A Compact Modern Bathroom for a Teenager

Talk about your small spaces. In this case we had to squeeze a full bath into a powder room-sized room of only 5’ x 7’. The ceiling height also comes into play sloping downward from 90” to 71” under the roof of a second floor dormer in this Cape-style home. We stripped the room bare and scrutinized how we could minimize the visual impact of each necessary bathroom utility. The bathroom was transitioning along with its occupant from young boy to teenager. The existing bathtub and shower curtain by far took up the most visual space within the room. Eliminating the tub and introducing a curbless shower with sliding glass shower doors greatly enlarged the room. Now that the floor seamlessly flows through out the room it magically feels larger. We further enhanced this concept with a floating vanity. Although a bit smaller than before, it along with the new wall-mounted medicine cabinet sufficiently handles all storage needs. We chose a comfort height toilet with a short tank so that we could extend the wood countertop completely across the sink wall. The longer countertop creates opportunity for decorative effects while creating the illusion of a larger space. Floating shelves to the right of the vanity house more nooks for storage and hide a pop-out electrical outlet. The clefted slate target wall in the shower sets up the modern yet rustic aesthetic of this bathroom, further enhanced by a chipped high gloss stone floor and wire brushed wood countertop. I think it is the style and placement of the wall sconces (rated for wet environments) that really make this space unique. White ceiling tile keeps the shower area functional while allowing us to extend the white along the rest of the ceiling and partially down the sink wall – again a room-expanding trick. This is a small room that makes a big splash!

Modern Elegance - Master Bathroom

Trevor Fulmer Design

Wiri Guest Bathroom

Celia Visser Design Ltd

En Suite Bad in Hofheim am Taunus

Eva Lorey Innenarchitektur

Modern Bath Remodel

Square Inch Design

photography: Viktor Ramos

London Maisonette

Emma Tutill Ltd

Westport Avenue Beach House

Donald William Fairbanks Architect, P.C.

Modern bath with free standing tub & open glass shower

Villa Noale

Giacometti Interiors s.r.l.

Un bagno completo a 5 elementi. La nicchia nella parete doccia permette di tenere in ordine i prodotti per l' igiene ma da un valore estetico al tutto.

Seahurst Waterfront Residence, Seattle WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

White Master Bath.

Cameron Street Coburg

Architect Hewson

The first floor main bathroom has the classic shower over bath option. A timber vanity with a stone basin inset sits against a warm grey oversized tile.

San Francisco Castro Condo Modern

Design Set Match

In the Desert

True Style Life - Interior Design Studio

Primary bath tub and shower.

BATHROOM - Tub-To-Shower, White Mosaic Tile, 12 x 24 Floor, Hex Shower Floor,

Custom Surface Solutions

ustom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 966-8296. This project shows a 8' x 5' "Master Bath" in an older Austin, TX home. The entire bathroom was gutted down to the studs with a tub to shower conversion. The wall tile installed on shower walls and entire right side wall behind vanity PATARA STONE BORGO: WHITE STACKED. The floor tile is 12X24 ALUSTRA REGAL BLACK: REGAL. The shower floor tile is M3X3HEX ALUSTRA REGAL BLACK MAT: OPULENT BRICK. The shower and vanity plumbing fixtures are made by HOMARY. The plumbing fixtures have a brushed brass finish. PLumbing fixtures included Rain Shower System with hand-held and wall mounted vanity faucets. Vanity sinks are Vigo vessel sinks

Modern Bathroom, Gloucestershire

Jessica Elizabeth Interiors

Bondi House

Danny Broe Architect

New bathroom and ensuite - We created luxurious yet natural feeling bathrooms. Blue translucent subways on one wall of each bathroom in a herringbone pattern lend some dynamism and limestone flooring and bath / wall add a timeless natural feel to the bathrooms. A further level of detail was developed by the use of stone niches, mitred stone corners, gold fixtures and custom curved shower screen glass and mirror cabinet.

Porcelain Tile Flooring

Sea Pointe Design & Remodel

Porcelain tile flooring in Satin Nolita Bianco

Space Needle Small Condo Bath

Neil Kelly Company

A fresh and modern design creates a feeling of spaciousness in a small condo bathroom. A simple white floating vanity with a white quartz countertop and black accents. Three whitewashed floating shelves above the toilet. Decorative pendant lighting adds personality along with geometric shower tile in shades of blue and a terrazzo marble floor. Grab bars and a shampoo ledge in the shower add functionality. The curved glass half-wall shower enclosure all but disappears.

Viva La Moderne Master Bathroom

Elite Kitchen & Bath/Express Contracting

A professional couple wanted a luxurious, yet serene master bathroom/spa. They are fascinated with the modern, simple look that exudes beauty and relaxation. Their “wish list”: Enlarged bathroom; walk-in steam shower; heated shower bench built long enough to lay on; natural light; easy to maintain; modern shower fixtures. The interior finishes had to be soothing and beautiful. The outcome is spectacular!

Serenity

Odin Industrial Design

Modern Bathroom Design Ideas with a Floating Vanity

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.