If you’re remodeling a bathroom in a modern home, you’ll be inspired by some of these examples from prominent designers. The fresh flowers definitely make the room here. Not only do they add a touch of color (which you can change according to your mood), but they also make the bathroom less sterile, and more homey and welcoming. This bathroom uses a “wet-room” style and distinctly modern elements: geometrical shapes in basic squares, a monochrome color scheme, and minimal decorative elements (again, a few flowers seem to do the trick). This one definitely has more decoration than most modern bathrooms, but the decorative items are simple, with basic shapes: empty frames, paddles, and candles.
Read more about our Diversity and Inclusion Pledge to make The Spruce a site where all feel welcome. This bathroom definitely has “minimal footprint” in mind. Every element is chosen to occupy as little space as possible—both physically and aesthetically. The transparent tub definitely makes this space! Note how the temperature control handles for the sink are on the side, rather than on the top next to the faucet. This is an interesting choice that brings more attention to the rectangular shapes that dominate this bathroom. The light wood furniture and white fixtures bring a needed touch of light, color, and organic feel. Notice the minimal hardware and how the shape of the sinks echoes the size and shape of the tiles. This bathroom is certainly stark but also rather serene. You can easily imagine freeing your mind from daily worries in a space that has nothing to distract you. In this modern bathroom, found on Homestratosphere, it’s the rounded corners of the vanity that gives the space its mid-century vibe. The dark wood paneling contrasting the neutral beige tile also contributes to this typically mid-century modern bathroom. The distressed wood of the floating shelf and single wooed chair adds a touch of organic material that makes all the difference here. Definitely on the masculine side, this bathroom is a cool, intriguing exploration of modern design features. Of course, the predominance of white—along with the lack of decorative elements—makes this bathroom eminently modern. The tile adds some visual movement to the design while recalling the shape of the river rock. Modern features include the all-over dark tile, the simple shapes of the tub and toilet, and the decorative touch via plants and flowers. But the most interesting thing in this bathroom is the cool geometric mosaic: Are they cubes or hexagons? The tiles provide visual interest and movement. Modern bathrooms can accommodate color very well, especially if it’s a single, bright shade. Yellow (as in this contemporary primary bathroom) red, blue, or green—as long as it’s a saturated hue and used as an accent, it will enhance your modern design. The flowers on the windowsill and the cowhide rug add softness and warmth in what would otherwise be a stark and minimal space.
