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Often described as minimal, neutral and timeless, modern interiors are incredibly popular in the home — especially in bathroom design where function is top of mind. Rely on modern fixtures, tiles, colors and hardware to elevate your interior — whether you’re redesigning a half bathroom, or modernizing your primary bathroom with a separate shower and freestanding tub. To help inspire your next home project, we’ve rounded up modern bathroom ideas that exude elegance, luxury and simplicity — plus, they’re surprisingly easy to recreate.
Modern design is characterized by clean lines, natural materials and simple color palettes, although the idea of “modern” is ever changing as we draw on current design trends. As you scroll these designer-approved interiors, you’ll find there are creative ways to incorporate modern elements to craft a space that feels chic and personal.
If you want a room that feels modern yet daring, we sprinkled in designs with mismatched tiles, warm gold fixtures and decorative lighting (which also happen to be bathroom trends for 2023). If you prefer to stick with a classic black and white bathroom design, you’ll find plenty of ideas that blend modern with traditional. Modern fixtures and materials are highly versatile and blend effortlessly with other home styles like mid-century, farmhouse and coastal, which makes it easy to find inspiration that fits your style. So sit back, relax and start scrolling to find a space that speaks to you.
1Wood Slat Cabinetry
With a design that feels calm yet luxurious, this bright interior features fresh white walls, modern fixtures and large floor tiles. For a bit of contrast, there’s a wood slat vanity that brings in a natural, earthy element.
2Matte Black Details
Trendy yet timeless, matte black details make any interior feel more sleek. Here, the team at We Three Design goes for black lighting fixtures, wall tiles and a bathroom faucet to breathe life into this white room.
3Marble Shower Walls
Modern and minimal, this large shower designed by Collected Interiors features neutral marble tiles — plus, a built-in bench and open shelving in the same material.
4Moody Modern
Take a cue from Avery Cox Design and try a dark-hued color palette. This sleek bathroom is defined by its deep green wall tiles, black and white marble shower and black trim along the doorway.
5Floating Vanity
Instead of extending all the way to the floor, this wood vanity is mounted to float on the wall — which gives this bathroom a chic feel and creates the illusion of more space.
6Geometric Shower Tiles
Typically when we think of modern interiors, neutral colors come to mind — but a playful shade can feel just as fresh and clean. Here, Regan Baker Design opts for geometric tiles in a peachy hue along the floor and shower wall.
7Grandeur and Glam
A few easy ways to add instant glam to the bathroom: floor-length curtains, gold accents, artwork and statement lighting. If you have the luxury of space, opt for a chandelier over your bathtub.
8Double Vanity
While this isn’t your traditional double-sink vanity, interior designer Anastasia Casey places two identical vanities side by side to create a smooth, streamlined style.
9Marble Wall Tiles
Toeing the line between modern and traditional, marble accents are a great way to add intrigue and depth to your bathroom design. Here, Artistic Tile’s marble tiles are the statement of the space and pair beautifully with black fixtures and a dark gray vanity.
10Light and Bright
This bright interior is defined by clean whites and grays — plus a surge of natural light. For a bit of contrast, there’s a wood vanity and matte black fixtures.
11Deep Soaking Bathtub
For an elevated feel, let your soaking tub serve as the focal point of your bathroom. Take a note from interior designer Meredith Owen and situate a white freestanding bathtub under a bright window.
12Sleek Cabinet Hardware
Even if your vanity is older, swapping out the hardware can instantly give it a modern flair. Here, interior designer Bethany Adams goes for sleek half-circle pulls in matte black.
13Dark Hues
Whether with patterned wallpaper, colorful wall paneling or a deep paint color, use rich shades to make a modern space feel moody. The best pairing? Gold accents.
14Simple and Symmetric
With minimalist hardware and a light wood grain, this double vanity creates a symmetric look. Interior designer Bonnie Wu adds identical mirrors and light fixtures on each side to complete the style.
15Clear Glass Shower
Use a glass enclosure to create a dedicated shower space, while making the room feel larger. To keep the design cohesive, interior designer Allison Knizek chooses a geometric wall tile for inside and outside of the shower.
16Wood Floating Shelves
Turn an awkward alcove into extra storage with a few floating shelves, like Well x Design does here with a raw wood style. Fill each level with modern decor, like crisp white towels, plants and sleek canisters.
17Organic Feel
An essential of the modern aesthetic is natural (or nature-inspired) materials, textures and patterns. Here, designer Meredith Owen keeps the space clean and neutral with marble flooring, light wood cabinetry and a pop of greenery.
18Mix and Match Tiles
Floors, walls, shower: there are so many surfaces that can be tiled in the bathroom. To craft this striking design, Joy Street Design combines various patterns from Artistic Tile.
19Gold Fixtures
Gold accents are a subtle way to add warm to a bathroom space. Opt for a gold bathroom faucet, shower hardware and lighting fixtures — then, sprinkle in decor.
20Subtle Shades
Keep your style clean and minimal while also bringing in calming colors, like pale pinks, light blues or earthy greens.
Checkerboard flooring has a timeless and traditional feel, but can also look super trendy and modern when paired with the right accents. Here, We Three Design goes with white walls, light wood cabinetry and gold hardware.
22Naturally Bright
Consider yourself lucky if your bathroom is flooded with natural light. Elevate that brightness with white cabinetry, overhead lighting and trim like interior designer Bethany Adams does here.
23Dark Shower Tiles
While white shower tiles can help make a space feel larger, dark and deep hues add depth, dimension and contrast (especially when paired with white walls).
24Makeup Station
If you have extra room, build a makeup vanity in the same material as your bathroom sink. Add an acrylic chair and a second mirror, and you’re set.
25Wall of Windows
Use opaque glass windows (even with a bit of texture) in the shower or near a bathtub to bring in natural light without sacrificing privacy.
26Inspired by Nature
Natural wood tones, live greenery and organic textures are great ways to connect back to nature. Here, Collected Interiors takes it a step further with a tree-lined wallpaper.
27Modern Meets Rustic
To create this chic interior, the design team at StruckSured plays with a mix of rustic (textured cabinetry and a distressed area rug) and modern (a marble countertop, white vessel sink and black fixtures).
28Gorgeous Grays
For a modern feel, stick with cool and clean gray hues. To keep the space interesting and avoid a monochrome look, designer Amy Peltier brings in different shades and textures.
29Abstract Art
Use artwork to give your space a pop of color, whether over the bathroom vanity, near the soaking tub or on a blank wall.
30Gray Verus White
If you want contrast but you’re afraid to go too dark, settle on medium gray tones like designer Allison Knizek does here for the walls and countertop.
Post time: Aug-02-2023