The 6 Key Design Essentials Necessary to a Contemporary Bathroom!

The 6 Key Design Essentials Necessary to a Contemporary Bathroom!

  
 

Contemporary bathroom design revolves around minimalistic, streamlined, yet curvilinear design. The combination of man-made items and natural materials really stand out in contemporary baths. Contemporary baths promote smooth profiles instead of overly ornamented mirrors and vanities. Accessories are minimal and limited. In these baths there is a strong emphasis on sleek lines combined with curvilinear forms. Materials in these bathrooms generally feature a wide variety that has only become available and trendy more recently such as glass, stainless steel, and copper elements. The combination of granites, stones, woods, stainless steels, cements, glass, and bamboo complement each other and create visual contrast.

Key Elements:

• Modern Materials
• Floating Vanities
• Frameless Glass Shower Doors
• Contemporary Toilets
• Modern-Era Faucets
• Sleek Tubs

 

Modern Materials:

When walking into a bathroom, the overall ambience is hinted by the materials utilized. Glossy backsplash tiles are complemented by matte finish wall and floor tiles. For a pop of color, choose a polished, vibrant mosaic pattern to counteract your sink area or in the shower. Larger, streamlined, matte, and honed tiles should be utilized on the walls and flooring to balance the space so as to not have too much reflectivity in the bath to create a calming atmosphere! dRemodeling suggests these materials to balance out your contemporary bath!

Glossy Mosaic Tile:

Daltile Endeavors - Neo Classic F164

Wall Tile:

MS International, Inc. - Graphite Porcelain Tile

NFOCGRA1224

Floor Tile:

Daltile Elite - Grey J203  

Floating Vanities:

Floating vanities give the essence of a modern, contemporary feel. Lighting underneath can give the space a relaxed ambience. Wall-mounted vanities allow for a clear area under the vanity promoting clean, simplified space, making the overall bath feel lighter and open compared to traditional, heavy vanities. Here are a few wall-mounted vanities that will give your contemporary bath a minimalist aesthetic:

Option 1:

Avanity Sonoma Vanity -

SONOMA-V63-RK

Option 2:

Wyndham Collection -

WC-WHE007-SH-72

Frameless Glass Shower Doors:

One of the top items to complete your contemporary bath design are frameless glass shower doors. These shower doors showcase modern-era design by the hidden structural elements that hold up the glass itself. The combination of the highly-glossed glass doors complements the matte surfaces within the bath. dRemodeling recommends these options:

Option 1:

Dreamline - Chrome Allure Pivot Shower Door

SHDR-4260728-01

Option 2:

Dreamline - Chrome Unidoor Deep Hinged Shower Enclosure

SHEN-24585340-01

Option 3:Custom Glass Enclosure

dRemodeling’s Custom Glass Shower Door

Contemporary Toilets:

Contemporary toilets utilize curvilinear lines to emphasize the new, more futuristic design approach. Compared to its traditional counterpart, these toilets feature sleek curves that add to the overall contemporary design of your bath. Two suggestions are listed below from the company Toto, who focus their products on more modern, contemporary design.

Option 1:

Toto Maris Dual Flush Two-Piece Toilet CST484CEMFG#01

Option 2:

Toto Aquia Dual Flush Two-Piece Toilet

CST412MF#01

Modern-Era Faucets:

Modern-era designed faucets are a great and must-have accent in your contemporary bath. Wall-mounted faucets give you the option to really showcase how current your bathroom is considering this is a fairly new design approach to bathroom faucets. The signature one-handle faucet showcases present-day ease of use to operate, with just one swipe the water is already running for your use!

Option 1:

Kohler Stillness Wall Mount Bathroom Faucet

Polished Chrome – KT944-4-CP

Option 2:

Moen 90 Degree One-Handle Open Waterway Bathroom Faucet

Chrome – S6705

Sleek Tubs:

Bathtubs are a place to get some always needed rest and relaxation time. Why not relax in a contemporary tub? A sleek, alcove tub can be dressed up with glossy tile and a brushed nickel bathtub faucet. Splurge with a standalone soaking tub and a polished chrome bathtub faucet. Don’t be afraid to mix and match sleek lines and curvilinear features in your contemporary bath, this is what showcases the beautiful aesthetic!

Option 1:

Kohler White Archer Bath Tub

K-1947-GRA-0

Option 2:

Signature Hardware – Boyce Acrylic Tub 925340

Contemporary bathroom design exhibits the combination of modern-era elements, linear and curvilinear shapes. Modern day materials such as glass, stainless steels, woods, and cements tie the contemporary design together. Streamlined matte or honed finished floor and wall tiles balance out highly-glossed mosaic tiles. Wall-mounted vanities and faucets scream this contemporary look, making your bathroom design feel more minimalistic, contemporary, and open. The contemporary bath design will surely be one that will wow guests while also creating a relaxing sanctuary for the homeowners! Don’t forget to check out dRemodeling’s contemporary bath designs at our online bath portfolio!