Modern Bathroom Ideas: How to Design a Modern Bathroom

A contemporary bathroom must be beautiful to look at, practical in everyday use, easy to keep clean and user-friendly. Here are our best modern bathroom ideas, showcasing how to get the bathroom of your dreams.

Table of Contents

1 – A Contemporary Bath + Wall Mounted Bath Filler

A modern bathroom must include a beautifully designed contemporary-look bath. A back-to-wall bath, paired with a super modern wall-mounted bath filler gives exactly the right modern-luxe look for this bathroom. This is our Stafford Essential Back-to-Wall Bath, which is 1700mm long. Here we have kept the sleek minimalist style by teaming it with simple wall-mounted taps. A dark-coloured floor also emphasises the curved shape of the bath itself – try Chess Matt Black Ceramic Floor Tiles from Tile Mountain.

A sleek, white back to wall bathtub in a modern bathroom setting. The bathroom features minimalist decor with a neutral colour palette, including a textured wall and a black floor. Above the bath, a simple yet elegant line art drawing in a wooden frame adds a touch of artistic sophistication. A small ledge holds a vase with green foliage and a few stylish books, enhancing the contemporary aesthetic. — Above, Stafford Essential 1700mm Back to Wall Bath in Lucite Acrylic, with Trent Chrome Wall Mounted Bath Filler

2 – Choose Balc Taps as a Focus

Matt black taps, shower fittings and accessories are a striking way of keeping the focus on modern bathroom ideas. Black accessories add a contemporary touch, with black being a surprisingly easy colour to include in a scheme. It will add focus to a white, ivory or neutral colour theme, and can bring together strands of bright colour pops too. Our Aire taps are also available in Brushed Brass as well as Matt Black, with matching bath filler and bath filler/hand-held shower hose also included in the Aire collection.

A modern bathroom sink area featuring a matt black basin mixer tap with sleek, angular lines. The backdrop consists of a geometric white tile pattern that adds texture and visual interest. On the countertop, a beige liquid soap dispenser and a natural soap bar in a wooden dish complement the contemporary design. The combination of matt black and white elements creates a stylish and sophisticated look. — Above, Aire Matt Black Basi Mixer Tap with Lever Operation

3 – Include a Sleek Modern Mirror

A round mirror is perfect for this modern-luxe scheme, with the circular theme repeated in the choice of taps and countertop basins. Soft pink neutrals are also perfect modern ideas for new bathrooms, and these gentle shades also work extremely well with the warm tones of brushed brass. Large-format marble and onyx-style wall tiles are also a good way of bringing a sense of modern opulence to a new bathroom scheme. There is a wide choice of mirrors in the Bathroom Mountain collection, including illuminated mirror versions.

A chic and serene bathroom vanity area featuring a round brushed brass mirror above a sleek white vessel sink. The wall is adorned with a subtle marble texture, enhancing the elegant atmosphere. A brushed brass wall-mounted faucet complements the mirror, adding a touch of luxury. The countertop is decorated with a pink blossoming branch and ribbed beige vase, along with neatly arranged toiletries including liquid soap dispensers and neatly folded white towels, creating a harmonious and inviting space. — Above, Seline Brushed Brass Round Bathroom Mirror, shown with Louisiana Round Counter Top Basin

4 – Choose a Contemporary Wall-Hung Vanity

When designing a modern bathroom, remember that including wall-hung furniture is a very definite way of creating a sleek and contemporary look. Whether there’s enough room for a single standard-width unit, a double or an extra wide version, that choice will help define your new, modern look. Wall-hung cabinetry also has the advantage of making the room appear larger, as the amount of floor space visible is increased. An extra wide basin also adds to the sense of luxury and space.

A modern bathroom vanity featuring a wall-hung basin with sleek, curved drawers in a glossy tungsten grey finish. The basin has a smooth, white surface with a minimalist chrome faucet. The background wall is adorned with vertical pink panels. adding a touch of colour and texture. A small glass vase with green foliage sits on the countertop, enhancing the fresh and contemporary design. The floor is finished with elegant white marble tiles, completing the sophisticated look. — Above, Bali Tungsten Grey Wall Hung Basin Drawer Vanity 1000mm

5 – Include a Contemporary Rimless Toilet

Upgrade your toilet to a rimless design, which is much easier to keep clean and hygienic. If you haven’t replaced your cloakroom or bathroom for a few years, you may be new to the latest design updates that can improve the useability of the loo! The rimless design is easier to clean, soft-close lids are just a nice feature (they don’t crash down noisily in the middle of the night!), and the latest toilet seats have an easy release mechanism so it can be removed for cleaning or adjustment, and many toilets are now available in a slightly higher ‘comfort height’ which Is a bonus for elderly or less able-bodies users. A dual flush mechanism helps save water, and slim cistern designs help create a more usable floor space in smaller rooms.

A stylish and contemporary bathroom featuring a white pedestal sink and a rimless close couple toilet with a soft-close seat. The walls are decorated with a modern two-tone design, with the lower half painted in a warm pink and the upper half featuring a playful line art wallpaper with abstract faces. A round mirror with a black frame hangs above the sink, which has a black faucet and matching black accessories, including a towel ring and toilet roll holder. A window with a black frame and a potted plant on the sill adds a natural touch of greenery to the space. The black and white striped floor completes the modern look. — Above, Orlando Rimless Close Coupled Toilet with Soft Close Seat

6 – Brushed Brass is a Must Have

A luxury modern scheme will always be upgraded to super-luxe with the inclusion of warm golden finishes. Our brushed brass taps top up that sense of luxury, and our latest designs include a ‘knurled’ pattern, which is a cross-hatch section of decoration around the top band of the tap. We love the combination of the soft green shade alongside brushed brass, as it creates a thoroughly modern look which echoes the trend for natural and botanical schemes. Our Medway mixers are also available in a taller version to team with countertop basins.

A modern bathroom sink with a sleek brushed brass faucet featuring a knurled handle. The faucet is turned on, with water gracefully flowing into the white basin. The backdrop consists of glossy green tiles arranged in a vertical pattern, adding a touch of elegance and natural colour to the space. On the countertop, a wooden tray holds a potted plant and various toiletry items enhancing the fresh and contemporary aesthetic of the bathroom. — Above, Medway Brushed Brass Basin Mixer Tap

7 – Space-Saving Modern Bathroom Ideas

If your current bathroom project is finding and creating space for a new cloakroom, then any space-saving concept will probably come in very handy. One of our best space-saving modern bathroom ideas is the clever combination of a toilet and a hand-wash basin. This is quite possibly one of the best space-saving ideas ever, allowing a tiny cloakroom to accommodate loo and hand-wash facilities in a tiny area – without compromising on floor space.

A modern, pace saving bathroom fixture featuring a combined wash basin and toilet unit. The compact design has a sleek white finish, with a black tap mounted on the basin at the top of the toilet tank. The wall behind the unit is adorned with exposed brick, adding an industrial touch to the contemporary setup. The floor is dark, contrasting with the white fixtures. Above the unit, part of a round mirror with a black frame is visible, enhancing the stylish and functional design of the bathroom. — Above, Boston 2-in-1 Combined Wash Basin Rimless Toilet with Premium Soft Close Slim Seat

8 – Super-Chic Floor Standing Bath Shower Mixer

If your brand-new super-modern bathroom is going to include a freestanding bath, then the choice of an accompanying floor-standing bath-shower mixer set is going to be very important. Once again we’re bringing attention to a beautiful, brushed brass finish, as it definitely adds that all-important sense of absolute indulgence to a luxury bathroom. Our Severn design, shown in detail here, is a stunning finishing touch to a contemporary scheme.

A luxurious freestanding bath shower mixer tap in brushed brass, elegantly designed with a modern aesthetic. The tap features a sleek spout with water gracefully flowing into a bathtub, accompanied by a handheld shower attachment. The background showcases a sophisticated hexagonal white marble tile wall, enhancing the opulent feel of the bathroom. The combination of brushed brass and marble wall tiles creates a striking and elegant contrast, adding a touch of contemporary luxury to the space. — Above, Severn Brushed Brass Freestanding Bath Shower Mixer Tap, also in Matt Black and Chrome

With that, you have our top modern bathroom ideas, perfect for bathrooms in need of a refresh to enhance that contemporary vibe! Be sure to tag us in pictures of your space with our products over on Instagram, @Bathroommountainuk, we love seeing your designs!