• Contemporary styles take a fresh, modern approach to your bathroom.bathroom image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.com
  
  The bathroom is one of the busiest rooms in the house. The environment that you create in your bathroom can provide you with a beautiful place to relax and eliminate the stress of your day. A contemporary style is a sleek and modern approach to the decor in your bathroom.
  
  

Showers and Bathtubs

• When you select the shower and bathtub for your contemporary bathroom, choose a style that suits your particular lifestyle needs. For instance, if you frequently enjoy a soak in the tub, a soaking tub with all the amenities for relaxing in the bath is a worthwhile investment. For those who spend more time in a shower than a tub, a walk-in shower may be a slick alternative to a bathtub and shower design, which will save space in the room. Extra-large showerheads or dual showerheads provide a luxurious feeling in a contemporary bathroom. Larger bathrooms may be able to accommodate both a walk-in shower and a soaking tub for the ultimate in bathroom luxury.
  
  

Vanities and Sinks

• A modern or contemporary approach to vanities and sinks includes polished chrome and interesting angles. Sinks that consist of a raised bowl resting on a vanity that looks more like furniture than a bathroom vanity are popular in a contemporary bathroom. The smaller table-style vanity works best in bathrooms with additional storage areas to accommodate items typically stored under the bathroom sink. Pedestal-style sinks work better in a large bathroom with additional storage. A contemporary bathroom is minimalist in design and may expose the functioning parts of the bathroom instead of trying to camouflage them.
  
  

Floors and Walls

• Colors for a contemporary bathroom include neutral tones and solids, as opposed to traditional patterns such as florals or stripes. A checkerboard pattern is a bold, dramatic look for a contemporary bathroom. The appearance can be clean and cool in the contemporary room. White marble floors or soft pastels to create a spa atmosphere in the bathroom are common in a modern bathroom.