A modern bathroom, tried on your own bathroom.

What makes a modern bathroom

• Large-format tile. Big tiles with thin grout lines, in grey, beige, white or stone tones.
• A floating vanity. A wall-hung cabinet with a flat front and a simple basin.
• Wall-hung or compact fixtures. A wall-hung toilet and wall-mounted taps keep the floor clear.
• Minimal glass. A frameless shower screen or a walk-in shower in place of a curtain.
• Hidden storage. Recessed niches and mirrored cabinets, so bottles are out of sight.

What to check on your own bathroom

A photo of someone else’s bathroom can’t tell you how the style sits with your light, your proportions and the things you are keeping. These are the points to look at once it is on your photo:

• Tile color in your light. Grey tile can look cold under cool bulbs. Compare a warmer beige or stone tone.
• Plumbing changes. Wall-hung toilets and wall-mounted taps need work inside the wall. Ask a plumber before you count on them.
• Where the design changed the layout. A design can move or add a fixture. Use it for materials and mood, not for positions.

Before

After

Before and after comparison. Drag or use arrow keys to reveal more of either image.

Where it works, and where it doesn’t

It suits small bathrooms, because large tiles and a clear floor make the room feel bigger, and it is easy to clean, with fewer grout lines and edges. It also fits almost any house.

It can feel cold or anonymous. Wood, a plant, warm lighting and textured towels fix that. The wall-hung fittings that define the look also tend to cost more to install than floor-standing ones.

How to see it on your own bathroom

1. Photograph the bathroom. Shoot from the doorway with the lights on, using your phone’s normal 1x lens, so as much of the room as possible is in frame. Very wide-angle shots are the usual cause of odd results.
2. Choose the room and the style. In Remodel, pick Bathroom as the room and Modern as the style. Remodel is designed to keep the shape of the space and its windows and to change the finishes around them.
3. Run a second style on the same photo. Try Coastal next and drag the slider on each. A style is easier to judge beside another one than on its own.
4. Refine the one you keep. On a paid plan, Edit changes one thing you describe and Brush changes only the area you paint over. Designs are saved in your Library beside the original photo.

Styles to compare it with

• Coastal. Lighter and softer, with blues, woven textures and painted wood.
• Minimalist. Plainer still, with fewer materials. This one is included with a free account.
• Zen. The same calm with more wood and stone.

What a design can’t tell you

A design can’t tell you what the work costs, whether a wall can take new tile, or where the plumbing can go. It has no measurements, the tile and fixtures are a look to match and not specific products, and a design can add or move a fixture that isn’t in your room. Check anything like that with a plumber or contractor before you count on it.

What it costs

On the web, Modern is one of the styles that come with every paid plan, starting with Basic at $13 a month, or $91 a year. A free account can try the same photo in Biophilic, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian, Minimalist, Cottage, Contemporary and Farmhouse first. Every paid plan adds Edit and Brush and unlocks all the styles and room types. The pricing page lists what each plan includes.

Common questions

What colors are used in a modern bathroom?

Neutrals: white, grey, beige, greige and stone tones, with black or brushed metal for taps and frames and wood for warmth.

Does a modern bathroom need a walk-in shower?

No. A plain bath with a frameless screen reads as modern too. What matters is simple shapes and little visual clutter.

How do I make a modern bathroom feel warm?

Choose a warm-toned tile, add a wood vanity or shelf, use warm white lighting, and bring in one plant and textured towels.

Is the Modern style free to try on a bathroom?

Not this style. On the web, Modern comes with every paid plan, starting with Basic at $13 a month, or $91 a year. A free account, with starter credits and no card, can try the same bathroom photo in Biophilic, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian, Minimalist, Cottage, Contemporary and Farmhouse. The pricing page lists what each plan includes.