"Her" side of the master bathroom suite. Plenty of storage in the mirrored wall cabinets. Ryan Hainey, Photography
Small modern master bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Washington DC-Modern-Master-Bath

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath

Washington, DC Modern Master Bath #PaulBentham4JenniferGilmer http://www.gilmerkitchens.com Photography by Bob Narod

Solar Wave

Studio SLAB, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with a drop-in tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

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Sinlea Vibe

Etched Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Charleston with a two-piece toilet, subway tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, blue walls and a hinged shower door.

Tap House, Canton, Baltimore, MD

GriD architects

Paul Burk Photography
Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Hoboken Townhouse - Master Bathroom

Mowery Marsh Architects LLC

Blackstock Photography
Photo of a modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

A Lifetime of Comfort

CARNEMARK design + build

photography by Anice Hoachlander
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, an open shower, gray tile, grey walls, grey floor and an open shower.

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Under the Stoop Bathroom

Blanchard Design Studio

Shelly Harrison Photography
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Boston with a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a wall-mount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

New Construction

Columbia Tile L.L.C.

This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Seattle with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, black floor and an open shower.

Marble Walls

Alair Homes Dallas

Expansive modern master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, glass sheet wall, white walls, marble floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

L a z a r d

catlin stothers design

The option to downsize was not an option for the empty nesters who have lived in this home for over twenty-five years. Situated in TMR, the sprawling home has been the venue for many social events, dinner parties and family celebrations. With grown children living abroad, and grand children on the way, it was important that the new kitchen be highly functional and conducive to hosting informal, yet large family gatherings. The kitchen had been relocated to the garage in the late eighties during a large renovation and was looking tired. Eight foot concrete ceilings meant the new materials and design had to create the illusion of height and light. White lacquered doors and integrated fridge panels extend to the ceiling and cast a bright reflection into the room. The teak dining table and chairs were the only elements to preserve from the old kitchen, and influenced the direction of materials to be incorporated into the new design. The island and selected lower cabinetry are made of butternut and oiled in a matte finish that relates to the teak dining set. Oversized tiles on the heated floors resemble soft concrete. The mandate for the second floor included the overhaul of the master ensuite, to create his and hers closets, and a library. Walls were relocated and the floor plan reconfigured to create a luxurious ensuite of dramatic proportions. A walk-in shower, partitioned toilet area, and 18’ vanity are among many details that add visual interest and comfort. Minimal white oak panels wrap around from the bedroom into the ensuite, and integrate two full-height pocket doors in the same material.

Modern Flair

Infinity Custom Designs

Robert Madrid Photography
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, gray tile, marble, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, beige walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern Walnut Vanity

Rylex Custom Cabinetry and Closets

The linear design includes generous drawers fitted with customized storage for grooming accessories. Kara Lashuay
Photo of a small modern bathroom in New York.

Modern Bathroom Design Ideas

If you’re looking for modern bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Modern Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.

Gowanus Loft

General Assembly

Joe Fletcher
Photo of a modern bathroom in New York with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile, gray tile, ceramic tile and black walls.

Prahan Townhouse | Calacutta Oro 6mm Porcelain

WK STONE

Calacutta Oro Six+ 6mm porcelain Application: wall cladding Photo: James Geer By: The Style School Season 3
Modern bathroom in Melbourne.

Sleek modern master bathroom

Skydell Contracting Inc.

Red Ranch Studio photography
Large modern master wet room bathroom in New York with a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.