And it can also refer to a simple and pleasing solution to a problem.
So how do you make your bathroom look elegant?
The glass partition separates the space and its graphic industrial lines add a pleasing juxtaposition that feels modern.

The Spruce / Alyssa Vela
Romantic
Interior designer Whittney Parkinson ofWhittney Parkinson Designcreated a romantic, formal primary bathroom with classic elegance.
A delicate chandelier hangs in the window outfitted with gauzy curtains anchoring a generous soaking tub.
A marble floor includes a tile insert trompe l’oeil rug.

Design by Athena Calderone/Eyeswoon/ Photo by Sarah Elliot
A spacious transparent glass shower with black metal detailing adds an industrial touch.
Contemporary Design
Adding agarden tubis an easy way to up the elegance of any bathroom.
A sculptural modern stool adds a contemporary edge.

Design byKara Mann
Brass fixtures and a casual wood stool and towel ladder keep it feeling modern.
This spacious bathroom has a large shower seamlessly concealed behind a floor-to-ceiling opaque glass door.
A dramatic floor-to-ceiling black tile backsplash for the tub has wall-mounted bright gold plumbing fixtures that add shine.

Design byLisa Gilmore Design/ Photo byNative House Photography

Design by Athena Calderone/Eyeswoon/ Photo by Sarah Elliot

Design byKara Mann

Design byTyler Karu Design + Interiors/ Photo byErin Little

Design byLisa Gilmore Design/ Photo byNative House Photography

Design byGinger Barber Interior Design/ Photo by Nick Johnson

Design byLisa Gilmore Design/ Photo byNative House Photography

Design byBell + Boy Design Co./ Photo byJenny Siegwart

Design byTyler Karu Design + Interiors/ Photo byErin Little

Design byJRS ID/ Photo byMatt Weir


Design byLisa Gilmore Design/ Photo byNative House Photography

Design byJRS ID/ Photo byLeela Cyd

Britt Design Studio

Design byJL Design/ Photo byReagen Taylor Photography

Erin Williamson Design

Britt Design Studio

Design byLisa Gilmore Design/ Photo byNative House Photography


Leclair Decor

Whittney Parkinson Design

Design byTyler Karu Design + Interiors/ Photo byErin Little

SUK Design Group

Whittney Parkinson Design

Design byTyler Karu Design + Interiors/ Photo byErin Little

Design byLisa Gilmore Design/ Photo byNative House Photography

Whittney Parkinson Design

Desiree Burns Interiors

Designed by Peter Zumthor forLiving Architecture/ Photo by Jack Hobhouse

Leclair Decor

Jessica Nelson Design

Mary Patton Design

Brexton Cole Interiors

Leclair Decor

Kate Marker Interiors

Erin Williamson Design

Mary Patton Design

Design byCathie Hong Interiors/ Photo byMargaret Austin Photo

Mary Patton Design

Erin Williamson Design

Design byAlvin Wayne

Photo byJenny Siegwart

Desiree Burns Interiors

Ursula Carmona forHome Made by Carmona

Gray Space Interiors