29 Modern Farmhouse Bathroom Designs with Lasting Style

While “modern farmhouse” might bring HGTV to mind, this versatile style extends far beyond television makeovers. It’s about crafting an inviting, contemporary atmosphere that feels fresh without chasing fleeting trends.

Drawing inspiration from minimalist and Scandinavian designs, a modern farmhouse bathroom prioritizes a calm and serene environment. Key elements like rustic reclaimed wood and vintage touches are crucial to this widely loved aesthetic.

We’ve gathered inspiring modern farmhouse bathrooms and expert advice to help you master this style.

Try Taupe Walls

Pin Jenna Sue Design 

Source a vintage wood buffet and add a contemporary sink and a farmhouse-style faucet to add authenticity to a modern farmhouse bathroom. 

Jenna Sue Design decorated this space with taupe shiplap walls, a DIY ladder made from reclaimed wood, and a vintage buffet found on Craigslist repurposed into a sink vanity.

Incorporate Antiques

Pin Design by Kara Mann

Give your modern farmhouse bathroom a layered feel by sprinkling in antique furniture and decor.

This renovated historic Westchester farmhouse bathroom in Pound Ridge, NY from interior designer Kara Mann looks like it’s always been there, with its antique pieces and immaculate white penny floor tiles.

Hang Some Wallpaper

Pin Design by Kate Marker Interiors

Hang wallpaper to add some color or pattern to a neutral modern farmhouse bathroom.

This petite powder room from Kate Marker Interiors has a modern farmhouse-style wood and marble sink vanity, gray shiplap half walls, and darker gray-and-white wallpaper with a woodland theme.

Paint the Vanity

Pin Design by Atelier Davis / Photo by Corynne Pless

While most modern farmhouse bathrooms tend to use neutral colors, interior designer Jessica Davis of Atelier Davis chose to paint the sink vanity in a fresh and assertive green that gives it a more contemporary flair.

Black plumbing fixtures, lighting, and cabinet pulls add an industrial farmhouse feel.

Use Rustic Materials

Pin Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Tessa Neustadt

Give the bathroom in an older home a modern farmhouse feel that doesn’t erase its history by integrating original features and using reclaimed materials.

In this renovated 1906 cabin from Leanne Ford Interiors, a rustic stone floor sets the tone, while a shiplap ceiling, a textured wall finish, and a vintage sink and bathtub preserve the charm of the compact, light-flooded space.

Add Industrial Elements

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Add some edge to a modern farmhouse bathroom with industrial fixtures and finishes. 

Jersey Ice Cream Co. contrasted black accents on the mirror frame, industrial sconces, walk-in shower frame and interior bench with white subway tile walls.

A concrete sink mounted on a rustic wood open vanity offers a take on farmhouse style that is more tough than twee.

Repurpose a Vintage Dresser

Pin Jenna Sue Design 

Scour your favorite thrift store, antique store, or online marketplace for a chest of drawers that will add character and storage to a small farmhouse bathroom. 

Jenna Sue Design topped a rustic repurposed raw wood dresser turned vanity with a modern sink that anchors this small farmhouse bathroom.

Repurpose Vintage Doors

Pin Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Nicole Franzen

Source vintage doors at a local architectural salvage yard to give your modern farmhouse bathroom a custom look. 

Leanne Ford Interiors chose arched glass double doors that were painted white to match the airy feel of this modern farmhouse bathroom.

Try a Pedestal Sink

Pin Design by Jersey Ice Cream Co. / Photo by Nicole Franzen 

Skip the modern vanity and install a classic pedestal sink to give a modern farmhouse bathroom a minimalist vintage feel. 

Jersey Ice Cream Co. complemented the white shiplap walls and dark wood tones of this modern farmhouse bathroom with a pedestal sink, a vintage medicine cabinet, and an antique turned leg side table for a timeless look.

Hang a Gallery Wall

Pin Design by Atelier Davis / Photo by Corynne Pless

Hanging thrift store or vintage art in a modern farmhouse bathroom adds charm and a sense of authenticity.

Interior designer Jessica Davis of Atelier Davis hung a colorful gallery wall over the bathtub in this bright modern farmhouse bathroom to personalize the space.

Shutter the Windows

Pin Becca Interiors

Use interior wood slat shutters on the bottom half of the window to provide privacy and shade, rather than modern window treatments like roller shades. 

Becca Interiors painted the wood shades in the same off-white as the trim for a cohesive feel.

Mix Metals

Pin Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co.

Mix metals in your modern farmhouse bathroom for a more casual look. 

Mindy Gayer Design Co. paired silver-toned faucets with a black metal mirror and brass cabinet pulls on the farmhouse-style wood vanity in this light and bright bathroom for an effortless feel.

Make a Small Bathroom Cozy

Pin Design by Kate Marker Interiors

Hang café curtains in the windows of a farmhouse bathroom for a cozy throwback feel.

In this small modern farmhouse style powder room from Kate Marker Interiors, dark matte navy walls contrasts with a pale wood and marble sink vanity, while half curtains lined with pompoms add charm.

Mix Wood Finishes

Pin Design by Jersey Ice Cream Co. / Photo by Nicole Franzen

Add variation to a simple farmhouse bathroom by mixing rather than matching wood tones. 

Jersey Ice Cream Co. mounted white marble double sinks onto three turned pedestal legs in a light wood that contrasts with the dark hardwood floors and white shiplap walls of this light and airy modern farmhouse bathroom.

Add a Vintage Rug

Pin Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Margaret Austin Photo

Adding a vintage rug is an easy way to inject some charm into a modern farmhouse bathroom.

Here Cathie Hong Interiors added one with notes of black that complement a black painted vanity and black and gold sconces and wall-mounted towel holders.

Accent With Gold

Pin Kate Marker Interiors

Give your modern farmhouse bathroom an elevated feel with gold accents.

 Kate Marker Interiors lifted the white shiplap walls, blonde wood vanity, patterned floor tiles, and natural elements in this airy modern farmhouse bathroom with gold-toned accents.

Try a Silver Tub

Pin Design by Becca Interiors

A classic bathtub with reproduction vintage plumbing fixtures adds timeless elegance to a modern farmhouse bathroom. 

Becca Interiors paired a cool silver-toned bateau-style soaking tub with warm beige walls for a balanced feel.

Add a Central Island

Pin Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Alexandra Ribar

Create a central island in a spacious modern farmhouse bathroom using a one-of-a-kind vintage or antique piece.

This bathroom from Leanne Ford Interiors has a large farmhouse sink, white shiplap walls, vintage doors, and an octagonal dark wood table that functions a bit like a bathroom island to house shaving and makeup mirrors.

Add Rustic Shower Accessories

Pin Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Margaret Austin Photo

If you want to add some modern farmhouse vibes without renovating the whole bathroom, start small with a rustic wooden stool or some black metal towel holders, like this bathroom from Cathie Hong Interiors.

Mix Periods and Styles

Pin Design by Jersey Ice Cream Co. 

Feel free to mix modern farmhouse with other styles such as midcentury modern for a signature look. 

Jersey Ice Cream Co. repurposed a midcentury modern wood buffet into a sink vanity. The classic piece adds some midcentury flair that is modernized with double sinks and harmonizes with the slanted rustic ceiling beams and white walls of the modern farmhouse bathroom.

Try a Barn Door

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One fun way to add a little modern farmhouse flair to a fairly modern bathroom? “Add a sliding barn door,” Lingafelt says.

Not only can this give you more square footage to work with—perfect in a smaller space—but it can add the visual interest you need to take a bathroom to the next level.

Go for Matte Hardware

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Jade Joyner, the co-founder of Metal + Petal, evokes the modern farmhouse look and feel in her spaces by focusing on clean, simple touches.

“Farmhouse bathrooms are best known for having black matte hardware and white subway tile—very Chip and Joanna,” Joyner says.

Mix It Up

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While most modern farmhouse bathrooms stick with neutral colors and simple textures, Joyner says she likes to mix and match décor elements when working with modern farmhouse.

“I love to push a farmhouse bathroom, since it’s usually simple in color, to make it a little bold with a modern color on the walls or a great wallpaper,” she says. “No one wants their house to look like their neighbor’s. Embrace the style, but make it yours.” Add a pop of fun tile or a bold vanity to bring it home.

Add Some Art

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Joyner’s best tip for homeowners decorating in this look? “Don’t go for a farm theme or just one look, as it can leave the space looking flat,” she says.

“Instead, add textures, layers and incorporate things you’ve collected with a bold piece of modern art.”

Bring Back Natural Wood

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For a while, it seemed as though homeowners were moving away from brown wooden vanities to make room for a clean, pure white look. But Candace Poltz, the Principal Designer and Founder of Candace Plotz Design, says it’s time to bring them back.

“Within the design industry, we are seeing a resurgence of wood,” Poltz says. “If you’re looking to add great texture and warmth to what can be an otherwise cold space white oak is a beautiful option for a vanity.”

Go Wild With Texture

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Textiles are a great way to add a warm, cozy feel to your bathroom.

Here, a blanket ladder is used to showcase Turkish towels that add both a hint of texture and act as visual interest at the same time.

Add a Fun Tile

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Opting for a farmhouse bathroom doesn’t mean doing away with fun, patterned tile.

Instead, consider keeping it subtle and tiling a small backsplash to freshen up the space without taking away from the neutral elements in the room.

Consider Shiplap

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In the design world, people either love or hate shiplap. But, we think shiplap can get a bad rap.

When mixed with other more modern elements, shiplap is a great way to add a lot of texture to your bathroom without overwhelming the space or feeling overly shabby chic.

Introduce Soft Colors

Pin Ashley Montgomery Design

Give your bathroom a more traditional feel by introducing soft colors and vintage accents. 

Ashley Montgomery Design painted a shiplap backsplash in a soft yellow and added vintage-style faucets to this inviting bathroom that mixes traditional and modern farmhouse elements.

Use a Wall-Mounted Sink

Pin Jessica Nelson Design / Carina Skrobecki Photography

Save space and add personality to modern farmhouse bathroom with a wall-mounted sink. 

Jessica Nelson Design paired the vintage-style double sink with black and white tiling, stainless steel fixtures, and a sleek glass and shower for an industrial farmhouse feel.

Use Muted Tile Colors

Pin Becca Interiors

While many modern farmhouse bathrooms stick to all-white finishes, you can soften up and modernize the look by trading bright whites for soft muted beige paint and tile and blonde wood.

This modern farmhouse bathroom from Becca Interiors has a muted palette of beiges, taupes, grays, and golden wood tones that give it a softer feel.

Add a Vintage Cabinet

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When shopping for secondhand furniture, look for antique and vintage pieces with plenty of built-in storage to add functionality and style to a modern farmhouse bathroom.

A former dental cabinet sourced at a local antique shop adds character and storage to this modern farmhouse half bathroom from blogger Liz Marie.