Just a touch of stainless steel is all this contemporary bathroom design needs, and the niche above the bathtub is the perfect spot. Cool, pale blue tiles, white vanity sinks and bathrub, with a dash of wood and a few natural accents all combine to create a calm, spa-like atmosphere.

This bathroom design demonstrates an excellent use of space. Placing the bathtub and the shower in the corners leaves the center open for traffic. Colors from the slate floor tiles have been repeated in the wood finish on the wall-mounted vanity and the woven blinds. Don't miss the fun tiling effect on the front of the bathtub!

You may not have the space or resources to build such an extravagant master bathroom, but you can certainly inject similar elements into your space to reproduce the luxurious feeling of this room. A monochromatic color scheme, ceramic tile laid diagonally, an ornate mirror, and some potted plants will take you a long way with a minimal investment.

This contemporary bathroom design is all about space. Low benches and a bathtub installed at floor level eliminate visual obstructions. Long, horizontally-mounted mirrors reflect the light from windows and skylights to virtually enlarge the space. The theme is continued with shallow bathroom sinks mounted on a floating shelf.

Elegant is the best word to describe this beautiful, traditional bathroom design. Architectural details give a furniture-like appearance to each vanity. The tufted bench looks very inviting. From the marble tile on the floor and countertops, to the formal window treatments with their generous amounts of fabric, this bathroom breathes refinement.