Photography: Hannah Puechmarin / Styling: Hayley Jenkin
With the new year comes new trends, and the bathroom is one space where design is evolving. This year, we’re seeing bathroom design move away from the all-white rooms of the previous years and into warmer, more characterful spaces that are still imbued with a sense of luxury and calm.
To find out exactly how these trends are playing out in the bathroom space, we spoke to five interior designers about their bathroom style predictions for the year ahead. From tiles to textures, this is how bathrooms are being reinvented in 2026.
Natural tones and textures
In 2026, we’re seeing bathroom design lean into wellness-inspired spaces that truly look and feel good.
Interior designer and founder, Kate Nixon sees the bathroom as the ideal space to create moments of wellness at home and believes that natural tones and textures will shape bathrooms that feel grounded and restorative.
Interior designer, Katherine Lillie also highlights a rise in spa-like bathrooms that feel “more grounded and connected to nature.”
“This is being reflected through design decisions such as the use of warm, earthy tones, natural materials including stone and timber, and layered textures,” Katherine says.
Maine House Interiors designer, Amy Spargo, also sees these natural tones and textures being at the forefront of bathroom design this year.
“Natural textures, softer tones, and materials chosen for their longevity and ability to age beautifully will define these spaces, creating bathrooms that feel joyful, enduring, and designed for real life rather than trends alone,” Amy says.
Statement marble
Nadia Hurksy of Blue Tea Kitchens and Bathrooms says that statement marble is going to reign this year.
“One luxurious bathroom trend emerging in 2026 is the use of pared down tiles with beautifully detailed and original marble,” Nadia says. “We will see large, seamless looking tiles on the floor (textured concrete or stone like with minimal grout lines) offset with striking marble choices. ”
“Wall tiles will also be large format to let the stone speak of its beauty. Contrasting textured tiles wall tiles also be used, but the colours will be a backdrop to the stone feature.”
Bespoke vanities
Andrew Waller of Mr Waller interiors says that this year will see a shift in vanity design.
“Joinery is increasingly reading like bespoke furniture rather than integrated joinery,” Andrew explains. “Tactile finishes, gentle curves and subtle ribbed or fluted detailing are being used to add depth and character without overwhelming the space.”
Amy Spargo also highlights the rise of bespoke vanities, explaining that they are part of the move towards spaces that feel “warmer, more welcoming and personal.”
“We’re leaving behind the stark, all-white interiors of recent years,” Amy says. “From a Maine House Interiors perspective, the focus is on thoughtful materiality, bespoke vanity design, and rooms that feel layered with character rather than minimal for the sake of restraint.”
Quiet luxury
Andrew Waller notes that the quiet luxury trend is coming for bathrooms this year, with a move toward warmer, more layered spaces.
“Natural materials are being paired with clean ceramic and porcelain surfaces to create a sense of balance and longevity,” Andrew explains. “Marble and natural stone are no longer being used as dominant finishes, but instead appear in softer, more sculptural ways as refined accents integrated into shelves, basins or plinths.”
Kate Nixon adds that bathing rituals can be elevated through luxurious design additions, such as steam or rain showers.
“Consider practical indulgences, such as heated towel rails, underfloor heating, task lighting, concealed storage and wall hooks just where you need them,” Kate says. “These are thoughtful details which transform daily routines into moments of everyday joy.
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