Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Australian Minimalist Ground-Up

Cathie Hong Interiors

This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.

Neutral Bay - Urban

Novale Bathrooms

Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, mosaic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Kirkland Master Bath

Creative Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Seattle with a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, a sliding shower screen and a shower seat.

Bonjour Blue

Blythe Interiors

Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in San Diego with gray tile, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, recessed-panel cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Glenroy Project

Riki S. Design

Grand Primary bathroom vanity area, featuring a custom vanity with drop down for makeup, black hardware and large mirrors.
Design ideas for a large modern bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Custom Design - Primary Bath - MacDonald Highlands

Blue Heron

Expansive modern master bathroom in Las Vegas with a drop-in tub, white walls, a drop-in sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Kids Bathroom

HouseHome

Although the Kids Bathroom was reduced in size by a few feet to add additional space in the Master Bathroom, you would never suspect it! Because of the new layout and design selections, it now feels even larger than before. We chose light colors for the walls, flooring, cabinetry, and tiles, as well as a large mirror to reflect more light. A custom linen closet with pull-out drawers and frosted glass elevates the design while remaining functional for this family. For a space created to work for a teenage boy, teen girl, and pre-teen girl, we showcase that you don’t need to sacrifice great design for functionality!

Freestanding Soaking Tub and Shower Enclosure in Primary Bath

Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction

Adjacent to the spectacular soaking tub is the custom-designed glass shower enclosure, framed by smoke-colored wall and floor tile. Oak flooring and cabinetry blend easily with the teak ceiling soffit details. Architecture and interior design by Pierre Hoppenot, Studio PHH Architects.

Creekside Brickhouse Minnetonka

Homes And Such LLC

The master bath suite was originally three rooms with a soaker tub with steps up and down to enter, in a giant concrete structure. Our goal was to make the most of the available space and maximize function, while keeping plumbing locations the same. The space feels open and modern. With a well-balanced design that is both classic and modern, natural marble is accented with a touch of gold for an elegant and timeless look. The texture-rich vanity feels more like a piece of furniture than a traditional built-in, allowing access to the lower window. Complemented by simple, gold-rimmed mirrors, the space feels modern with a hint of rustic charm.

A Star is Born!

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

Lincoln Park Japandi Loft

Devon Grace Interiors

At the vanity, we wanted the look of one long, linear and integrated sink, but needed the surface area between the sinks to be functional. As a solution, we integrated two sinks into the countertop and recessed the part between them just about two inches so that it stays dry, but still gives a seamless aesthetic.

Reston - Bath and Closet

Ready 2 Remodel

Removed the shower entrance wall and reduced to a knee wall. Custom Quartz Ultra on Knee wall Ledge and Vanity Top. Custom Niche with Soap Dish. White and Green Subway Tile (Vertical and Horizontal Lay) Black Shower Floor Tile. Also Includes a Custom Closet.

Sommerhus

Wanda Ely Architect Inc.

The master ensuite features a very neutral, soothing material palette, with subtle pops of blue. A window frames a view of a tree outside, linking the interior with the landscape. A long, recessed niche extends the full length of the room, providing additional storage for the vanity and shower.

Custom Modern Estate

Celtic Custom Homes

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Other with black cabinets, an alcove tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Anselm Ct Bathroom Remodel

Cameron Getter Design

Bathroom Remodel with new black trim picture window to compliment the black tile and plumbing trim. We love how this tiny detail makes the window much more interesting and integrated.

Colfax Remodel

Iv Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Laurel Lane Master Suite

Swiatocha Architecture + Design

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Hive

The Ranch Mine

Photos by Roehner + Ryan
Photo of a modern bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, white walls, light hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Masculine Bathroom

Model Remodel

Black walnut wood vanity with modern sconces and matte black fixtures
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern Bathroom Design Ideas with White Walls

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.