8 Bathroom Decor Trends

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Anabelle Bernard Fournier
Anabelle Bernard Fournier
Anabelle Bernard Fournier is a freelance writer who specializes in home decor and interior design. She's been writing about interiors since 2012 and focuses on bathroom design and personalizing a home.
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Updated on 01/07/21
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Trends for home decor don't change too quickly, so you can keep them going for a few years without fear of being ​terribly outdated. 

You can also change small things, like the shower curtain or smaller decor elements, to keep a neutral bathroom trendy and fresh.

Looking for a way to refresh your bathroom look? Here are a few ideas. 

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    Monochrome Style

    Monochrome style bathroom
    Anna Stathaki

    If you don't like choosing palettes, you're in luck: Monochrome bathrooms are back in style. Monochrome is easy: Choose one color and decorate with different shades of it. Usually, all you need is a single color strip from your favorite paint company.

    This clean, minimalist bathroom by House of Sylphina features mostly white tile (note the different textures and patterns) and a little gold to bring some bling.

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  • 02 of 08

    More Storage

    Bathroom with many storage cabinets
    Eliot Cohen

    Bathrooms with minimal storage are out; practicality is back in. There are many beautiful ways to add storage space to your bathroom, without getting in the way of your decor style.

    This bathroom, photographed by Eliot Cohen of Zeitgeist Photography, shows how beautiful and practical well-thought-out storage can be. Focus on unused corners, heights, and areas below eye level. 

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  • 03 of 08

    Bamboo Flooring

    Bamboo flooring in a bathroom
    Diane Padys

    Did you know that certain kinds of bamboo can grow several inches every day? This quick growth, coupled with a low need for water and great durability, makes it the renewable, green material of the future.

    No wonder, then, that more and more bathrooms are featuring bamboo flooring and furniture, as in this modern master space by Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects. 

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  • 04 of 08

    Stone Vessel Sinks

    Stone vessel sink in a bathroom
    Bill Fry Construction

    Vessel sinks have been at the top of the trends list for years.

    This bathroom by Bill Fry Construction features a stone block carved by hand into a vessel sink. Note how the outside and the inside look different, which expands the decor possibilities.

    Complete Guide to Vessel Sinks
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  • 05 of 08

    Escaping to the Spa

    A spa-themed bathroom
    EMR Photography

    A spa-like haven of relaxation is a necessity which is why you will see plenty of spa-inspired, escapist bathrooms with muted lighting, deep soaking tubs, and lots of soft textures.

    Don't forget a little greenery and even smooth river stones! This bathroom by Ashley Campbell Interior Design is an inspiring example of what you can do with the style.

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  • 06 of 08

    Showers With Metal Frames

    A shower with metal frames in a bathroom
    Janus Custom Building Products

    Although we've seen this trend growing in the past few years, it seems like metal frames are now popping up in every trendy bathroom.

    Metal frames make showers look window-like, with a touch of rustic and/or industrial feel to them. This shower by Janus Custom Building Products, via Houzz, is a great example. 

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  • 07 of 08

    Affordable and Practical Ceramics

    Ceramic tiles in a bathroom
    Gabor + Allen

    Thanks to developments in design technology, ceramic tile can be made to look like almost anything else, while still remaining affordable. Slate, marble, granite, even wood grain: ceramic can now take the place of your favorite luxury materials, without the luxury cost.

    For example, this contemporary bathroom by Gabor + Allen uses a chevron installation style with a dark grey ceramic tile that looks like slate or dark granite. There's no need to spend thousands of dollars on fancy tiles if you can get the same look (and a much easier maintenance regimen) for a fraction of the cost.

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    High-Tech Accessories

    A bathroom with a colorful electric light fixture
    James F. Wilson

    More and more high tech gadgets are making their way into the bathroom. Most noticeable is the increased use of digital temperature settings: Set your shower at your preferred temperature, and get a steady flow of water that won't cool down or heat up unexpectedly.

    Cool light effects are also entering the bathroom spaces. This bathroom by Phil Kean Design, for example, has well-thought-out mood lighting that can be programmed with different patterns.​

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