Laurysen designers have curated a list of 2025’s most impactful bathroom trends, offering fresh ideas to inspire your next renovation. From luxurious spa-like features to sustainable materials and bold design elements, these insights will help you reimagine your bathroom space with style and purpose.
If you’re looking to update a powder room or transform your primary ensuite, Laurysen designers can help bring your vision to life. Browse our bathroom inspiration galleries to find even more design ideas.
Best Bathroom Design Trends
1. Sustainable Spaces
The growing trend of environmentalism is inspiring homeowners to choose more environmentally friendly and natural materials. Many materials, like recycled wood or ceramic tile, offer unique textures and warmth while supporting greener practices.
“Sustainability and style can absolutely go together; you don’t have to sacrifice beauty to choose eco-friendly materials,” says CKMBD designer Wael Bakr.
Pairing these materials with biophilic design (bringing nature into the space) further connects the space to the environment, creating a bathroom that feels calming and timeless.
2. Neutral, Earth-tones
Earthy, neutral colour palettes are setting the tone for bathroom design. Traditional white is now replaced or complemented by rich earth tones like warm taupe, terracotta, deep greens, or soft clay hues. These natural shades create a tranquil and inviting atmosphere, ideal for transforming bathrooms into personal wellness retreats.
3. Home Spa Experience
Bathrooms are being reimagined as spa-like retreats, reflecting broader interior design trends that blend luxurious features with nature-inspired design to create spaces that promote relaxation. Homeowners are also embracing richer finishes, such as warm wooden panelling, marble flooring, freestanding tubs, and rainfall shower heads. This trend transforms a functional bathroom into a personal sanctuary.
4. Open Showers and Wet Zones
Building on the appeal of spa-like bathrooms, open showers and wet zones are growing in popularity.
Open showers have seamless transitions between wet and dry areas, removing traditional bathroom enclosures, as seen in this year’s CHEO Dream Home, The Oasis. Wet zones integrate walk-in showers and bathtubs into a single waterproofed area, maximizing functionality and maintaining a sleek aesthetic. Features like these bring elegance and practicality to your bathroom.
5. Optimized Storage
This year, homeowners will continue to prioritize functionality and organization alongside aesthetics, a focus that has become one of the most enduring bathroom trends in recent years. Larger vanities with ample storage have become a staple as they offer practical spaces to keep essentials neatly tucked away while maintaining a clean and uncluttered look. Laurysen creates custom cabinetry and millwork that’s tailored to make the most of every inch, even in a small bathroom.
Designer Victoria Preece shares, “Storage is a main element in any bathroom design. At Laurysen, we specialize in creating custom cabinetry that meets your storage needs in a really beautiful way—the end result is always a very functional yet stunning space.”
6. Statement Lighting
Sculptural pendant lights and integrated lighting solutions are redefining how bathrooms are illuminated. These features enhance the room’s ambiance and serve as a striking focal point, adding a touch of drama and sophistication. Unique light fixtures, combined with carefully chosen bathroom decor, can truly elevate and infuse an entire space with personality.
“The right lighting can completely transform a bathroom,” designer Zeina Agha explains. “A statement fixture can turn a practical bathroom into a design showpiece.”
7. Mixed Metals
Mixing metals will continue to be a trend in bathroom design for the foreseeable future. Combining finishes like warm brass, sleek matte black, polished chrome, or brushed nickel creates a layered aesthetic. The resulting contrast adds depth and visual interest, whether it’s through hardware, fixtures, or accessories. Mixing metals also allows for greater customization and flexibility.
8. Bold Choices
Patterns bring fresh energy to bathroom designs, transforming even small spaces into impressive rooms. Wallpaper is making a comeback, especially in powder rooms, where its impact can be bold and dramatic without the worry of moisture from a shower or bathtub. These compact spaces provide the perfect opportunity to try daring designs, like an eye-catching accent wall.
9. Creative Tiles
Homeowners and designers are embracing creative tile designs and arrangements to craft unique looks.
“Tiles can be artwork for the bathroom,” says interior designer Ola Elmaghraby. “They’re practical, but they also allow you to create designs that are as visually striking, adding personality to the space.”
Many different types of tiles, all within a defined colour scheme, can create subtle contrasts that elevate the room’s design. For example, classic subway tiles get a modern twist with fresh layouts like vertical stacking or herringbone arrangements. Innovative tile choices bring your personal style to bathroom spaces while remaining durable.
Ready to Transform Your Bathroom?
If you’ve been dreaming of a new bathroom, 2025 is the perfect year to make it happen!
From spa-inspired spaces and incorporating natural materials to personalized storage solutions, Laurysen’s expert designers can design a bathroom that’s uniquely yours. Book a free consultation with an interior designer today and take the first step toward the bathroom you’ve always wanted!
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