an integrated sink, grey walls and an open shower.
Photo of a small contemporary shower room bathroom in Glasgow with a two-piece toilet, medium hardwood flooring, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, an integrated sink, grey walls and an open shower.
CI&A PhotographyCI&A Photography
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary bathroom in Singapore.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary bathroom in Singapore.
Kreis Grennan ArchitectureDesign ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a walk-in shower, a wall mounted toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, an open shower, ceramic flooring and black floors.
Dee David & Co, LLCInspiration for a contemporary bathroom in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower and green tiles.
Allen ConstructionArchitect: Wade Davis Design
Photo Credit: Jim Bartsch Photography
Creative solutions were used to brighten interior spaces in this second floor condo unit. To bring natural light and a sense of openness to the master bathroom, a translucent glass wall panel was installed in the wall dividing the master bathroom from the master bedroom. In addition, numerous pendant lights and mirrors - to reflect those lights - were added to further brighten the space.
UserInspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Austin with a freestanding bath, a vessel sink, beige tiles and stone tiles.
Contemporary Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your contemporary bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your contemporary bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find contemporary bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right contemporary bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting contemporary bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What contemporary bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your contemporary bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your contemporary bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your contemporary bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small contemporary bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to contemporary small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.
jones | hayduThis one level flat was completely gutted by a fire. We completely changed the layout of rooms. This photo shows the master bathroom and shower. The clerestory windows are high to block views to and from the neighbors but allow a stream of light in all day.
This project has been featured in Dwell and the San Francisco Chronicle.
Photo by Bruce Damonte
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