63 Contemporary Bathroom Ideas For A Soothing Experience

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 bathroom

Because this bathroom is quite small, the bright color palette suits it well

The green plants add a very nice freshness to the room

To avoid making the room feel cold and impersonal, wooden furniture was used for contrast

A suitable combination of white walls, white furniture and fixtures, glass doors and large mirrors

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

The transparent glass shower gives the room a more open feel

A bathroom with a bright color palette but which doesn’t lack contrasts

Although long and very narrow, this bathroom doesn’t seem that cramped

The monotony of a white bathroom is broken by the black details

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

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

The warm lighting and the wooden furniture give the room a serene look

White bathrooms often feature glass showers for cohesiveness throughout

White is actually one of two main colors in this case and they are clearly delimitated

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

White as a main color is also complemented by strong black and brown accents

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.

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Bold accent colors.

The orange tub bursts with color which allows its more classical design to integrate well here

The pink accent piece shifts the attention from the black and white combination

Orange is also the accent color in this case and it covers an entire wall

A vibrant but harmonious combination of colors complemented by white details

Blue is a cold but beautiful color and it makes the contrast with the browns quite strong

Yellow is a cheerful color and it really brightens up this space

A slow and subtle transition from dark ochre to olive and then green

An accent wall featuring an abstract and interesting choice of colors

The color is given here by the lighting and the black background is quite mysterious itself

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.

All the wood in here makes the room feel very warm and inviting

The almost perfectly parallel lines in the wood grain match the simplistic design of the furniture

The wood makes this small bathroom feel very cozy and the mirrors add depth

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

The wooden furniture is the focal point but the texture and color of the room lets in blend in

By bringing wooden furniture into the bathroom you make the space seem more familiar

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

An earthy décor and atmosphere were chosen for this minimalist bathroom

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

Although tiny, this bathroom tricks the eye with the mirrored wall

The wooden floor is the element that maintains cohesiveness throughout the home

To emphasize the natural beauty of the wood, tree branches were painted on the wall

An unusual combination of materials and a wall covered with reclaimed wood

The wood in combination with the stone green accents create a spa-like décor

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

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

Wood was used here for stylish as well as for practical reasons

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.

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

The bathroom and the bedroom are completely fused together when the sliding door is open

A very interesting location for the bathroom and privacy is not really a problem

A bathroom with glass walls that seem to lead directly outdoors

The views from the bathroom are just amazing and very relaxing

The bathroom and the dressing area one and the same, visually linked by the mirror

A bathroom with beautiful and panoramic views on two sides

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

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

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.

Although white and grey are both cold shades, the bathroom seems very inviting

Grey was chosen here for the tiled floor as well as for one of the walls

A bathroom with an industrial touch softened by the smooth lines and wooden details

Grey is displayed here in a variety of shades and textures and it looks very chic

Clean, straight lines combined with concrete elements and wooden flooring

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.

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