By Kerry Hale

Minimalist Bathroom Ideas

  • Tuesday 20 August 2024
  • 3 minute read

The modern, clean look means minimalist bathrooms work well in any home. Besides being stylish, a minimalist design can make cleaning your bathroom easier. What’s not to love? Discover how to create a minimalist bathroom in our guide, from choosing the right colour palette to incorporating subtle storage and sleek fixtures.

How can I make my bathroom minimalist?

Although minimalism often conjures up images of a black and white colour scheme and modern furnishings, fixtures and decorative accessories, you can create a minimalist bathroom unique to your taste. For example, if you love bright colours or antique wood cabinetry, it’s easy to incorporate these into your bathroom design. 

The key to achieving a minimalist bathroom is to keep the space as clutter-free as possible while ensuring it works for your home and lifestyle.

1. Choose a simple colour palette

Neutral shades like white, beige, grey and black are some of the most popular for minimalist interiors. These colour palettes are timeless and look great in any home. But you can choose any colours you like, as long as the space doesn’t feel too busy. 

We recommend choosing a maximum of two colours for your minimalist bathroom and avoiding bold patterns, whether wallpaper or tiles. Instead, use natural, textured materials, like wood, marble or metal, to add interest. 

Looking for more inspiration? Discover the best ways to add colour to your bathroom or explore the top bathroom design trends for 2023 in our dedicated guides.

2. Create clean lines

Clean lines create a coherent, minimalist look, easy to achieve with wall or floor tiles. Minimalism can be applied no matter which tile shape, size, colour or layout you choose, provided you use the same simple tiles throughout your space. 

Your bathroom layout is one of the best ways to create clean lines, ensuring your shower enclosure, bath, sink, toilet, shelving, and cabinets are well-placed within the space so your bathroom doesn’t feel cluttered or cramped. For example, if you have built-in cabinets around the sink, ensure the top is in line with the toilet for a clean look.

3. Keep the space uncluttered

Minimalist bathrooms should be clean and uncluttered. Storage is the best way to achieve this, whether shelves, cupboards or towel hooks. We recommend under-sink cabinets or a mirrored medicine cabinet above the sink to maximise space and hide toiletries. This keeps windowsills, shower enclosures and the area around the sink clutter-free. 

Along with adequate storage, one of the best ways to ensure a tidy bathroom is opting for a ‘less is more’ approach with furniture and accessories. The number of decorative elements will depend on your bathroom size. A couple of wall-hung prints, plants and a stylish soap dispenser are all you need to personalise the space while keeping the design minimal.

4. Incorporate modern fixtures

Modern fixtures are one of the best ways to achieve a minimalist bathroom design, adding the finishing touches to your space. From digital showers with a minimalist, rear-fed design to modern mixer showers and stylish electric showers, we have plenty of options at Mira. You’ll also find contemporary taps in various finishes, including chrome and matt black. 

The ultra-modern Atom Black shower range is a stylish addition to any minimalist bathroom, offering a luxurious deluge showerhead and detachable handset. Choose from ERV and ED models to suit your bathroom configuration.

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