Laurysen designers have curated a collection of bathroom design trends to inspire your next renovation. As bathrooms continue to evolve, we’re seeing a shift toward spaces that are highly functional, comfortable, and reflective of how they’re used every day. All of this can be achieved without compromising design.
Whether you’re updating a powder room or planning a full ensuite renovation, these trends can help guide decisions to create a highly efficient bathroom with depth and personality. If you’re looking for inspiration, explore our bathroom galleries to see how these ideas come to life across a range of projects.
Best Bathroom Design Trends
1. Bathrooms Designed to Feel More Personal
Homeowners are interested in creating beautifully balanced, intuitive bathrooms. Instead of following strict bathroom design rules, they’re building spaces around individual routines while maintaining a relaxing and refined feel.
This might mean adjusting the layout to better suit the space, integrating storage that maintains a clean, uncluttered feel, or incorporating a mix of finishes.
The result is a bathroom that feels more lived-in and less staged. It’s still polished, but it’s also practical, with each element supporting how the room is used from morning routines through to the end of the day.
2. Restorative Sanctuaries
Bathrooms are being reimagined as personal sanctuaries that are designed less for display and more for decompression. The shift is toward quiet luxury, which is apparent in the craftsmanship of vanities, material choices that age with character, and layouts that feel intuitively right.
Design details further reinforce the space’s restorative, retreat-like feeling. Think nature-inspired finishes that age gracefully (like warm wooden panelling or stone flooring), freestanding tubs and open showers, integrated storage solutions and lighting designed to flatter rather than overwhelm. As seen in the CHEO Dream Home, The Oasis, refined architectural details like these create a bathroom that looks and functions like a retreat.
3. Sustainable Materials That Last
There’s a growing emphasis on looking beyond a material’s appearance and choosing finishes and surfaces that will hold up, age well, and feel right for years to come. Natural materials like wood, ceramic tile, and stone bring unique texture and warmth to a bathroom and tend to stand up to daily use in ways that less durable finishes simply don’t.
“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 bathroom to the environment, creating a grounded and calming atmosphere.
4. Warm, Layered Colour Palettes
Earthy, neutral colour palettes are setting the tone for bathroom design. Traditional white and cool greys have been replaced or complemented by rich earth tones, including warm taupe, terracotta, deep greens, and soft clay hues. These natural shades create a tranquil and inviting atmosphere, ideally suited to your new personal wellness retreat.
To create even more interest, consider layering colours instead of sticking to just one; the space will feel subtly curated without feeling overdone.
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.
One of our designers 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.”
A large double vanity with generous storage space combines practicality with beauty.
Smart interior storage in this Laurier Ensuite cabinet makes daily routines feel easier.
6. Built-in Functional Beauty
Bathrooms are becoming more cohesive in both form and function, with vanities designed to feel more like integrated furniture pieces than standalone cabinetry. We’re integrating continuous surfaces with dedicated makeup areas, building towers with floor-to-ceiling storage, and integrating mirrors and lighting. Rather than treating each element separately, all the elements work together and create a more refined overall look.
7. Material Depth and Texture
Today’s bathrooms feel richer, with varied textures that can be felt as much as seen. Stone, wood grain, and details such as perforated or ribbed vanity fronts can add a wonderful pop of dimension.
It’s the tactile quality of a space that’s the difference between walking into a room that looks finished and one that feels designed.
Mixed Metals & Moments of Contrast
Mixing metals remains one of the most effective ways to layer personality into a bathroom. 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.
Beyond metals, moments of personality also matter. Wallpaper is making a comeback, particularly in powder rooms where bold, dramatic patterns can land without the moisture concerns of a full bath. These compact spaces provide the perfect opportunity to try daring designs, from eye-catching accent walls to bathroom vanities in unexpected colours.
Creative Tiles
Tiles offer some of the most versatile opportunities for texture and contrast in bathroom design.
“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 tile types, all within a defined colour scheme, can create subtle contrasts that elevate the room’s design. For example, fresh layouts like vertical stacking or herringbone arrangements. Innovative tile choices bring your personal style to bathroom spaces while remaining durable.
Vertical subway tiles add visual interest, giving this bathroom a modern, elegant feel.
Decorative tiles add personality and texture, making them a standout feature in the Balmer Bay powder room
8. Layered Lighting
Integrated lighting solutions are redefining how bathrooms are illuminated. A truly layered approach brings together task, ambient, and accent lighting as distinct tools that work together. Lights built into the cabinetry, beneath a floating vanity, or along a toe kick, add a quiet warmth that shifts the feel of a room without drawing attention to itself.
Sculptural or pendant lights 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 a space and infuse it 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.”
This striking pendant lighting fixture in the Charlie’s Lane powder room adds a touch of modern elegance.
From wall sconces to toe-kick lighting, every layer serves a purpose in the Ashbee Ensuite.
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FAQs: Bathroom Design Trends
1. What’s the most impactful thing I can do in a bathroom renovation?
Storage upgrades are extremely impactful in bathroom renovations. A bathroom with well-planned cabinetry feels calmer, with less visual noise and clutter. Custom cabinetry is where some of the biggest gains happen, especially when it’s tailored to make the most of every inch available.
2. What bathroom materials are trending now and will hold up for years to come?
The bathroom materials that tend to hold up best and still look beautiful years from now are natural ones, such as wood, ceramic tile, and stone. These materials bring unique texture and warmth while standing up well to daily use. They also age with character rather than showing wear.
3. What are the top colour trends in bathrooms right now?
The colours currently trending in bathrooms are warm and earthy, including taupe, terracotta, deep green, and soft clay. These newer palettes are gradually replacing the cool whites and greys that have dominated bathroom design for years.
4. What’s the best way to add personality to a smaller bathroom?
Powder rooms and small bathrooms are the ideal places to take design risks. Bold wallpaper, dramatic tile patterns, or a vanity in an unexpected colour can all work beautifully in a compact space, often without the same moisture concerns as a full bath.
