As one of the most utilized spaces in any home, the bathroom has seen many trends come and go over the years. From pastel-colored fixtures to carpeted floors, your bathroom has outgrown and overcome both the best and worst design trends. With a new year comes new trends, and we are here to help you sort through the noise to figure out what to keep and what to leave in 2025.
What to Keep
Brown
Brown is the color of the year! From mocha to tan, umber to bronze, we are seeing brown being incorporated into all facets of bathroom design. Richly stained wood vanities, bold brown stone vanity tops, and bronze fixtures are all having their moment as deep, moody shades make their way into bathroom design. If you are looking to keep your bathroom light and airy, adding touches of depth with brown accent details will keep your space grounded without overwhelming your bathroom’s color palette. 2025 is set to pair shades of brown with matte blacks, striking golds, and natural stone in an inspiring mix of modern and traditional styling.
Gold Finish
From shower fixtures to vanity hardware, gold has been dominating the design world over the past few years. We are projecting that 2025 will continue to see warm gold, brass, bronze, and copper finishes topping the trends over cooler metals like chrome and nickel. Sought after as a symbol of wealth and opulence since ancient times, gold is a timeless finish that can complement and enhance a variety of visual aesthetics, making it a versatile choice for your space.
Re-Bathrooms
Relax, retreat, reinvigorate, recover, recharge; these Re-words are the inspiration for the trending Re-Bathroom. Re-Bathrooms are spaces that embrace spa and wellness features and seek to cultivate a restful and rejuvenating bathroom environment. Incorporating features such as steam showering systems, massaging sprayers, hydrotherapy tubs, and calming, natural tones will help you create a Re-Bathroom that will have you feeling renewed.
Natural Stone
The unique and natural beauty of natural stone is slated to be a top choice for bathroom vanity tops, shower walls, and floors this year. Natural stone offers a one-of-a-kind finish that brings movement and depth to your space. More porous materials such as granite and marble will require regular cleaning and resealing to prevent damage to the integrity of the stone. If you love the look of natural stone but want to skip the upkeep, opting for a quartz look alike can be a budget-friendly alternative. Quartz and solid surfaces have evolved to closely capture the essence and personality of natural stone.
Natural Wood
Taking the reins from crisp whites and trending blues and greens, natural wood cabinets are a classic design feature that are taking center stage this year. Versatile in design and offered in a wide variety of stains and finishes, natural wood cabinets can lean modern or traditional depending on your space’s styling. In 2025, we are seeing natural wood paired with natural stone and environmentally conscious smart technology to create eco-friendly bathroom spaces.
Smart Technology
We are hurtling towards a tech-forward world in all areas, and the bathroom is no exception. Some may still be hesitant to incorporate smart technology into their homes, but we are seeing an influx of homeowners including smart technology into their bathroom experience. Elevate your bathroom experience with smart shower features, steam systems, touchless technology, voice automation, and bidet smart toilet systems.
What to Leave
All-White Bathrooms
The visual lightness of an all-white bathroom can make smaller spaces feel more open and inviting, making it a favored design choice. In 2025, we are seeing designers and homeowners alike experimenting with color drenched bathrooms and embracing moodier palettes of deep shades of green, brown, blue, and even black. Though bold colors may not suit every bathroom, we love to see how color can add personality to an otherwise functional space!
Cool Toned Grays
Popularized in the last five years, cool grays have dominated interior design to appeal to trending modern styles. In 2025 we are warming up to earthy tans, cozy creams, and warmer shades of gray. When paired with trending gold fixtures, a warmer palette can transform your bathroom into a more inviting, comforting space. If you are still looking for a modern edge, pair these warmer tones with clean-edge natural stones and sleek blacks.
Open Shelving
The minimalist, clean lines of open shelving have made them a popular choice over the past decade. These clean, minimal lines can quickly turn dusty and cluttered when you are utilizing your shelves for storage. In 2025, we are seeing a return to cabinetry for storage solutions. With cabinetry you are offered a variety of drawer and cabinet organizational features to suit your personal storage needs. If you love the look of open shelving, consider the addition of accent shelves to pair with your cabinetry.
Cold Metals
Design trends are giving cold metals the cold shoulder this year. As we move towards incorporating more warm-toned metals into bathroom designs, expect to see less chrome and silver-toned metallic finishes being utilized. Though cool-toned metals may not be currently trending, the clean look of cool-toned metallic finishes is a versatile and timeless choice for many spaces.
Pro Tip: Layer your cool-toned metallic finishes with textured surfaces and color to prevent a sterile look.
Jacuzzi Tubs
We are seeing a trend of homeowners moving away from bulky, jetted jacuzzi tubs. High water usage, cleaning needs, and maintenance issues are among the reasons that homeowners are saying goodbye to their jacuzzi tubs. Instead, we are seeing elegant freestanding tubs with air and bubble massage features growing in popularity. Freestanding tubs are offered in a variety of sizes, shapes, finishes, and styles. When paired with a wall, deck, or floor mounted tub filler, freestanding tubs are a perfect blend of function and form.
Uninspired Lighting
Lighting fixtures are in the spotlight this year. It is time to part with your tired, outdated, or plain boring light fixtures. In 2025, we are experimenting with bolder and brighter lighting. Layering ceiling pendant lighting, chandeliers, vanity lighting, sconces, lighted mirrors, and shower lighting can create mood and ambience in your bathroom. Integrating elevated lighting with metallic finishes, statement sconces, or designer glass details will bring your bathroom to the next level.