Photo Credit: Chuck Smith Photography
Modern bathroom in Dallas with mosaic tile.

Contractor: Home Completions Photo Credit: Brian Charlton
Inspiration for a modern bathroom in Calgary with a freestanding tub.

Moncada

John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

Photo of a modern bathroom in San Francisco with an open shower and an open shower.

Telegraph Hill Residence

Moroso Construction

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink.

Lido Porcelain Ice White Tiles

Hyperion Tiles

A rectangular porcelain tile with a soft matt finish, this durable, hardwearing design is suitable for both walls and floors and is inspired by the white-clear water found in the UK’s well-loved lido pools. A versatile product, the tiles can be laid in herringbone, parquet or basketweave effects for added interest and are ideal for classic and contemporary homes.

Ladera Norte

Sarah Stacey Interior Design

photo by Molly Winters
This is an example of a modern bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, gray tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and white benchtops.

Robern Installs

CityDesign

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, grey walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Bathroom Flooring

Flooring Pro, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, tile benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Newington

Origin Bathrooms

This is an example of a modern bathroom in Sydney.

Laurier -

Dragon Seed Interior Design Inc.

Design ideas for a modern bathroom in Edmonton.

Project Kenaston

Aloe Design Studio

Design ideas for a small modern master bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Crisp Stadium condo

brittanysdesign

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Pinecrest 2

Whitecap Construction

Master Bath with a free-standing bath, curbless shower, rain shower feature, natural stone floors, and walls.
This is an example of a large modern master bathroom in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, white tile, limestone, white walls, limestone floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Contemporary Bathroom Remodels

Turn Key Remodel

New Contemporary bathroom design. Marble shower with white laminate countertop.
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, beige walls, a drop-in sink, laminate benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Updates on The Hill - St. Louis

Aleto Construction Group

Home makeover on the Hill. An adorable home on the Hill was calling for an updated kitchen and bathroom. Working with the homeowner we redesigned the new spaces to offer functional space for both storage and entertaining. When renovating the existing addition on the back of the home, we noticed the current addition was falling off. We jumped right in and redesigned and delivered a safe new addition to become home to the new bathroom, extending the mudroom for more spacious space and was even able to install a stackable washer drawer cabinet for first floor access. The hardwood flooring was extended into the space so it looks as though it had always been there.

The Bear Paw project

ON Design & Remodeling

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Embrun Reno Project

Maddie Clarke Interiors

Modern bathroom in Toronto.

Modern New Build

Le Belle Maison Interiors Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Caulfield Master Bathroom

DSM Construction

Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Napa, CA - Vineyard estate new construction

Gwen Callan Design, ASID

Design ideas for a modern master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops and a built-in vanity.

Modern Grey Bathroom Design Ideas

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.