Bathroom Renovation? Try These Tips to Create a Modern Bathroom Oasis

The modern aesthetic is a popular style in home architecture, design and décor because of its sleek, minimalist sensibility.

The modern aesthetic is a popular style in home architecture, design and décor because of its sleek, minimalist sensibility.  The modern aesthetic is appealing to a lot of people because it often instills a sense of “zen” in a space, a calm and ordered beauty through simplicity. HGTV explains why the modern aesthetic has stood the test of time and continues to be used in bathroom design, “Modern bathroom design can work well in bathrooms ranging from tiny to titanic, but because of the relatively unadorned, seamless aspects of modern design, this style is particularly attractive for homeowners who wish to maximize a smaller bathroom space.” Just like any design aesthetic, there are many variations within the aesthetic to suit personal tastes and available space but ultimately modern bathrooms tend to be efficient and elegant with understated beauty.

If you are looking to incorporate a modern aesthetic into your bathroom remodel, there are a few tips that can help make choices easier.   First, when choosing sinks or vanities, consider opting for pedestal sinks, sleek design over ornate finishes, or even floating vanities that do not have bases.  Floating vanities and pedestal sinks both help maximize space in small bathrooms but look elegant in large bathrooms as well.  They are minimalist and efficient without sacrificing function and style.  Next, consider a floating tub.  While a built-in tub can be designed to look modern, a free-standing tub not only allows you to take a bath but allows you to infuse more design appeal and interest into a space.  Built-in shelving and cabinetry to organize and/or hide toiletries help keep your bathroom looking un-cluttered and peaceful, which is the goal of modern bathroom design.  Additionally, frameless glass showers remove all of the fuss of finishes and allow your shower design to stand on its own.  When choosing tile for your flooring and shower, there are two unique ways to go – very simple and clean, or interesting geometric patterns.  Both are modern in nature but have different effects depending on your preferences.  Large, simple installations of tile provide continuity, simplicity and minimalism.  Geometric designs often work well where the rest of the finishes in the bathroom are minimalist, therefore accentuating rather than drawing attention away from the geometric tile patterns.  If you do not want to incorporate geometric patterns into your tile but still like the look that geometric shapes provide, consider opting for geometric mirrors which add visual interest.  Finally, hardware in modern bathrooms tends to be very sleek rather than ornate to add to the look of clean lines and simple finishes.  Modern bathrooms stand the test of time, making them an ideal choice when renovating a bathroom.