A totally modernized master bath
Small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, an alcove tub and multi-coloured walls.

Mount Lawley

Small Bathroom Renovations Perth

Mount Lawley Wet Room, Niche, Shower Niche, Double Shower Niche, Niche Above Bath, Dark Bathroom, Dark Feature Wall, Modern Bathrooms, Wet Room, Walk In Shower, Bath and Shower Next To Each Other.

White & Gray Bathroom / Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Bathroom Remodeling in Alexandria, VA with light gray vanity , marble looking porcelain wall and floor tiles, bright white and gray tones, rain shower fixture and modern wall scones.

California Cool

Blythe Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in San Diego with blue walls, grey floor, light wood cabinets, a double shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Family Home

Willow Grey Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Hampshire with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a claw-foot tub, gray tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, beige floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Cliffside Farmhouse

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a curbless shower, black and white tile, cement tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Mangels

Che Interiors

The client came to us looking for a bathroom remodel for their Glen Park home. They had two seemingly opposing interests—creating a spa getaway and a child-friendly bathroom. The space served many roles. It was the main guest restroom, mom’s get-ready and relax space, and the kids’ stomping grounds. We took all of these functional needs and incorporated them with mom’s aesthetic goals. First, we doubled the medicine cabinets to provide ample storage space. Rounded-top, dark metal mirrors created a soft but modern appearance. Then, we paired these with a wooden floating vanity with black hardware and a simple white sink. This piece brought in a natural, spa feel and made space for the kids to store their step stool. We enveloped the room with a simple stone floor and white subway tiles set vertically to elongate the small space. As the centerpiece, we chose a large, sleek tub and surrounded it in an entirely unique textured stone tile. Tactile and warm, the tile created a soothing, restful environment. We added an inset for storage, plenty of black metal hooks for the kids’ accessories, and modern black metal faucets and showerheads. Finally, we accented the space with orb sconces for a starlet illusion. Once the design was set, we prepared site measurements and permit drawings, sourced all materials, and vetted contractors. We assisted in working with vendors and communicating between all parties. This little space now serves as the portfolio piece of the home.

St. James Guest Bathroom

Sorell Interiors

This beautiful small guest bathroom was completely transformed. Matte porcelain tiles in varying sizes and patterns were used throughout. To make the space appear larger we used a vanity with an open shelf on the bottom and a frameless bypass shower door.

Falke

MALLUVIA Innenarchitektur

Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white tile, marble, beige walls, an open shower, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Falke

MALLUVIA Innenarchitektur

This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Munich with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white tile, marble, beige walls, an open shower, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Bend Oregon Bath Remodel

Karen Smuland Architect, LLC

Tiny bathroom remodel
Photo of a small modern bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a trough sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Studette de 13m2 20ème arrondissement

AGENCE MARN DÉCO

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Cow Hollow Single Family

Lexie Saine Design

This is an example of a modern kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Silverlake Lake Home

SHAPESIDE

Photo of a small modern bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

REFORMA INTEGRAL EN BARCELONA

Estudio de Interiorismo Laura Martínez, S.L.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master wet room bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

McLean Custom Home

c|s DESIGN STUDIO LLC

Photo credit Stylish Productions
Design ideas for a modern master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a floating vanity, black tile and black floor.

Stylish refurbishment in Fitzrovia

Samantha Watkins McRae

Inspiration for a small modern master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and coffered.

House of H&G 5

H and G Designs

Ensuite Design by H&G Designs
This is an example of a large modern bathroom in Sunshine Coast with medium wood cabinets, pink tile, marble benchtops, pink benchtops and a single vanity.

Newly renovated bathroom in Brooklyn, NY

Natalia Landa

Small standard 5x7 bathroom in the apartment, Brooklyn, NY The gorgeous unique tile pattern,all contemporary fixtures including washlet, medicine cabinet with fog control andLED light, towel warmer and Grohe shower set are all together working well for a functional and beautiful look.

Entertainer's Oasis

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Bathroom Design Ideas with a Single Vanity

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.