Our design studio fully renovated this beautiful 1980s home. We divided the large living room into dining and living areas with a shared, updated fireplace. The original formal dining room became a bright and fun family room. The kitchen got sophisticated new cabinets, colors, and an amazing quartz backsplash. In the bathroom, we added wooden cabinets and replaced the bulky tub-shower combo with a gorgeous freestanding tub and sleek black-tiled shower area. We also upgraded the den with comfortable minimalist furniture and a study table for the kids. ---Project designed by Montecito interior designer Margarita Bravo. She serves Montecito as well as surrounding areas such as Hope Ranch, Summerland, Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, Mission Canyon, Carpinteria, Goleta, Ojai, Los Olivos, and Solvang. For more about MARGARITA BRAVO, see here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.margaritabravo.com/portfolio/greenwood-village-home-renovation

Contemporary House

Anna Tharrington

Master Bathroom Sanctuary in Arlington Virginia

Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes

The Arlington home needed an upgraded master bathroom with a more open and spacious feel. The outdated shower, tub and double vanities were removed and replaced with updated corner glass door shower, freestanding tub, and double vanity with extra cabinet space. The bathroom area was enlarged by using prior dressing room area to add extra space. New showerheads and matching accessories, mirror and vanity lights, and LED recessed lights complete the look for this new master bathroom. A new linen closet was also added to complete this project.

bespoke, gunmetal, marble, minimalist, modern, neutral

Inviting Edgebrook Home

Wendy Nobriga, ASID

Light and airy primary bathroom.

Austin, Texas | Hidden Oaks at Berry Creek – Signature Cardinal Bathroom

Brightland Homes

The Bold but Cosy Bachelor Pad

Kathy Kunz Interiors

When re-working a space, it pays to consider your priorities early on. We discussed the pros and cons of tearing out the bathroom and starting fresh vs. giving it a facelift. In the end, we decided that the buget was better spent on new solid oak herringbone flooring and new doors throughout. To give the space a more modern look, we opted to re-do the sink area with custom corian shelving and replaced all faucets for matte black ones. A lick of fresh, water-resistant paint, new lighting and some decorative elements (like the waffle towels seen left) gave the space a new lease of life.

Sommerhus

Wanda Ely Architect Inc.

In the kids’ bathroom, recessed shelving provides extra storage and is inlaid with a geometric white marble mosaic for a subtle hint of visual texture.

Уютная светлая квартира

GUILLEM CARRERA arquitecte

2021 ASID CA Peninsula Design Excellence Silver Award - Bathroom

JAS Interior Designs

Athena In The Modern Wall

Sleek family bath

CBH Architects

The main bath has a sleek, clean feel with mostly white tile and fixtures and contrasting green shower tile.

Primary Suite Bathroom

Polykrome Design

The primary suite bathroom is all about texture. Handmade glazed terra-cotta tile, enameled tub, marble vanity, teak details and oak sills. Black hardware adds contrast. The use of classic elements in a modern way feels fresh and comfortable.

Milano - noto 10 - Sala da Bagno

chromastudio

Il bagno padronale è stato pensato come una vera e propria stanza da bagno, un luogo dove rilassarsi davvero, dove godersi qualche minuto in tranquillità lontani dalle interferenze del mondo esterno. L’intervento è consistito nella ridistribuzione completa dello spazio, rispettando comunque l’architettura originale degli anni ’60, consentendo di valorizzare il progetto autentico senza rinunciare alla modernità. La scelta cromatica ha un ruolo decisivo nella definizione dell’atmosfera: il verde infatti distende e rasserena, favorisce la riflessione e la calma rallentando la frequenza dei battiti cardiaci ed agevolando la respirazione. La carta da parati di London Art, su design di Davide Marotta, porta con sé un’essenza esotica, donando equilibrio all’ambiente. Il layout della sala da bagno è stato aiutato da elementi che ne esaltano l'eleganze dell'insieme, la rubinetteria di @ritmonio con la finitura satinata si uniscono ai sanitari di @ceramichecielo e il lavabo in HPL di @arbi. Donano movimento alla simmetria creata con gli elementi su misura in rovere, le piastrelle di @41zero42. La palette cromatica è stata studiata per garantire il senso di eleganza e sobrietà desiderati dalla committenza conservando comunque inalterata l’identità di Chroma Studio.

Waterford Place

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

FESTIVAL FLAT

FLATFORFOX

Electra Street Couple's Bathroom

Grayform Architecture

View of couple's shower

modern home in burlingame

building Lab, inc.

Warm terracotta floor tiles and white wall tiles by CLE. New high window at shower for privacy. Brass fixtures (Kohler Moderne Brass) and custom cabinets.

Contemporary Bathroom Design Ideas with White Benchtops

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.