Homeowners who are planning to redo their bathroom this year will be flicking through catalogues and searching on the internet for designs they love.
The secret to picking the right suite, however, is not choosing bathroom sinks, taps, showers, paint and accessories that were popular in the past, but ones that will be trending in months to come.
This way you can be confident the room will still be stylish for years. For the latest bathroom designs, read on.
- A spa at home
One of the most popular designs in 2026 will be creating a spa feeling at home - think neutral colours, tonal furnishings, wooden accents, soft bath mats, fragrant diffusers, atmospheric candles, and a lush bath robe.
The awareness of self-care has surged over the last few years, and Brits now spend more than a third of their income on their personal wellbeing, according to recent figures.
This includes beauty products, activities, and exercise, with more people wanting to treat themselves, whether they are in or out of the house.
- Textures
Bathrooms will also be full of different textures going into 2026. This includes variations in plaster, wavy lines, soft ridges, Zeillige tiles, rough surfaces, and soft furnishings.
Having lots of texture in the washroom softens the atmosphere, and makes it feel warm and cosy, as opposed to stark and clinical. So bear this in mind when choosing worktops, tiles and flooring.
- Biophilic designs -
Biophilic interior designs include natural elements, such as greenery and water, for therapeutic effect.
Therefore, homeowners who want to improve their mental and physical health are likely to be incorporating more plants and outdoor features in their bathrooms this year.
As well as adding accessories, you could also create more open layouts, add cosy areas for relaxation, use wooden or natural materials for the furniture, and maximise natural lighting.
Colours such as greens, blues and earthy browns will also be important for this trend, so expect to see lots of clay, terracotta, natural stone, and wood when visiting bathroom showrooms over the next few months.
The benefits of biophilic design may well sway you over to this trend, as it is thought to boost creativity, increase productivity by 15 per cent, lower cortisol levels, reduce symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, speed up recovery times for those who are ill, and improve cognitive ability.
- Timeless hardware
When choosing your hardware, such as your taps, towel rack, cabinet handles, shelving, and toilet roll holders, it is a good idea to opt for a style that is unlikely to go out of fashion soon.
Over the last few years, matte black hardware has been a popular choice. And while it looks very stylish, it is unlikely to remain fashionable indefinitely.
Materials that will stay in fashion are things like unlacquered brass, which looks good in both period properties and modern homes. This, along with other natural materials, is long-lasting and will look as en vogue in 2046 as they do in 2026.
Choose hardware in interesting, sculptured shapes, as this enables homeowners to add a modern touch to traditional materials.