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.
The contrast between the shape and color of the glass door and mirror frames is strong yet subtle
A classical black and white combo was chosen for this bathroomBecause this bathroom is quite small, the bright color palette suits it wellThe green plants add a very nice freshness to the roomTo avoid making the room feel cold and impersonal, wooden furniture was used for contrastA suitable combination of white walls, white furniture and fixtures, glass doors and large mirrorsThe color and texture of the tiled floor is a welcomed detail in an all-white spacesThe transparent glass shower gives the room a more open feelA bathroom with a bright color palette but which doesn’t lack contrastsAlthough long and very narrow, this bathroom doesn’t seem that crampedThe monotony of a white bathroom is broken by the black detailsAn all-white bathroom with a very bright and crisp interiorThe large window in combination with the mirrors gives the bathroom a very open feelThe warm lighting and the wooden furniture give the room a serene lookWhite bathrooms often feature glass showers for cohesiveness throughoutWhite is actually one of two main colors in this case and they are clearly delimitatedA very simple and airy bathroom with direct accents to the beautiful outdoorsWhite as a main color is also complemented by strong black and brown accentsThe 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.
The orange tub bursts with color which allows its more classical design to integrate well hereThe pink accent piece shifts the attention from the black and white combinationOrange is also the accent color in this case and it covers an entire wallA vibrant but harmonious combination of colors complemented by white detailsBlue is a cold but beautiful color and it makes the contrast with the browns quite strongYellow is a cheerful color and it really brightens up this spaceA slow and subtle transition from dark ochre to olive and then greenAn accent wall featuring an abstract and interesting choice of colorsThe color is given here by the lighting and the black background is quite mysterious itselfColor 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.
All the wood in here makes the room feel very warm and invitingThe almost perfectly parallel lines in the wood grain match the simplistic design of the furnitureThe wood makes this small bathroom feel very cozy and the mirrors add depthThe shape of the roof was basically asking here for a warm décor and color paletteThe wooden furniture is the focal point but the texture and color of the room lets in blend inBy bringing wooden furniture into the bathroom you make the space seem more familiarThe wall color is a strange but warm shade that combined nicely with the woodAn earthy décor and atmosphere were chosen for this minimalist bathroomThe warm texture and color of the walls are continued in the form of wooden flooringAlthough tiny, this bathroom tricks the eye with the mirrored wallThe wooden floor is the element that maintains cohesiveness throughout the homeTo emphasize the natural beauty of the wood, tree branches were painted on the wallAn unusual combination of materials and a wall covered with reclaimed woodThe wood in combination with the stone green accents create a spa-like décorThe wood-paneled walls give this bathroom a cozy and elegant lookAlthough wood is just an accent here, it’s enough to make the room seem warm and welcomingWood was used here for stylish as well as for practical reasonsThe 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.
Visually, there are no separators between the bathroom and the rest of the space besides the curtainThe bathroom and the bedroom are completely fused together when the sliding door is openA very interesting location for the bathroom and privacy is not really a problemA bathroom with glass walls that seem to lead directly outdoorsThe views from the bathroom are just amazing and very relaxingThe bathroom and the dressing area one and the same, visually linked by the mirrorA bathroom with beautiful and panoramic views on two sidesGlass separators are often used for the bathroom/bedroom is contemporary homesThis bathroom is not only open towards the rest of the space but it also has the clear sky above itThe 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.
Although white and grey are both cold shades, the bathroom seems very invitingGrey was chosen here for the tiled floor as well as for one of the wallsA bathroom with an industrial touch softened by the smooth lines and wooden detailsGrey is displayed here in a variety of shades and textures and it looks very chicClean, straight lines combined with concrete elements and wooden flooringGrey 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.
