Photo of a modern powder room in Sydney.

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Townsville.

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.

Inspiration for a small modern powder room in Cologne with a two-piece toilet, black tile, mosaic tile, black walls, concrete floors, a wall-mount sink, wood benchtops, grey floor and brown benchtops.

Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor and an open shower.

Photo of a modern powder room in Kansas City.

Modern bathroom in Mumbai.

Modern powder room in Austin.

THE SETUP Upon moving to Glen Ellyn, the homeowners were eager to infuse their new residence with a style that resonated with their modern aesthetic sensibilities. The primary bathroom, while spacious and structurally impressive with its dramatic high ceilings, presented a dated, overly traditional appearance that clashed with their vision. Design objectives: Transform the space into a serene, modern spa-like sanctuary. Integrate a palette of deep, earthy tones to create a rich, enveloping ambiance. Employ a blend of organic and natural textures to foster a connection with nature. THE REMODEL Design challenges: Take full advantage of the vaulted ceiling Source unique marble that is more grounding than fanciful Design minimal, modern cabinetry with a natural, organic finish Offer a unique lighting plan to create a sexy, Zen vibe Design solutions: To highlight the vaulted ceiling, we extended the shower tile to the ceiling and added a skylight to bathe the area in natural light. Sourced unique marble with raw, chiseled edges that provide a tactile, earthy element. Our custom-designed cabinetry in a minimal, modern style features a natural finish, complementing the organic theme. A truly creative layered lighting strategy dials in the perfect Zen-like atmosphere. The wavy protruding wall tile lights triggered our inspiration but came with an unintended harsh direct-light effect so we sourced a solution: bespoke diffusers measured and cut for the top and bottom of each tile light gap. THE RENEWED SPACE The homeowners dreamed of a tranquil, luxurious retreat that embraced natural materials and a captivating color scheme. Our collaborative effort brought this vision to life, creating a bathroom that not only meets the clients’ functional needs but also serves as a daily sanctuary. The carefully chosen materials and lighting design enable the space to shift its character with the changing light of day. “Trust the process and it will all come together,” the home owners shared. “Sometimes we just stand here and think, ‘Wow, this is lovely!'”

Modern bathroom in Los Angeles.

Inspiration for a modern powder room in Cork.

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Other.

- Accent colors /cabinet finishes: Sherwin Williams Laurel woods kitchen cabinets, Deep River, Benjamin Moore for the primary bath built in and trim.
Large modern master bathroom in Dallas with green walls, an undermount sink, a floating vanity and brown floor.

This shower features black ceramic tiles layout out herringbone style and matte porcelain 24"x 48" tile with a linear drain. It also includes a lite up niche & gold accents.

n the powder room, we went for a completely different look. I always say, there are no rules in a powder room, you can do whatever you want in there (from a design perspective at least). In ours, we opted to black it out. The walls are wrapped in a black and brass inlay tile, the ceiling is painted black and the vanity and faucet are black. Even the toilet and the toilet paper are black…we did not hold back. Above the vanity, we incorporated an antiqued mirror with brass talons wrapping around it to give a luxe, dramatic touch and suspended one single pendant in front of it.

A 1946 bathroom was in need of a serious update to accommodate 2 growing teen/tween boys. Taking it's cue from the navy and gray in the Moroccan floor tiles, the bath was outfitted with splashes of antique brass/gold fixtures, Art Deco lighting (DecoCreationStudio) and artwork by Space Frog Designs.

This powder bathroom remodel has a dark and bold design from the wallpaper to the wood floating shelf under the vanity. These pieces contrast well with the bright quartz countertop and neutral-toned flooring.

The clients wanted to create a visual impact whilst still ensuring the space was relaxed and useable. The project consisted of two bathrooms in a loft style conversion; a small en-suite wet room and a larger bathroom for guest use. We kept the look of both bathrooms consistent throughout by using the same tiles and fixtures. The overall feel is sensual due to the dark moody tones used whilst maintaining a functional space. This resulted in making the clients’ day-to-day routine more enjoyable as well as providing an ample space for guests.

With inspiration taken from ancient Pompeiian bathhouses, this stunning main bathroom is a true gem within this home. Featuring a custom double vanity sink made with white porcelain and over-sized turned legs painted in a brass finish. There's plenty of storage with the semi-custom modern slim shaker style cabinetry painted in Sherwin Williams Caviar. Solid brass faucets, coordinating mirrors and wall sconces are additional elements that make this space a dream. Photo: Zeke Ruelas