Kapa Photograpghy
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Melbourne with open cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink and soapstone benchtops.

Modern Home in San Pedro

Thomas Towne Reavey, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with an alcove tub, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Modern Farmhouse -- Glenview, IL

PKPG Companies

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Photo of a modern kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, white walls, slate floors and soapstone benchtops.

Bell Canyon Modern

Cottages and Castles

Kathy Edwards
This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, gray tile and ceramic tile.

DOWNEY MODERN BATHROOM

Contempo Floor Coverings

Photo Credit: Bejan Foroozan
Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls and dark hardwood floors.

Pine Street Remodel

MQ Architecture & Design, LLC

Mark Quéripel, AIA is an award-winning architect and interior designer, whose Boulder, Colorado design firm, MQ Architecture & Design, strives to create uniquely personal custom homes and remodels which resonate deeply with clients. The firm offers a wide array of professional services, and partners with some of the nation’s finest engineers and builders to provide a successful and synergistic building experience. Alex Geller Photography

1335 Angelus

Architecture Plus Inc

Large modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, soapstone benchtops and a corner shower.

Bathroom

Artisan Stoneworks NW

Modern bathroom in Seattle with open cabinets, a vessel sink and soapstone benchtops.

Soapstone for the Bathroom

Soapstone Werks

This is an example of a modern master bathroom in San Diego with a vessel sink, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, an undermount tub, an open shower and a one-piece toilet.

Rancho Bernardo Bathroom Remodel

Budget Bath & Kitchen

This Rancho Bernardo bathroom remodel was inspired by a modern design on a budget. The glass enclosed shower and modern bathroom fixtures create a spa-like atmosphere. The Rancho Bernardo bathroom design also incorporates plenty of cabinet storage and a vanity area to get ready for your day.

Modern Getaway

Fresh Remodel

Photographed by: Jorge & Liliana
Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Miami with an integrated sink, furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls and porcelain floors.

Bathroom Cabinetry

Sammis Woodworking

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Boston with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls and ceramic floors.

Minneapolis Guest Bath

Destiny Homes

Photo of a modern bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

Submersive Bath

Studio InSitu Architects

Submersive Bath Western Mass Builder: Woody Pistrich design team: Natalie Leighton photographs: Tim Hess This multi-leveled bathroom has a tub three and a half feet lower than the first floor. The space has been organized to create a progressive journey from the upper wash area, to the lower tub space. The heated stairs, tub slab and green sea tile that wraps around the entire room was inspired by the progressive immersion of the Turkish baths.

Mid-Century Modern

Studio Nexus Architects + Planners

This 1950's split-level ranch house was completely renovated to meet the needs of a growing family. The central roof was raised to admit generous natural ambient light to the kitchen and living spaces. New metal windows were enlarged and repositioned to capture distant views. Interior finishes were replaced and the mechanical system revised to provide radiantly heated floors. The project was undertaken while Jim was a partner with Richard Brown Architects, AIA, LLP.

2 Battle Ridge

VanVeghten Construction, LLC

Shower Tile - Stonepeak Statuarietto Flooring - Mora Medley (Black) Freestanding Tub - Barclay Pilar Light Fixture - Possini Photo: Randall Perry
Photo of a modern master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, a freestanding tub, white walls, soapstone benchtops, an alcove shower, white tile, porcelain tile and porcelain floors.

Modern Bath with Hardwoods

TrueLeaf Kitchens

Inspiration for a modern master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, soapstone benchtops and porcelain floors.

Lake of the Isles Master Bathroom

Edit Design Build Studio, LLC

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, soapstone benchtops, a freestanding tub, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls and porcelain floors.

Clyde - Double Storey

Building Republic

This is an example of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

A Modern Style Home (Santa Fe, NM)

Counter Intelligence with H and S Craftsmen

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Albuquerque with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, beige tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and soapstone benchtops.

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.