Photos by Tad Davis
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Raleigh with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and black benchtops.

Modern Bathroom Design

MPT Enterprises, Inc.

Simplicity is a rule of thumb for a modern design. White glossy bathroom cabinets, Silestone Charcoal Soapstone Countertop and ceramic tiles create a simplistic and clean feeling.

Hall Bathroom | Furlong, PA

Fascella Construction

Our hallway full bath renovation embodies a harmonious blend of functionality and style. With meticulous attention to detail, we've transformed this space into a sanctuary of modern comfort and convenience.

Lynass Master Bathroom

Prestige Contractors, Inc.

Full master suite remodel. Changed the entire floorpan of this space by moving walls and all the bathroom components. We changed a bedroom into a closet and enlarged the master bathroom. Added a heated floor, bidet toilet, walk in shower, soaking tub and a custom made (By the homeowner) double vanity that was a dresser before.

Industrial Modern Bathroom

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photography Meredith Heuer
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with a trough sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls and ceramic floors.

Master Bedroom & Bathroom Suite

Dan and John Life

Jo Bridges Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white walls, slate floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Stanmore Residence

Jay Baker Architects

Large modern master bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Appartement pour location saisonnière Opéra

Fables de Murs

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Paris with open cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Bath

Snider& Metcalf Interior Design

This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Jacksonville with white tile, subway tile, soapstone benchtops, white floor, black benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Best of Archway Masters

Archway Masters

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, black and white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Springbank Hill | Modern Prairie: Master Suite

Andison Residential Design

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Calgary with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Residential Work

Britta Design Inc

ericrothphoto.com
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Boston with brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, limestone, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops and grey benchtops.

Buena Vista Residence

Schwartz and Architecture

Typical of many San Francisco Victorians, this home’s kitchen had evolved over the years out of an enclosed porch. The centerpiece of the new light-filled space is a custom island / drop-leaf table that converts from a casual family dining area to an ample area for the children’s art projects, or seating for twelve. Open shelving and a series of custom ledges for the family’s seasonal canning efforts intensify the casual, working feel to the kitchen, which is both modern, yet appropriate to the essence of the home. Photography: Matthew Millman

Guest Bath Upstairs - Addition

Realty Restoration, LLC

Christopher Davison, AIA
This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Austin with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and porcelain floors.

Black Rock

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors

A beach house inspired by its surroundings and elements. Doug fir accents salvaged from the original structure and a fireplace created from stones pulled from the beach. Laid-back living in vibrant surroundings. A collaboration with Kevin Browne Architecture and Sylvain and Sevigny. Photos by Erin Little.

Fairway Drive

Berglund Architects

Ric Stovall
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a trough sink, soapstone benchtops and an open shower.

Stone Bathroom

Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven

Utilising floor to ceiling mirrors in a narrow space gives the illusion of a room twice its actual size. Incorporating tiles in a light colour palette, recessed lighting and sleek minimalistic brassware opens up the area to give it a spacious feel. By using a frosted film on the windows instead of curtains/blinds helps to keep the room bright and airy.

Downtown Condo Remodel

Aviv Tile and Remodeling

This is an example of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Calamvale Project 2 - Ground floor bathroom, laundry,upper main bathroom reno

Campbell Builders

Campbell Builders
Small modern master bathroom in Brisbane with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, soapstone benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Bathroom and bedroom renovation

MAKING THE WORLD BEAUTIFUL

Beautiful bathroom with natural stone wall tiles, Moroccan style floor tiles and led skirting.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in London with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, yellow tile, stone tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, soapstone benchtops, multi-coloured floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern Bathroom Design Ideas with Soapstone Benchtops

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.