63 Contemporary Bathroom Ideas For A Soothing Experience

By Simona Ganea | Published on Oct 11, 2013

The contemporary style is more difficult to describe than others simply because it’s a style that contains everything that’s unusual, unconventional and new. Of course, there are a few elements that let you distinguish it such as the minimalism, the clean lines, geometric shapes and the use of vibrant colors. But there are so many other things that you can’t put your finger on until you actually see them.

White bathrooms.

Factory Jaffa Bathroom Minimalist — The contrast between the shape and color of the glass door and mirror frames is strong yet subtle

308 Mulberry bathroom — A classical black and white combo was chosen for this bathroom

A Penthouse Duplex on Gramercy bathroom — Because this bathroom is quite small, the bright color palette suits it well

A Penthouse Duplex on Gramercy Park Bathroom — The green plants add a very nice freshness to the room

Linhares Dias House Contemporary bathroom — To avoid making the room feel cold and impersonal, wooden furniture was used for contrast

Poetic Apartment Bathroom — A suitable combination of white walls, white furniture and fixtures, glass doors and large mirrors

Queens white bathroom — The color and texture of the tiled floor is a welcomed detail in an all-white spaces

Shantih white bathroom modern — The transparent glass shower gives the room a more open feel

Beam Block House bathroom floor — A bathroom with a bright color palette but which doesn’t lack contrasts

The House With View of the Future bathroom — Although long and very narrow, this bathroom doesn’t seem that cramped

Bemmel Residence bathroom lights on ceiling — The monotony of a white bathroom is broken by the black details

Wadia Residence bathroom — An all-white bathroom with a very bright and crisp interior

The Double J bathroom — The large window in combination with the mirrors gives the bathroom a very open feel

Villa Nilsson bathroom — The warm lighting and the wooden furniture give the room a serene look

Westboro bathroom white — White bathrooms often feature glass showers for cohesiveness throughout

A Holiday Home in Mallorca bathroom — White is actually one of two main colors in this case and they are clearly delimitated

Foxground Farmhouse bathroom — A very simple and airy bathroom with direct accents to the beautiful outdoors

Bemmel Residence bathroom lights on ceiling1 — White as a main color is also complemented by strong black and brown accents

Wind Vault House bathroom — The transparent shower lets you see the room as an undivided whole

White is a color often used in bathrooms because it gives the room a very clean look. It’s also a color perfect for small bathrooms because it makes them seem brighter and bigger. Most often, white contemporary bathrooms also have a contrasting feature.

Bold accent colors.

Coopers Beach House Bold bathtub — The orange tub bursts with color which allows its more classical design to integrate well here

BT House pink stool — The pink accent piece shifts the attention from the black and white combination

Foxground Farmhouse orange bathroom — Orange is also the accent color in this case and it covers an entire wall

Modern Pop Art Interior bathroom — A vibrant but harmonious combination of colors complemented by white details

Cozy Apartment blue bathroom — Blue is a cold but beautiful color and it makes the contrast with the browns quite strong

QT Gold Coast yellow bathroom — Yellow is a cheerful color and it really brightens up this space

Dubrovka Apartment bathroom — A slow and subtle transition from dark ochre to olive and then green

Beautiful wall bathroom — An accent wall featuring an abstract and interesting choice of colors

Sky Penthouse bathroom — The color is given here by the lighting and the black background is quite mysterious itself

Bathroom carpet bold — Color can easily be introduced through accessories like a mat or rug

It’s common for modern and contemporary spaces in general to have a strong and vibrant accent color palette. In the case of the bathroom, color usually comes in the form of accessory and sometimes fixtures and furniture can also be infused with color.

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Wooden bathrooms.

Departamento Polanco bathroom — All the wood in here makes the room feel very warm and inviting

Apartment Anatole France industrial style — The almost perfectly parallel lines in the wood grain match the simplistic design of the furniture

Sunny Side House bathroom — The wood makes this small bathroom feel very cozy and the mirrors add depth

Amanoi decor — The shape of the roof was basically asking here for a warm décor and color palette

Wind Vault House bathroom1 — The wooden furniture is the focal point but the texture and color of the room lets in blend in

Casa Condominio II bathroom — By bringing wooden furniture into the bathroom you make the space seem more familiar

Casa MoRobathroom1 — The wall color is a strange but warm shade that combined nicely with the wood

Casa MoRo bathroom — An earthy décor and atmosphere were chosen for this minimalist bathroom

Round bathtub — The warm texture and color of the walls are continued in the form of wooden flooring

Z House bathroom — Although tiny, this bathroom tricks the eye with the mirrored wall

Modern bathroom sink — The wooden floor is the element that maintains cohesiveness throughout the home

Bath Crashers Remodel bathroom — To emphasize the natural beauty of the wood, tree branches were painted on the wall

TLV Get Away 27 — An unusual combination of materials and a wall covered with reclaimed wood

Green house k2ld bathroom — The wood in combination with the stone green accents create a spa-like décor

Concrete bathroom — The wood-paneled walls give this bathroom a cozy and elegant look

Clifton Hill House bathroom — Although wood is just an accent here, it’s enough to make the room seem warm and welcoming

Water patio housebathroom — Wood was used here for stylish as well as for practical reasons

Westgate Residence decor — The walls and floor mimic natural stone and they look great in combination with wood

Wood used to be one of the few materials that weren’t used in the bathroom because of the moisture in the room. But lately this isn’t a problem anymore. Now wood can easily be integrated in this room and it’s a very elegant choice.

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Open bathrooms.

Open bathroom design — Visually, there are no separators between the bathroom and the rest of the space besides the curtain

One Only The Palm bathroom — The bathroom and the bedroom are completely fused together when the sliding door is open

Chemin Bord du Lac bathroom — A very interesting location for the bathroom and privacy is not really a problem

Hiding place decor — A bathroom with glass walls that seem to lead directly outdoors

GENETS bathroom — The views from the bathroom are just amazing and very relaxing

Lower Foxtail Residence bathroom — The bathroom and the dressing area one and the same, visually linked by the mirror

Stunning Estate on Sunset Strip bathroom — A bathroom with beautiful and panoramic views on two sides

Penthouse Residence bathroom — Glass separators are often used for the bathroom/bedroom is contemporary homes

Bathroom modern open — This bathroom is not only open towards the rest of the space but it also has the clear sky above it

Vandeborne bedroom bathroom1 — The transition between the bedroom and the bathroom is seamless

Sometimes the bathroom becomes a part of an open space, usually in combination with the bedroom. It’s a layout typical to some of the more modern or contemporary spaces. Privacy tends to become an issue and it’s why this style is not more popular.

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Grey accents.

The Summit grey bathroom1 — Although white and grey are both cold shades, the bathroom seems very inviting

Kew House wood bathroom — Grey was chosen here for the tiled floor as well as for one of the walls

POD Boutique Hotel grey bathroom — A bathroom with an industrial touch softened by the smooth lines and wooden details

Bass Ensemble 08 — Grey is displayed here in a variety of shades and textures and it looks very chic

Concrete grey bathroom — Clean, straight lines combined with concrete elements and wooden flooring

Grey bathroom modern — Grey was chosen for this particular part of the bathroom and it blends in perfectly

Grey is a color very popular in contemporary interior décor. It’s often perceived as a neutral and it tends to have a cold feel. It’s also a shade often seen in industrial spaces, specifically in the case of the ones with concrete floors or walls.