8 Bathroom Design Ideas For a Modern Remodeling Project

A focal point of any bathroom is always the shower. If you're looking to update this space with a truly modern design, it’s time to ditch the shower curtain and look for a material that will stand the test of time, and look sleek doing it. Glass shower doors are a solution for anyone looking to open up a small space or just add an elegant touch to an open floor plan. 

Another benefit to glass shower doors is that they will show off the stonework or tile designs that would otherwise be obscured from view. Frameless shower doors with a clear finish as shown here result in a clean and modern look that opens up the space and keeps it airy and light. Glass shower doors come in many different configurations, and can slide, pivot, or be barrier-free depending on your preference. 

In modern bathroom design, there is hardly a more luxurious element than a freestanding soaker tub. If you’re ready to take out the shower-bath combo that was installed in your home in the 80s and truly update your bathroom, a standalone tub can provide a relaxing spa experience  and act as a centerpiece to focus the rest of your design around. 

With this option, you’ll also likely want to install a shower in your bathroom, so make accommodations for both when making your renovation plans. Curbless showers make a great complement to standalone tubs in spaces that are large enough to accommodate them, and enhance the spa-like feel. 

When a room looks cold and bare, something that can always add vibrancy is the natural tones of wood. This material can inject life and energy into a bathroom by adding color and texture to the space. Wood is also very versatile: in addition to classic choices such as wood shelving and vanities, you can create an accent wall inside your shower or around your tub with treated wood, and even consider using wood flooring in your space.

One way to get the look of wood floors in a bathroom but not have to worry about water damage is to install a luxury vinyl plank product, which will be able to withstand droplets of water and steam. This ensures that it will not be damaged by water and steam. Luxury vinyl flooring comes in many different styles, colors, and finishes, so you can have your pick! 

One of the easiest ways to upgrade your bathroom to a modern design is with a floating vanity. Space-saving and chic, floating vanities are attached to the wall but do not touch the floor, giving the illusion that they are suspended in the air. A sleek way to merge storage space, functionality, and beauty, floating vanities are a great bathroom design idea for both large and small spaces. 

Floating vanities are incredibly versatile and come in many different sizes, styles, and finishes. Storage options include standard drawers, cabinets, and even open shelves. No matter what kind of floating vanity you choose, make sure that the color and design merges with the rest of the room. If you're looking for a subtle vanity, match the color or finish of the piece to the color of the wall behind it. If you want your vanity to stand out in a modern bathroom, paint it in a bright color to serve as an accent piece. 

Sometimes, going with what’s trendy when you remodel all or part of your home can backfire in five, 10, or 20 years when that style is no longer in fashion. But, there is a way to incorporate a particular trend or fad into your bathroom renovation project by adding just a few of those elements to your design while keeping the overall look simple and modern. In this example, shiplap, a trough sink, and wood countertop make a nod to contemporary farmhouse style, while the simple color palette and uncluttered space keeps this bathroom design idea modern and refined. 

Other simple ways to incorporate rustic farmhouse elements to your space include small touches like antique industrial light fixtures, old glass bottles, tin buckets, and anything that looks like it could have belonged in your grandfather’s barn. Paired with matte black faucets and drawer pulls and crisp white walls, this style of farmhouse decorating is all about bringing in country and farm life components while adding a bright and modern twist.

An easy way to add undeniable appeal to an otherwise plain bathroom is to use a variety of patterns. Whether used in a monochromatic palette or in combination with other neutral colors, mixed patterns can create visual interest while still maintaining cohesivity. 

Floor tiles and wall tiles are an obvious choice for pattern mixing, but there are many other options for achieving an effective pattern-on-pattern look. A patterned accent rug on top of a patterned tile floor can create interest for the eye, and keeping these elements in the same color family can make the effect a subtle one. 

Marble is a timeless material for bathrooms, serving as an elegant and luxurious design feature in any size space. Durable and water resistant when properly treated, marble is often chosen for bathrooms as a tile alternative. In modern bathroom design, black marble is becoming increasingly popular, especially when used as an accent wall amid lighter-colored marble. Next to the contrasting white and simplistic decor in this bathroom design idea, black marble works particularly well. 

This Scandi-chic boho bathroom idea takes wood accents to another level. The matching wood tones are carried throughout the flooring, shelving, and even pendant lights above the vanity, bringing a cohesivity to the space. The rest of the bathroom is kept bright with white paint and minimal decor in true Scandinavian style. Storage options provide extra utility, and with a bit of natural greenery, this minimalistic, Nordic-inspired space is everything we love about modern bathroom design. 

What’s great about minimalist style like this is its versatility. The decorative elements in this bathroom could easily be swapped out and mixed with other styles to create a space that is truly unique, all while retaining the great bones of this carefully designed layout. 

We hope that some of these bathroom design ideas have been an inspiration for planning out your own modern bathroom remodel. All that’s left is to get started! Remodeling Expo Center can help with all aspects of your bathroom remodeling project, from concept and design to demolition and renovation.