This small bathroom suite by Roca is the epitome of cool. With Barcelona, designer Carlos Ferrater breaks tradition with asymmetrical forms and function that moves beyond simple hand-washing. Ferrater describes this chic line as “modular and additive, giving the user multiple options, thanks also to the variants in the range of pieces.” The Barcelona washbasin, for instance, isn’t your typical bathroom sink. This unique piece incorporates both basin and counter into one, bringing multi-function to the forefront of bathroom design. Ideal for small bathrooms where space is at a premium, this washbasin can be placed as a single or double bowl, symmetrical or not, depending on your unique style.

These vintage bathroom suites by Regia are sweet indeed! The combination of their contemporary, clean lines and throwback silhouettes make these vintage suites a bathroom essential that’ll lead you into the future in style. The timeless and classic combinations of black / white and red / white make these sinks, tubs and toilets pop. Just splash your favorite color on the walls or by way of towels and accessories, top it off with some artwork or a large mirror, and you’ve got a trendy look that’s easy to change when the “it” color turns from turquoise to… whatever it’ll be next year!

A modern, elegant look for the bathroom is easy to achieve with the right fixtures, like the Vela bathroom collection by Rexa. The Italian company created this contemporary collection is made of Korakril – a material blend of acrylic resins and natural minerals – that gives it its smooth curves, minimalist palette and a modern raw or lacquered finish that screams good taste. Vela washbasins are designed in floor-mounted and wall-mounted variations with an asymmetrical pear-shaped basin. A coordinating bathtub boasts the same organic shape and can be freestanding or built into a solid surround. Exterior color options include white, light blue, blue, aquamarine, grey, black or brown.

Here’s one instance where it really is hip to be square! The contemporary Opus bathroom ensemble by Italian company Rexa boasts simple, straight lines and gently curving corners for a look that says “relax,” “unwind” and “enjoy.” And you will! Ideal for a spa-inspired bathroom design, this contemporary bathroom suite is executed in Korakril – a blend of acrylic resins and natural minerals – that gives it its signature smoothness and modern, minimalist appeal. Available in a arrange of cool, calming colors like white, light blue, blue, aquamarine, grey, black or brown and with a raw or lacquered finish, this elegant ensemble of washbasins and bathtubs will transform your bathroom into your favorite room in the house.

It’s the ultimate in clean, minimalist design – the One disappearing bathroom by Rapsel puts all the bathroom essentials at your fingertips without sullying the style of the space. This sophisticated solid larch wood bathroom collection designed by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez won the Italian company the 2009 “Best of the Year” Interior Design Award, and rightly so! Concealed under the guise of these cool, contemporary wood shelves, the One disappearing bathroom includes a stainless steel washbasin, white ceramic toilet and stainless steel shower tray for use when you need them, and when you don’t it conceals them beneath its folding wood shelves and benches – out of sight, out of mind!

Representing simplicity and freshness and inspired by Nordic design, the Tulip complete bathroom ensemble by Azzurra is everything its name promises. Like its namesake, this flawless classic bathroom boasts graceful lines, smooth shapes and softly feminine curves, executed in ceramic which is as cool to the touch as it is aesthetically speaking. The complete collection of sinks, tubs, toilets and bidets is designed in larger proportions, making a bold style statement in your bathroom while fusing function with fashion. The contemporary collection even includes a pedestal sink with a wood or marble base, adding an organic layer to the already earthy suite. Check out this sweet bathroom ensemble at Azzurra.

Purple is a hot hue for bathrooms, and Franco Pecchioli Ceramica is putting this regal shade in the spotlight with these cool purple bathroom ideas. Purple is one of the most versatile colors, taking you from soft shades of lilac and deep lavender, rich plum, jewel-toned amethyst and vibrant shades bordering on fuchsia. These purple bathroom designs splash it on every conceivable surface – floor and wall tiles, backsplashes, shower and tub enclosures, countertops and ever-fashionable fixtures like these ceramic, hand-crafted and hand-glazed sinks and tubs. These designs spare no style, offering a bit of the elegant, the enchanting and the extraordinary all at once. Isn’t it amazing what can be accomplished with modern ceramic tiles?