The 6 latest trends for a modern bathroom design

Lily Cichanowicz Lily Cichanowicz
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Modern chic styles are coming back in a really big way. If you’re wondering how to style your bathroom, we are here to suggest you go modern! Modern refers to design styles that came about during the post-World War II era. The modern style we know today was largely developed in the Nordic countries, a precursor to Scandinavian design. They are geared toward angular geometric shapes and futuristic furnishings. Modern bathrooms in particular are simple and sleek with a focus on high quality materials. Your bathroom will be both efficient and aesthetically pleasing. Due to its aesthetic simplicity, going modern in your bathroom’s interior design will take minimal effort with all the reward. Plus, your bathroom will look great in a modern makeover, no matter its size. Check out this six-step guide to making the modern bathroom of your dreams.

Black faucet

Modern design is known for its definitive break from preceding styles of design. Therefore, it tends to be striking in both its geometry and its gestalt. In modern spaces, design is functional. Therefore interesting shapes and colours must be added to otherwise ordinary items in the bathroom. A retro chic idea you can easily employ in your bathroom is to go with black faucets. Conventionally speaking, faucets tend to be white or chromatic. This is a unique way to incorporate some black into the bathroom, as black is a trendy base colour in the modern look. This bathroom by Denise Barretto Arquitetura serves as a great example of the successful implementation of a black faucet. It adds just the right touch to transform this bathroom into a definitively modern space.

Metro tiling will thrive in the modern bathroom

Mozaiki z płytek, Deeco Deeco Modern bathroom

Metro tiling in the bathroom is another perfect modern twist on an age-old tradition. For millennia ceramic tiling has been employed in bathing rooms. Tiles exist in modern form too, but they are distinct from other brands of tiling in their simplicity. They sometimes even carry a rather industrial quality. Such is the case with metro tiles, which are plain oblong tiles that create a brick style pattern. These tiles bring in a more urban vibe that works wonderfully with modern styles, especially when employed in neutral black, white and grey colour tones. In this bathroom for instance, these white enamel tiles stand out beautifully in this black and white bathroom. Interestingly, they actually bring a certain crisp elegance to the space despite the fact that they are unpretentious. They are just the right touch in completing the modern look.

A modern variation on the essentials: the freestanding washbasin

You may have noticed a trend in freestanding washbasins in the bathroom. This concept is quite different than its pre-world war two predecessors because of its shape and style. In modern design the sink can take the form of a freestanding bowl shaped basin adhered to a floating shelf or countertop. Alternatively, the modern washstand can be rectangular in shape. In this bathroom, the beauty lies in its decorative simplicity. It is an exemplary rendition of the fact that modern design is more about creating innovative variations of the essentials than it is about adding unnecessary decorative detail. Sometimes the freestanding washbasin can stand independently from the countertop, as you will see in other bathrooms in this idea book. As long as it’s freestanding it is likely to fit in your modern style bathroom. Add a sleek, thin faucet and the look is complete.

Warm wooden tiling

If you still feel a bit sceptical about using cool concretes or uniform metro tiling in your bathroom, there is another modern alternative. Perhaps tilling in timber designs is just the thing for you. This bathroom certainly debunks the notion that modern bathrooms are cold and inhospitable. The wooden tones bring a pleasant sense of warmth to the room. They work nicely in the existing light, which illuminates the honey hues in this wooden tiling. We also love that the wood in this particular bathroom works to divide the space. You can of course opt for wood floors in the bathroom as part of the modern style. Just remember, that it is critical to invest in high quality wood for the modern look to work best. Darker woods like cherry or mahogany go phenomenally in the modern bathroom as well.

Cool concrete

It is important to mention that although the modern bathroom is rather minimal, take care in selecting high quality materials. This is because the fundamental elements of any given room in modern design must speak for themselves as they alone create the decorative essence of the room. Continuing with our black, white and grey scheme, give concrete tiling a try. Going concrete might seem heavy and sterile on first thought, but the clouded texture in these tiles is actually quite pleasing with the white and chrome accenting of the appliances. We would even go as far as to say that the concrete in this bathroom gives the space a sophisticated look. The way the light hits various levels of the room differently gives the room dimension despite the fact that the entire thing is done in the same material.

Perhaps no tiles at all

If you really want to divest from the traditional, feel free to ditch tiles in the modern bathroom altogether. This bathroom’s muted grey colour tone is still dynamic due to the way the wall’s texturing interacts with the light. It is a refreshing take on the notion that bathrooms ought to be all marble and tile. What really makes the look modern is the colour scheme itself. Sticking with the black, white, and grey colour scheme will take care of half the battle in achieving the right modern look. The addition of the freestanding tub and thin faucet are welcome contemporary variations on mid-century modern design. The bathroom still appears inviting and opulent despite its no-frills appearance. The addition of the off-white flowers is all the décor this room needs.

If you found this Ideabook helpful, check out these six tips to retro style your home

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