Wall-mounted cabinets are de rigueur in the minimalist department. They impart an airy, ethereal feel that makes even the smallest pile of laundry look out of place. Neat and oh so chic, the everything-in-its-place aesthetic needs fuss-free fittings to match. Vero's chic hardware comes to the rescue in the form of fetching rectangular faucets that lend a sculptural presence in the space.

There's this idea that modern equates to cold — untrue. A deft interplay of wood countertop and gleaming ceramic strike a warm, yin-yang pairing. Big points to the Duravit Cape Cod Washbowl that lies low and flat like a piece of pottery.

Or maybe you're rigorous about sticking to a white palette. Then this sawhorse set-up is for you. Gently splayed legs and a shelf for storage are crowned by the Cape Cod Washbowl. We love the old-timey French flaps on the window that let in the breeze with a push of two hands.

Permit us to gush about a toilet for a second. The new bathroom series by titan tastemaker Philippe Starck — ME by Starck Floor Standing Toilet — has a sculptural form so elegant it could be part of a museum installation. Its floor-standing friend to the left, ME by Starck Floor-standing Bidet, is equally extremely finessed — perfect for modern enthusiasts.

If the all-white background in the previous picture seems too austere, here's the <a href="http://catalogue.robinsonlightingandbath.com/brand-duravit/toilet-wm-570mm-me-by-starck/2529090092/sku-eclipse_product_id-875668?utm_source=HGTV&amp;utm_medium=Duravit%20Essential%20Elements&amp;utm_content=Starck_Toilet&amp;utm_campaign=HGTV%20Sponsorship"> ME by Starck Wall-mounted Duravit Rimless Toilet and Starck Wall-mounted Bidet</a> hovering with serious attitude against a dark grasscloth-style tile wall. Such drama queens!

The benefit of having a luxurious sink-and-faucet combo is that you don't need superfluous baubles to hide the fact your sink is nothing special. Just buff this <a href="http://catalogue.robinsonlightingandbath.com/brand-duravit/washbowl-round-xf8%3B-480mm-cape/23284800001/sku-eclipse_product_id-875645?utm_source=HGTV&amp;utm_medium=Duravit%20Essential%20Elements&amp;utm_content=CapeCod_Washbowl&amp;utm_campaign=HGTV%20Sponsorship">Round Cape Cod Washbowl</a> with a cloth until it gleams and add a few quiet pieces of art and it's all good.

Sinks that are showing wear in a sparse interior stand out like a bad dress at the prom. If you're thinking of replacing your nicked job, the Square Cape Cod Washbowl is a fresh take on the round variety.

We love a hardworking medicine chest, which is essential in a pared-down home where there aren't many extra nooks and crannies. Starck's eccentric design flips the shelves onto the outside of the chest (repeated inside, too). Practically speaking, it's also a nice way to free up counter space and to display pretty products.

If your home is so small you need a folding toothbrush, then choose a dainty, wall-mounted toilet. How cute is this one? Look at that feisty, flicked-up lid. In fact, that’s the <a href="http://catalogue.robinsonlightingandbath.com/brand-duravit/sensowash-happy-d2-by-starck%2C/610300001001300/sku-eclipse_product_id-685779?utm_source=HGTV&amp;utm_medium=Duravit%20Essential%20Elements&amp;utm_content=Starck_ShowerToiletSeat&amp;utm_campaign=HGTV%20Sponsorship"> Happy D.2 Wall-Mounted Toilet with the SensoWash Starck Shower-Toilet Seat</a>. It has some incredible features such as rear, front and oscillating wash and seat temperature adjustment (there’s a remote control) that just makes us happy. It's no surprise, Duravit named it Happy D.2.

With its black factory windows and exposed ductwork, lofts are praised for their amazing architecture. Keep the mood going with Duravit's geometric tub that highlights a loft's boxy bones.

This personality-packed bathroom — yes, those are bicycle seats — exudes a unique style of its own. Richly layered with colourful rugs and teal-painted brick, it nonetheless displays restraint. The pieces have been carefully curated, including DuraStyle's coordinating bathroom furniture.

Adding a little glam to a streamlined bathroom doesn’t have to be an oxymoron. Here's how to do it: add a jewel tone on the wall, brass accessories and captivating convex mirrors. Let the toilet and sink do the job of 3D art. There, don't you feel rich?

First introduced in the early 1900s, the pedestal sink is a design classic. With its stately column and simple basin, it has timeless appeal. It works well in snug spaces and guest bathrooms that don't require too much storage. But hold on a minute, Duravit has launched a line of mounted marvels that keeps everything tucked away on the wall. Ok, buy those extra bathing doodads if you need them.

A monochromatic palette is easy on the eyes and so calming in minimal rooms. To avoid flatness or a ho-hum effect that can happen with one-note schemes, introduce textural elements — a rug, a chair, a variety of vases — like this bathroom built around Duravit's gorgeously quiet Happy D.2 series. We love the matching curves on the sink and the tub that appears to have organically sprouted from the floor.

Interior design is like fashion. You wouldn't wear five different shades of clashing pink at once. So too in the bathroom, piecemeal purchases are not a good idea. Here, DuraStyle's elegant and understated coordinating series puts this bathroom firmly on the best-dressed list.

Sometimes a Zen-like moment is much more becoming than look-at-me razzle-dazzle. DuraStyle's subtle yet stylish vanity and mirror boasts a warm wood base for draping towels and a sink that feels decidedly vintage.

ME by Starck's barely there, but SO THERE, duo cuts quite the figure when seen from the side. Angles and perspective are everything in good design.

If there's one thing the modern bathroom needs (and every bathroom actually) it’s a layout that makes sense. This sleek and clean ensemble has the toilet positioned far enough from the sink as to not impede.

A standalone bathtub is the pi&#232;ce de r&#233;sistance in a bathroom. If you've got the space and the view — bonus! — we highly recommend it. With its softly fluted design, Philippe Starck's Cape Cod freestanding bathtub makes a strong visual statement. To establish a seaside motif, add coral accessories, a striped towel and nautical artwork.

Look, you may be prone to a solo sink, but ask yourself if it's worth the fight over who gets to use it first. Instead, choose a double basin that is both chic and practical, like Duravit's D-Code.

The series includes matching towel rails and has the look of a retro washbasin but much sleeker, which suits the modern mien.

Spa-like retreats in the bathroom have been in fashion for some time. Make yours feels extra warm and special with contrasting dark-and-light elements. Introduce sliding and translucent panels and lots of built-ins to hide unsightly items then slip into Duravit's ergonomic tub. You'll feel like you're on a retreat, when you're really on the third floor of your home (you lucky, lucky person).

Contemporary spaces are all about large-format tiles — we're talking as substantial as 24x24 inches. We love them in modern spaces because they sport less grout lines, so the look isn't busy but sharp and clean. They also make small spaces feel larger, as seen here next to the DuraStyle Wall-Mounted Duravit Rimless® Toilet.

Bathrooms can be purely utilitarian places that you quickly want to escape from. They can also rival the rest of your rooms in the house. If you love design, adopt the latter approach. Think of the pieces here as furniture, albeit plumbed and wall-mounted. We love Duravit's P3 Comforts series for its clean-lined forms, spacious vanities and harmonious look. Oh, and that bathtub is also available as a two-seater with backrest slopes on each end. The dream!