Bathroom Trends 2025: 9 significant design elements to know
Whether you’re looking to refresh your bathroom with a few cosmetic tweaks or completely renovate, these key bathroom trends of 2025 are here to inform and inspire design choices to create a stylish space you’ll love for years to come.
Any degree of renovation or remodelling in a bathroom is an investment, similar to contemplating the latest kitchen trends. Therefore, it pays to stay informed of the latest innovations in materials, layout designs, and trending colour palettes to ensure your project results in a timeless space you love.
Ultimately, like any popular design trend, your dream bathroom scheme is a matter of personal taste and might not follow strict bathroom design rules. However, these on-trend design elements show that there are key focuses to consider incorporating into any bathing space this year.
Bathroom trends 2025: 9 inspiring design ideas
Sometimes, the term trends can feel overwhelming, particularly when choosing investment pieces for a bathroom, as they signify a fleeting, ‘of-the-moment’ style. Thankfully, we’ve cut through the noise and selected the most prominent elements to inform and inspire design choices to ensure you create a stylish space to enjoy for years to come and avoid costly bathroom design mistakes.
1. Delicate fluting
(Image credit: Tissino)
From reeded glass to elegantly sculpted furniture, fluting is a design element that is well and truly here to stay in the world of interior design. “Fluted finishes are a bathroom trend that started in 2024 but that we’ll see lots more of in 2025 – and with good reason,” says Sally Bettison, Product Manager at Tissino. This decadent aesthetic is a great way to make your bathroom look expensive and add personality to your home.
“There are so many options open as to how to bring in fluted finishes, but a particular favourite is fluted glass as you are doubling up on aesthetics and practicality. By adding fluted shower screens, you can ‘zone’ your shower from the rest of the bathroom – great if your family use the space together at various times of the day. Reeded or fluted glass is also just the right level of opaque – allowing light to pass without everything being visible and so is great for creating a light and airy shower experience.”
“If you really want to bring the trend to life, consider investing in other bathroom products alongside your shower screen, such as fluted furniture that will also add the subtle texture but that continues the flow of the ribbed effect.”
Sally is Design manager at Tissino, one of the UK’s leading bathroom design manufacturers. She’s responsible for the development of new product for the company, using her knowledge and skills from a background in fashion to create the latest creations.
2. Spa-like sanctuaries
As we’ve seen consistently over the last few years the desire to create a stress-free home continues to gain momentum. ‘Spa-rooms’ are the must-have aesthetic for modern bathrooms to create a restful space that encourages you to take time for yourself to relax and destress. Bathrooms are no longer merely a space to shower as part of your rushed everyday routine, the aim is to create a decor that feels functional but indulgent at the same time.
“The bathroom is continually evolving into something of a ‘personal wellness sanctuary,” says Rikki Fothergill a bathroom style expert at Big Bathroom Shop. In 2025, she predicts that this trend will be more than just a stylistic choice. “There will be more emphasis on creating actual spa-like experiences at home, moving beyond just aesthetics.”
We’re expecting to see advanced spa-like features incorporated into home interiors, suggests, “Infrared saunas, chromotherapy showers and health-monitoring technologies will be integrated with everyday fixtures.”
As a result, homeowners will be looking for spa-like features such as walk-in showers with multiple shower heads, body sprays, steam functions, and bench seating to transform showers into home spas. Freestanding tubs are the main attraction offering bathrooms to promote a luxury space for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Cullifords designs: (left to right) Mother of Pearl Bathroom – semi precious; Marron Coheiba Granite Vanity Unit; Sapienstone Calacatta Macchia Vecchia Arched Shower
(Image credit: Cullifords)
A really easy way to instantly get more of a spa-like atmosphere is to tap into the core lighting trends where the ambience is key to changing the emotional pull of each space – layered lighting is key. For a spa bathroom opt for warm temperatures at low levels to allow the eyes to soften in focus – the mind will soon follow, allowing a deeper state of relaxation.
This is the one trend where smaller details and accessories can make all the difference. From upgrading your current towels that need replacing to the best bath towels on the market and embracing the art of scent-scaping to create the look and feel of a luxury spa can all go a long way to transforming the space into a tranquil haven of relaxation.
Apothecary Calm Diffuser 100ml
RRP: £17 | I have this very scenting my bathroom and it is ideal for creating a spa-like atmosphere. As part of the herbal family the scent is a relaxing blend of lavender, sweet orange, clary sage and cedarwood to help you calm and ground yourself at home.
Sanctuary Spa Signature Collection Tri-Wick Scented Candle
RRP: £30 | I have this scent too, in the form of bath salts, and for anyone that has ever visited the Sanctuary Spa this signature scent transports you right back there – perfect for a home space set up.
Neom Organics London Ultimate Calm Essential Oil Blends
RRP: £86 | This gift set has all bases covered with four 100% natural well-being blends with essential oil scents made to help ‘De-stress’ and ‘Calm & Relax’
3. Avocado bathrooms
(Image credit: BC Designs | Jake Eastham | The Pig Hotel Group)
When compiling the list of emerging trends I had to do a double take because coloured sanitaryware is back in fashion for the first time in many years. And not just any colour, it’s the classic 70s-inspired design trend of the avocado bathroom.
“The renewed love for avocado bathrooms can be partly put down to a revival of retro interior trends which is coupled with the colour green becoming increasingly popular,” says Barrie Cutchie, design director at BC Designs. “As well as colour combinations, avocado bathrooms work across both contemporary, rustic and period homes and so are highly versatile.”
“The beauty of it is that avocado ceramics is a great tool for helping with our love of colour because we no longer wish to have stark, white sanitaryware that jars with the colour scheme, add in our desire for freestanding baths and it is a winning combination. Consider laying different hues of green in the same space so that you don’t feel overwhelmed by too much of the avocado shade, and it will also make the avocado bath pop.”
Thankfully, unlike the original avocado bathrooms of the 1970s, there will be no carpets for the trend in 2025. Barrie reassures us of this by saying: “While we are seeing a return of Avocado, thankfully it won’t be paired with carpet this time around.”
Barry Cutchie founded British bathroom brand, BC Designs in 1999. Barrie is an award-winning designer who has been at the forefront of bathroom design for over 30 years making him an expert on knowing how to design every shape and size of bathroom.
4. Textured tiles
Zanetti Jade Green Marble Effect Fluted Tiles, from £75 per m2 by Quorn Stone
(Image credit: Quorn Stone)
Texture within interior design has never been more prominent. I feel it comes from a place of wanting maximum comfort from our surroundings and there’s something hugely relatable about engaging the sense of touch to create a calm, reassuring environment – particularly in bathrooms.
Therefore textured tiles are the biggest tile trend across the board. Unique, textured surfaces are redefining bathroom design by welcoming character without overwhelming them with colour or metallics. A simple neutral tile is a timeless style but a move on from the ‘boring’ contemporary smooth tiles of yesteryear.
“The prominence of texture has been seen across fashion and interiors over the past year and tiles are following suit for the year ahead,” says Isabel Fernandez at Quorn Stone. “One of the standout trends for 2025, is the use of tiles with a pronounced and tactile surface. These designs can add depth and character to any room, whether with wavy, fluted and relief finishes, to those imitating natural materials such as stone.”
Isabel Fernandez carries a wealth of experience and expertise from sourcing premium tiles globally, to leading the brands growth and awareness. With a first-class honour’s degree in Business Management and Marketing, Isabel has played a pivotal role in the expansion of Quorn Stone since she joined in 2016. As the daughter of Quorn Stone’s founder, Ramon Fernandez, Isabel brings not only a profound passion for beautiful materials in the home, but also an unwavering dedication to the company.
(Image credit: Tile of Spain)
“Using textured tiles within the bathroom can transform a plain bathroom into a visually appealing space,” says Maria D Arráez, director of Tile of Spain UK. “Try experimenting with the size and shape of your tiles, as well as mixing and matching the styles to create contrast and depth. For example, you could use textured tiles for the shower walls or backsplash and smoother tiles for the rest of the walls or floor.”
“Unique and beautifully crafted, embossed tiles boast raised detailing, intricate designs and eye-catching patterns that create a stunning tactile experience in homes.”
“From geometric shapes to waves and floral motifs, embossed tiles allow homeowners and designers alike to interplay with light and shadow, whilst acting as their own piece of wall artwork – creating wonderful contrast in a space.”
5. ‘Quiet luxury’ design focus
BC Designs to illustrate the ‘quiet luxury’ trend. (Left to right) Cian® bath; Esseta Bath in Light Fawn; Boat Bath in Antique Copper
(Image credit: BC Designs)
The desire for ‘quiet luxury’ design is not going away anytime soon, and it’s particularly prevalent for creating a timeless bathroom scheme. The trend focuses on investment for the long term, with consideration for materials, fixtures and fittings.
“Unlike many trends we see, this one is arguably not even a trend at all – it’s less about a specific look and more about creating an atmosphere that is timeless and evokes a feeling of understated elegance,” says Barrie Cutchie. It’s for this very reason that a quiet luxury aesthetic adds value to your home.
“Quiet luxury is a style that emphasises high-quality pieces that have a timeless appeal. It’s about creating a space that feels comfortable while being sophisticated and aspirational but also achievable.”
How does that translate when considering bathroom design? “It could be an organically shaped bath or one made from a naturally derived material, accessories with simple silhouettes and an understated colour palette.”
6. Frameless shower enclosures
(Image credit: Ripples)
I rarely see anything but frameless shower enclosures nowadays, and for good reason. This minimalist approach to shower screens is ideal for making any bathroom feel open, which is highly desirable as most bathrooms tend to be on the smaller side (in comparison to other rooms in the house).
“A frameless shower screen is pretty explanatory, it is a clear screen without a frame,” says Barrie. “While framed shower screens, such as those that take inspiration from Crittall, have long been popular, the thought of an almost invisible screen is now taking over.
“The reason behind the switch is to make a bathroom feel airy, which can be especially important in smaller spaces. Opting for a frameless shower screen also means you have even more opportunity to reflect your personality in your tile design and bathroom fittings.”
The key to keeping this look faultless is to master how to clean glass shower doors to maintain a gleaming sheet of reflective beauty – rather than a screen of soap suds and smears.
7. Nickel fixtures and fittings
(Image credit: West One Bathrooms)
It would appear those warm metallics have had their time in the spotlight because a new favourite finish is set to take centre stage – and thankfully it’s not black, because we now know all the cons after exploring everything you need to know before buying black bathroom taps.
“For the last several years, brass and brushed brass has dominated bathroom brassware but for 2025, there will be a shift to new finishes which I’m excited about,” says Louise Ashdown, head of design at West One Bathrooms.
“Still in keeping with softer finishes such as a brushed effect so that it isn’t jarring to the rest of a scheme, is nickel and stainless-steel finishes.”
“While most silver-ish metals have a grey shade to them, brushed nickel emanates a slightly golden hue that glows with subtlety, gently reflecting light sources back into the room to create a spa-style atmosphere.
This makes it the perfect choice for those with warm-toned bathrooms with colour palettes of beige, cream, chocolate, yellow, or even deep sapphire blue. Because brushed nickel isn’t overtly shiny, it also resists fingerprints – a godsend in busy family bathrooms or sharing households.”
Louise is head of design at West One Bathrooms, having worked in the industry for over 18 years. At West One Bathrooms, one of the UK’s premium and luxury bathroom retailers, she heads up the design and creative teams, overseeing all the bathroom projects, as well as sourcing the latest products. Her passion for bathroom design is unparallel.
8. Tile drenching
(Image credit: Simply Bathrooms)
Colour drenching takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to modern bathroom design. Where you might use the best living room paints to cover every surface in a living space in a bathroom the same design principle applies only in this functional room the look is being executed via ’tile drenching’ to create a cohesive look.
“We saw this trend coming a while back so have been gradually increasing tile sizes across our collections and adding to our finishes to make achieving this look all the easier,” explains Grazzie. “Whether you go with one tile all over or one tile collection but in different scales and orientations, you can create a space that’s as minimalist or as maximalist as your heart desires.”
“It works in any size room too, including the smallest of bathrooms, even if you opt for a large format tile. Large format tiles can be the winner for this look as there are fewer grout lines to break up the stone drenching effect.”
Grazzie has worked in the interiors industry for more than a decade. At Ca’ Pietra, one of the UK’s leading stone and tile brands, she heads up creative, overseeing product collections as well as the company’s distinctive brand, look and feel. Her stylists’ eye and passion for the technical side of tiling is unparalleled.
9. Curvaceous lines
Sanctuary Bathrooms designs to illustrate how to embrace curves: (left to right) Merlyn Single Curved Panel Bath Screen; Eastbrook Beaufort Biscay Double Ended Curved Bath; Burlington Riviera D Shape Basin Full pedestal
(Image credit: Sanctuary Bathrooms)
Bathroom designs are softening, with the trend for rounded elements taking centre stage. Angular basins, baths and even mirrors are being overlooked in favour of rounded edges and curved lines that help to lessen the impact on the space so it feels less imposing and clinical.
The use of curves might not feel overly dramatic in terms of a style statement but it really can go a long way to make any small bathroom feel bigger because every inch of space feels valuable.
Unlike the bathroom trends of the last few years, I feel there’s less focus on the best interior paint colours for bathroom trends this year and more prominence placed on the materials and the way these are used – irrespective of their colour.
Of course, the best white paint colours and classic white sanitaryware will always prove hugely popular for bathrooms because it’s a space of functional importance but that’s not to say homeowners shouldn’t explore more daring colours. Some of the best bathroom colour ideas are bright and bursting with personality – and let’s not overlook the resurgence of avocado green.
Our bathroom trends insight for 2025 aims to give an overarching outline of the topline trends you’ll be seeing more of in the year ahead – ones that can be used in any space, in any shade to suit personal preference.
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