What's Your Style? Contemporary and Tech-Savvy.
Contemporary bathrooms fully embrace the latest in technology, materials, and trends, creating a look with clean lines and minimal adornment. Contemporary bathrooms can (and do) break the rules, but they stay away from heavy embellishments and traditional shapes.
Key features:
- Sleek vanity: floating with flat-panel doors and drawers.
- Minimalist faucets and hardware
- Glass shower enclosure
- Statement tile
- Slim-profile mirrors
- The latest technology such as digital shower controls and smart mirrors
Color palette:
A black-and-white palette is a popular choice in contemporary bathrooms, although any high-contrast color combination can work.
- High contrast: White, black, charcoal
- Sophisticated neutrals: Dove gray, taupe, mushroom, ivory
- Bold accent hues: Teal, navy, fire engine red, yellow, gold
Things you WILL find:
Sleek Vanity
Contemporary bathrooms favor simple, streamlined vanities with no ornamental accents. Look for wall-mounted “floating” vanities paired with undermount sinks; marble, quartz, or solid-surface counters with integrated sinks.
Minimalist Faucets
Wall-mounted or single-handle faucets with slender, minimalist profiles fit contemporary bathrooms beautifully. Look for updated and high-tech designs for the whole bath, including shower panels, smart controls, and touch-free faucets.
Freestanding Bathtub
A clean-lined, sculptural modern tub can become the focal point of the space.
Glass Shower Enclosure
Simple, elegant glass shower enclosures are a good choice for contemporary bathrooms. Enclosures can be complete, with hinged or sliding doors; or they can be made up of glass panels with a doorless opening.
Statement Tile
Tile in contemporary bathrooms can run from neutral to boldly colorful. Choices range from a neutral tile in an artistic shape to a full-blown colorful and patterned tile.
Slim-Profile Mirrors
Mirrors in contemporary bathrooms tend to either be frameless or feature a slim, minimalist frame. The clean lines and light-enhancing qualities of the mirror itself — whether round, rectangular or another shape — are more important than the frame. Also look for mirrors with integral lighting and hidden storage.
Things You Won’t Find:
Contemporary bathrooms can (and do) break the rules, but they most often stay away from heavy embellishments and traditional shapes. Here’s what you won’t see:
- Carved door faces or ornate knobs
- Elaborate molding or wainscoting
- Cluttered surfaces
- Heavy or ornate mirrors and lighting
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