53 Modern Bathroom Ideas to Upgrade Your Space

Walk-In Shower

A large walk-in shower will give your bathroom a modern feel. Desiree Burns Interiors finished this bathroom with white paint, wood and woven accents, brass fixtures, and a wall of green accent tile in the large modern shower separated with a sleek panel of reeded glass.

Geometric Tile

Add interest to a modern bathroom with geometric tile. Erin Williamson Design chose large format black hex tiles with white grout that run from the backsplash to the flooring.

Bonus Storage

Look for opportunities to add storage to a smaller bathroom in unexpected places. In this bathroom designed by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design, the window becomes an open-faced cabinet with the addition of shelves.

Stone Slab Walls

A stone slab shower wall will give your bathroom a dramatic feel. CW Design used a black-and-white slab with plenty of movement that creates a focal point in this neutral bathroom.

Open Bathroom

If your primary suite includes an open bathroom, use a half wall to add privacy. This compact primary suite from Fantastic Frank includes a solid half wall finished in the same light beige stucco as the rest of the room that also helps to structure the smaller space. The WC is located behind a door next to the sink.

Modern Shower Bench

Make your half-wall shower do double duty with the addition of an integrated shower bench.

Michelle Berwick Design added a stone pony wall to separate the walk-in shower from the toilet in the corner. The half wall is outfitted with a practical shower niche to store shampoo and soap.

Mosaic Tile Words

A mosaic tile word or phrase will add a fun surprise element for a kids' or a guest bathroom. Michelle Berwick Design added a casual greeting on the floor of this bright modern bathroom.

Custom Window

A statement window in an unconventional shape will add a custom feel to a modern bathroom. Erin Williamson Design chose an octagonal shower window that brings light into the modern space decorated with white subway tile walls, patterned tile floors, black plumbing fixtures, and a walnut vanity.

Natural Wood

Create a modern rustic feel in your bathroom by adding decorative wood beams to the ceiling.

Marie Flanigan Interiors mixed different wood tones and finishes for a layered look, from the rustic beams to the sleek sink vanity to the antique chest on the far wall.

Square Tiles

Instead of go-to subway tiles, Max Humphrey and Beebe Skidmore for Emily Henderson Design covered the walls of this simple bathroom with square blush pink tiles that complement white hex tile flooring for a soft modern look.

Doorless Doorway

Part of what makes a bathroom feel modern is a focus on natural light and views. This primary bathroom from Brophy Interiors has clean lines and a cased opening to the bedroom that maximizes sightlines to the ocean views beyond while allowing natural light to flow through the spaces.

Wet Room

Give your bathroom an open feel by choosing a wet room-style layout. Home Consultant paired a doorless shower with a soaking tub and doors that lead out to a private patio in this primary bathroom in Los Angeles. A wet room is also a smart choice to maximize a smaller space.

Minimalist Bathroom

Leave plenty of space around a standalone bathtub to create a modern minimalist feel. Rather than filling the space in this large bathroom, Michelle Berwick Design focused on a hero piece—a garden tub floating in front of a large window—and kept the rest of the room uncluttered and focused on the essentials.

Textured Walls

Trade tiles and grout for a uniform finish to create a minimalist feel in your bathroom. Brophy Interiors chose a soothing medium gray textured finish in this modern shower that is contrasted with shiny gold-toned plumbing fixtures.

Uniform Wall and Floor Tile

For a streamlined modern look, use the same tile on walls and floors. Michelle Berwick Design chose small hexagonal white penny tiles with black grout on the wall and floor in this black-and-white bathroom.

Vintage Modern Sink

Timeless vintage design with clean lines and iconic shapes can make a bathroom feel modern. Becca Interiors anchored this bright powder room with a classic bucket sink, and finished it with white walls, black geometric floor tiles, a modern glass medicine cabinet, and a pair of wall-mounted planters.

All-White Bathroom

Choose an all-white palette to make your bathroom feel instantly modern. Living with Lolo mixed slab tiles on the walls and bench and hexagonal tiles on the floor and ceiling to add subtle pattern and variation to the monochromatic look.

Playful Bathroom Tile

Add playfulness to your shower walls, backsplash, or wainscoting with colorful tile. Studio Peake injected whimsy into this London bathroom using a mix of blue and white fish scale tiles, trading clean lines for something more organic.

Wood Finishes

Add warmth to a modern bathroom with wood finishes. Erin Williamson Design paired wall paneling and cabinetry with black hardware and lighting fixtures that echo the geometric patterned floor tile.

Modern Sink Vanity

A custom sink vanity will add a luxury feel to a modern bathroom that mixes in traditional elements like custom millwork. Urbanology Designs paired the statement sink vanity with dark finishes, bronze accents, and bespoke millwork for a sumptuous result.

Square Tub

Choose a square tub to add Japanese-inspired flair to a bathroom niche. In this space from Max Humphrey and Beebe Skidmore for Emily Henderson Design, the square bathtub niche is tiled with two-tone tiles in complementary colors.

Moroccan Mirrors

Add interest to a neutral modern bathroom with a pair of arched Moroccan-style mirrors, like this space from Erin Williamson Design.

Barn Doors

Add privacy to a modern farmhouse bathroom with a pair of barn doors of any style to make your space feel updated. KG Designs framed the opening to this spacious primary bathroom with a pair of barn doors that can be slid shut when the need arises.

Modern Mirror

Give a simple powder room a current feel with a modern mirror, like this space from Desiree Burns Interiors.

Black-and-White Tile

Make a modern bathroom shower stall more dynamic by mixing black and white tiles in solid and geometric patterns, like this space from Erin Williamson Design.

Mismatched Tile

Instead of sticking to neutral tones, add color and pattern to a modern bathroom with a mix of tiles. Studio Peake brought a sense of spontaneity to this small London bathroom using mismatched tiles on the walls and flooring.

Bathroom Gallery Wall

Decorate a modern bathroom with a bold black gallery wall displaying a mix of art and photos, like this space from Brexton Cole Interiors.

Black Ceiling

Make a modern bathroom a little moodier by painting the ceiling black, like this high-contrast space from Erin Williamson Design.

Zellige Tiles

Handmade zellige tiles will add texture to a bathroom with slick finishes and a modern bathtub like this space from Brophy Interiors.

Window Seat

Add modern comfort to a spacious bathroom with a window seat, like this space from Desiree Burns Interiors that makes good use of an oversized arched window with a view of the great outdoors.

Black-and-White Photography

Decorate a modern bathroom with framed black-and-white photography like this space from Brophy Interiors.

Gold-Toned Hardware

Modernize a rustic bathroom with black wood paneling on the walls with white marble-effect floor tiles and countertops and shiny brass fixtures, like this mountain home bathroom renovation from Emily Henderson Design.

Abstract Wallpaper

Make a bold statement in a smaller bathroom using abstract shapes on the walls and flooring, like this New York City apartment bathroom from interior designer Alvin Wayne.

Floating Shower Shelves

Instead of a shower niche, hang some black floating shelves to modernize shower walls while adding storage, like this space from Louis Duncan-He Designs.

Green Bathroom Tile

Bold green vertical stacked tiles give this shower from Max Humphrey and Beebe Skidmore for Emily Henderson Design a striking modern look that is perfectly on trend.

Color Block Tiles

Use affordable subway tiles to create a color-blocked pattern on bathroom walls. K Shan Design chose wide horizontal stripes that also make a smaller space look wider and feel bigger.

Heavily Veined Marble

Create a warm modern bathroom with a mix of wood and marble finishes and brass-toned lighting fixtures, like this space from Jessica Nelson Design. Choose a heavily veined slab of stone with plenty of movement for a modern feel.

Glass Shower Box

A glass shower box with metal frames will lend your bathroom an open, modern feel, like this space from Leclair Decor.

Full-Wall Mirror

A full-wall mirror will maximize natural light from a window opposite, making your modern bathroom feel bigger and brighter. Leclair Decor embedded sconces in a mirror panel above the floating sink vanity for a streamlined look.

Glass Shower Doors

Glass shower doors are sleeker than shower curtains and will give your space a modern look, like this corner shower from Leclair Decor.

Curved Shower Door

Modernize the look of a shower-tub combo with a curved glass splash guard, like this bright space from Leclair Decor. An arched bath mat with a motivational message mimics the shape of the glass while adding a shot of color.

Dark Bathroom Finishes

Mix white walls with darker finishes for a modern look. Jessica Nelson Design paired a dark wood vanity with a chunky marble top and integrated backsplash that houses the sink taps.

All-Over Bathroom Tile

Give your bathroom a minimalist modern feel by tiling every wall from floor to ceiling in a soothing hue, like this blue-gray bathroom space from Emily Henderson Design.

Midcentury Modern Bathroom

Renovate a midcentury modern bathroom with both vintage and contemporary elements to create a fresh and current feel. Michelle Boudreau Design mixed terrazzo flooring, retro-inspired lighting and seating, floating vanities, and a streamlined oval tub for a timeless mix of old and new.

Industrial Modern Bathroom

With their large volumes, mixed materials, and exposed ceilings, industrial bathrooms always feel modern. Will Brown Interiors finished this spacious room with earth tone finishes in shades of rust and brown for a warmer feel.

Modern Light Fixtures

Choose modern light fixtures to complement a bathroom finished with light woods and marble, like this space from Jessica Nelson Design.

Suspended Toilet

Suspended toilets make a bathroom feel updated and are easier to clean. Interior designer Maite Granda used the ledge created by the hidden plumbing behind the toilet to display art, plants, and decorative items.

Bare Windows

If your bathroom includes a large window with a leafy private view, leave windows bare to maximize light. This breezy modern bathroom from Will Brown Interiors has light blue walls and plants for an indoor-outdoor feel.

Decorative Towel Ladder

Simple bathroom accessories can make your bathroom feel more modern. Britt Design Studio leaned a decorative ladder in the corner by the bathtub that holds towels and lends the space a more casual feel.

Modern Wall Decor

Accessorize a white-walled bathroom with simple framed abstract prints. Kate Marker Interiors paired the wall decor with a vintage rug and brass accents for a modern feel.

Backlighted Mirror

Create a streamlined feel in a modern bathroom by backlighting the mirror over the vanity. The balanced light will also create a more flattering glow when you gaze at your reflection.

Geometric Bathroom Rug

Tile isn't the only way to introduce some geometric pattern to a modern bathroom. Try a geometric bath rug or runner instead.

Custom Bathtub Surround

This spacious modern all-white bathroom from Lars Gitz Architects includes a sofa, a double-sided fireplace, and a bed of river rock surrounding the tub.