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5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

 

I am so excited about sharing this summer refresh of our master bathroom with you!

A few months ago I shared the before & after pictures of our renovated bathroom & ever since then our bathroom has sat empty & in great need of decor. So last week Roger & I went on a special date that started with Target & ended with homemade pasta. We kept joking that it was the perfect date night for me because it involved shopping at one of my favorite stores & eating some of my favorite food.

Although the best part about the date was that it kept going. The next day I was able to decorate our bathroom with all of the treasures we picked up from Target!

But before I share my tips on how to decorate a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro, I thought I would share a little bit with you on how we designed our minimalist modern bathroom.

 

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

 

When we renovated our master bathroom last fall we chose to not include a bathtub. We knew it would minimize the space available for a large walk-in rain shower & it would make our moderately sized bathroom appear much smaller. While a bathtub is great, it isn’t something that is used on a daily basis, at least we don’t. So we decided that since there was a whole mini room upstairs (off of the main bathroom) dedicated to just a tub overlooking the valley below we really didn’t need to over clutter our master bath with a bathtub. 

This is one of those decisions I definitely don’t regret because it has helped us create a modern minimalist bathroom theme that we love & fully use.

While the layout of our bathroom is now permanent with the renovations being completed, the minimal bathroom decor is not. For the last week, I have been moving them about to find just the right balance. I believe my favorite combination is the art & reed diffuser above the toilet, with the Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong® Mega Rolls in a stand next to it, the stool next to the shower with fresh flowers & a candle, with the vanity topped with a terrarium, geode, & candle.

I love how there is a hint of calming purple in each section of our bathroom without being overwhelming & how each item has a purpose or meaning without creating clutter or chaos.

Which leads me to these 5 simple tips to help you easily decorate a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

 

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

 

1. The Basics

The first step to creating a clean modern minimal bathroom is to remove everything from your bathroom & only place the essential items back into your bathroom.

An easy way to do this is to take everything out of drawers & cabinets & place it on your bed. Then set a timer for 5-10 minutes & place everything into three piles; keep, donate, & trash. The longer you consider if you should keep it, the less you will be willing to part with the item. So work quickly. Chances are you don’t need 7 shades of pink nail polish, but maybe your nieces would like them!

Once you know what you want to keep, carefully arrange them into all of your drawers & cabinets, leaving as little as possible on your bathroom vanity. For cleanliness reasons we even like to keep our toothbrushes in our vanity cabinets because the toilet is not in a separate room.

Every item should have a purpose & a place.

 

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

 

2. Color Pattern

Choosing clean & neutral colors are key.

We chose grey & white, with elements of natural wood & hints of purple. We love the simpleness of this color combination & how it creates the appearance & feel of a spa bathroom.

 

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

 

3. Practicality 

Picking decor items that are practical & useful are an easy way to ensure you keep your modern bathroom looking minimal, composed, & clean.

While many bathrooms have shelving over their toilet to decorate we chose to hang a pretty piece of art from Target above the toilet & a small stool that had both decorative & practical purposes. The art adds balance to this part of our bathroom, both in space & by adding another hint of purple to the room. I might sound like an old woman saying this, but I like having a stool to place my foot on while applying lotion.

As we didn’t want to drill any holes into the wall tile we chose a toilet paper stand to hold the Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong® Mega Rolls we picked up from Target. And if you haven’t picked up a package of Quilted Northern® Mega Rolls recently you will want to make a special trip to your local Target because each roll contains 4 regular rolls in one, which means they will last longer. That’s one less thing to worry about! 

You can even see how full those Quilted Northern® Mega Rolls look on our new toilet paper stand! 

 

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

 

4. Meaningfulness

While not every piece of art &/or decor is practical it is important to add pieces that have a meaning or purpose. Whether it’s a piece with a special memory or simply creating balance by grouping items in threes. 

And just as the art added balance to one side of our bathroom, we wanted to add decorative & purposeful art between the sinks of our vanity. The geode, which has a few purplish/grey veins, was one of our favorite pieces that we found at Target. The geodes were labeled as bookends, but we decided it would add just the right element to our master bathroom. Our home is on the side of a mountain & completely surrounded & built upon huge boulders & rocks. Therefore, it seemed fitting to include a geode in our master bathroom.

Also, every modern spa bathroom needs to have relaxing scents, so between the reed defuser & the two candles, our bathroom always has a beautiful fragrance. 

 

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

 

5. Fresh Decor

Adding something fresh brings life to a bathroom.

Including fresh elements is one of my favorite ways to decorate any room & our master bathroom has two! The first is a succulent terrarium on our vanity, the second is a fresh bouquet of flowers on the stool. The simplest & least expensive way to add fresh bouquets to your bathroom is to decorate with the season. My mom has several bushes of hydrangeas that are perfect during the summer. The fall provides beautiful branches of leaves. At Christmas time there is always plenty of extra trimmings Christmas tree trimmings. White or purple orchids are also one of our favorite fresh elements to keep our master bath decor simple, beautiful & minimal.

 

5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

 

I hope these tips help you create the modern minimalist bathroom of your dreams!

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5 simple tips to decorating a modern bathroom like a minimalist pro.

 

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  3. AvatarBecky Bartlett says

    So inviting, it’s clean and refreshing. i love it and would love to have a bathroom like this in my home.

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  12. AvatarShane A says

    Wow, this bathroom is absolutely stunning! So modern and clean. Not too much clutter. Perfect in my opinion.

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  13. AvatarJennifer Phippen says

    This bathroom is so beautiful…you gave me so many great ideas. It’s so fresh and clean. Thank you

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  20. Avatarbarbara hynes says

    I have small bathrooms so the simpler the better and I love this bathroom that was set up. Thank you

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  39. AvatarTracy DeLoach says

    ABsoluetely my favorite bathroom! I love the clean lines as well as the restraint you used when decorating with a minimalist approach. It’s so pretty and bright. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  43. AvatarKimmie B. says

    I love the geode. I never would have thought of putting one in a bathroom but it looks lovely.

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  48. AvatarTerri S. says

    I Love the open, uncluttered look of your bathroom. It’s beautiful! Where did you get that fantastic light fixture?

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  50. AvatarJennifer S. says

    I love color in many rooms but prefer all white bathrooms; I find it peaceful and calming. Great job — can i wave a magic wand and have it move itself into my house?

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  78. AvatarSusanna Austin says

    I love THIS Bathroom! Great job! I love being a minimalist, less to clean! lol! #MegaSummerRefresh #Sweepstakes

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  81. AvatarCynthia C says

    What a coincidence. I was going to sort through all my cosmetics and bathroom clutter today. I’ll take your suggestions.

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  85. AvatarDerrick says

    The bathroom looks amazing and I love the painting! Had to share this link with my sister and my twitter friends!

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  90. AvatarCherie Sward says

    Love white in a ! Its looks so clean and if you want different color palette it does Not take much!

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  91. AvatarLynn says

    I love this clean fresh modern look. It is just what I would love to have as my master bathroom. Lovely!

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  94. AvatarLori ann says

    i never imagined a white bathroom would look so great, so clean, refreshing and relaxing. thanks for the ideas

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  104. AvatarPATRICK jones says

    I like the appearance of this one. Some designs are 2 much-2 loud or 2 much stuff. this one is more simple and clean.

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  105. AvatarDreama C. says

    Love WHat you did with your bathroom. It is beautiful.. Also, coming up with Sir Froggy, I think was brilliant. Both women and men like frogs… 🙂

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  108. AvatarWendy McBride says

    I voted for your design since I fell in love with the minimalist, clean lines of your design. I really love my bathtub, but love that floor and everything else and maybe I can incorporate that style in my home.

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    • Domestically BlissfulDomestically Blissful says

      Thank you, Wendy! We thought about shrinking our closet to make a little extra room for a bathtub, but the cost & extra work was a little out of range. Hopefully, when we build, we can find the perfect soaking bathtub.

      Thank you for sharing & for your kind words!

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  110. Avatarjillian says

    I absolutely LOVE the pop of silver decorum in this design! Most definitely one of my faves so far!

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  113. AvatarToyya Waller says

    Such a beautiful bathroom, it’s lovely. I love the tips and its great inspiration for someone looking for ideas.

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  115. AvatarS. Rethford says

    I love the simplistic look of this! having raised 4 kids, I have always maintained less clutter – if nothing else for cleaning purposes. I just like the clean simple look. Good job!

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  116. AvatarBriana Keizer says

    I love how you decided to decorate the master bathroom. You definitely stayed true to the style of your house. The modern clean look of the whites and grey with pops of fresh greenery is absolutely beautiful. Love it.

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  117. AvatarSonya Kirsch says

    Thank you for the beautiful pictures. This definitely gives me ideas for when I begin a remodel. I would have never discovered your blog if it wasn’t for the #megasummerrefresh #Sweepstakes.

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  121. AvatarRosa Espinal says

    I’ve been wanting to do our bathroom but my husband says it’s too much work and money that we don’t have.Bummer,cause yours looks amazing!!!!! I think that I’ll just do some painting and change curtains and small stuf,you know,to bring some life back into it.Lol.Make it cheerful.Yours is truly amazing.I love it!!!

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    • Domestically BlissfulDomestically Blissful says

      Thanks, Rosa!

      Yes, it was definitely a lot of work, especially after we uncovered a problem under where the toilet was before… We are planning a smaller renovation for our upstairs bathroom, it’s amazing what a little bit of paint & a few simple updates/changes can do for a bathroom!

      Have fun painting! 🙂

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  123. Avatarlisa m says

    I like the painting above the toilet. The flowers are a nice touch. that lighting fixture goes well in there. #MegaSummerRefresh #Sweepstakes

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  131. Avatarcarol clark says

    this is so clean looking and it does look like a pro i voted for this one so eleganti love this one

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  135. AvatarBrittany says

    I love everything about this look.clean,crisp, concise. It’s absolutely gorgeous and I can’t wait to incorporate your tips into redecorating my own bathroom..

    Reply

  137. AvatarLinda O'Brien says

    I love this look – simple, pristine with a natural element. I have to be able to see well to get ready, so I do not want a dark bathroom. the white helps keep the bathroom bright and just looks so clean.

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  141. AvatarMya Murphy says

    This is one awesome looking bathroom!!! Love the style!! Simple but totally awesome and doable!!

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  143. AvatarTammy Reed says

    Good article. I’ll only add that the real secret to decorating like a minimalist is to keep it clean. When there is less to draw your eye and distract you, any dirt will destroy the look you’re going for.

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    • Domestically BlissfulDomestically Blissful says

      Thanks, Tammy!

      Yes, most definitely! Light neutral colors show dirt very easily. We have an all white kitchen that we try to keep clean in the same way too.

      I hope you have a lovely day! 🙂

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  145. AvatarDaniela Tapia says

    The bathroom looks so beutiful and clean, just how i want my bathroom to look, ” CLEAN”. Definitly stocking Up on quilted northern, a good toilet paper is Nuch needed with a bEutiful restroom. Now k have an excuSe to to go to target. Thanks for the tips! So great!

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  146. AvatarJenniferPeters says

    I realy like the style and feel of this bathroom i’m not USUALLY drawn twords modern decor but i like that there isnt so much going on colorwise, love use of plants and i agree the tub would have taken up too much space

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    • Domestically BlissfulDomestically Blissful says

      Thanks, Jennifer!

      Our combined style has changed a lot over the last 5 years. We had a shabby chic wedding & now we are decorating our home more modern & contemporary.

      I hope you have a blissful week! 🙂

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  148. AvatarAndi says

    This one blows the other 2 designs away! Classy, subtle, serene, white/grey & soft purple compliment each other beautifully. And I absolutely love the spacious walk-in shower. This is my dream bathroom!

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    • Domestically BlissfulDomestically Blissful says

      Thank you, Summer!!

      If you plan on moving to the Chattanooga area you are welcome to buy our house! 😉 In a few weeks, I will be sharing our kitchen remodel too!

      I hope you have a blissful week! 🙂

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  160. AvatarSara says

    I love these ideas. I have a very clean looking modern bathroom and was looking for ways to soften it up without cluttering it up. Thanks!

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    • Domestically BlissfulDomestically Blissful says

      Thank you, Amanda!

      Our bathroom was from the 80’s. When I cleaned the shower/tub it changed colors & I cried… Haha. We moved things around a bit too, we reversed the positions/locations of the shower & toilet. Oh, & we discovered that we were lucky we hadn’t fallen through the floor because the subfloor around the toilet had rotted.

      Renovating a bathroom can be a lot of work, but it is so worth it!! 🙂

      I hope you have a blissful week! 🙂

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