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As we settle into 2025, the palpable obsession with wellness has interior designers and homeowners alike fixated on one particular space: the bathroom. The latest bathroom trends cropping up in remodels and blank-slate new builds reflect this increasing interest in wellbeing and the sustainability, functionality, and practicality that comes with it. Demand has skyrocketed for features like natural materials, spa-like tubs, nontoxic countertops, high-tech vanities, water-efficient showerheads—the list goes on. These shifting priorities demonstrate that homeowners are seeking more from their bathrooms than ever before.
It’s refreshing to see the world is waking up to what interior design experts have long understood—that true wellness hinges heavily on the spaces we inhabit. When crafted with care, the bathroom can transform a dull daily routine into an elevated ritual. So how exactly will these priorities dictate bathroom trends in 2025? We consulted our network of interior design experts to uncover the five decor ideas set to define this moment.
Turning up the texture
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Tactility and dimension are tools long used by tastemakers to take spaces from cold and sterile to warm and approachable. As the bathroom trends towards a sanctuary-like space, we are seeing many interior designers turning to texture to keep things fresh. There are many ways to achieve this look, the most drastic of which are the bold, graphic wallpapers that have made the surprising jump from small powder rooms to full-scale primary baths. “Bathrooms are becoming a fun space to take some design risks,” says Kate Snyder, cofounder of Studio Roslyn. For those still skeptical of papering the primary, paint can also do the trick: In one stunning bath by the 1818 Collective, AD PRO Directory members Kristin Fine and Analisse Taft-Gersten painted on petal-pink vertical stripes to achieve a wallpapered effect.
Three-dimensional tiling is another way to up the ante in bathroom design. It’s no secret that the classic zellige has been having a moment—AD’s own senior design editor Hannah Martin clocked it back in 2022—but even a few years on, they remain a go-to for many in the industry. These handmade, glazed terra-cotta tiles that originated in Morocco “are something we’ll definitely be working with in 2025,” says AD PRO Directory designer Laura Britt. A more tactile tile selection, zellige hits a sweet spot, Britt notes, “offering a mix of texture, craftsmanship, and organic appeal.” “I like to see it mixed with something glossy,” adds Los Angeles–based designer Mimi Shin, who also advocates for the traditional textures of terra-cotta, limestone, and brick. In her own Venice Beach sanctuary, the AD PRO Directory member went for another natural option: total travertine immersion.
If bathroom tile isn’t your bag, there are plenty of subtler surface treatments to tick the texture box. “We love incorporating natural stone like marble or quartzite for the countertops, jambs, and thresholds,” says AD PRO Directory designer Ali Burgoon Nolan. This treatment brings “depth and texture to the space without overwhelming it,” she says. While the group agreed that classic natural stone is here to stay, expect to see more of the variegated, chunkily-veined varieties. AD PRO Directory designer Jessica Davis also makes an emphatic case for cool and minimalist microcement, a composite made of sand, water, and cement that can be used to create a smooth and enduring surface. “I feel like this is an interesting textural alternative to marble and other stones,” she says, adding that its durability and ease of application are “great for retrofit situations and can even be used in showers.” Another popular waterproof option is tadelakt, a textural, hand-troweled plaster praised by the 1818 Collective.
Haute hardware
When a full-scale bathroom renovation isn’t in the cards, simply sprucing up your hardware selection can pack a serious punch. According to experts, homeowners are moving away from sleek, minimalist pulls, knobs, and fixtures, instead leaning into the highly decorative, handcrafted, antique, and unusual. “Anything that looks different from what you see in the masses is what I aim for sourcing!” says AD PRO Directory designer Ann Gottlieb.
“Hardware is becoming more jewelry-like,” adds Virginia-based designer Laura Hildebrandt. “Especially in spaces where there are only a few places for hardware, the idea is to make it more of a statement, as one would while dressing.” Interiors experts are looking to antique and hand-hewn hardware with rich patinas to communicate this couture sensibility. Fine and Taft-Gersten have sourced more than a few favorites from Sydney-based Studio Henry Wilson. “The metal on their hooks and pulls has such a tactile quality,” they say.
Another trending practice is to opt for unusual applications, says Davis, who, in addition to running her interior design studio, also acts as creative director for the boutique hardware company Nest Studio. “More people are embracing asymmetry when it comes to hardware and fixtures,” she says. To keep things interesting, her firm has been opting for corner or off-center mountings.
Subtle tech
Several designers voiced the opinion that hiding technology—or at least keeping it super sleek—is a priority. Keeping electrical products off the countertop is essential according to both Davis and Shin, who always specify docking drawers to free up additional space. Having a dedicated and connected place to store devices like hair dryers and electric toothbrushes can also “encourage tidy habits,” according to Britt.
Finding the right fixtures can go a long way in the quest for quiet tech, designers say. Hildebrandt shares that her clients are all in on bidets—and that the Toto Washlet has become a go-to for her firm, thanks to its understated profile and cleaning and deodorizing abilities. “Believe it or not,” says Hildebrandt, “my clients are obsessed with toilets!”
Heated floors are one more common client request. “Not only do they create a luxurious feel underfoot,” says Britt, “but they’re also energy efficient, making them an eco-conscious choice.” This hot amenity provides a more seamless exit from the shower or bath, particularly when paired with other subtle tech, like fogless mirrors and towel warmers.
Kicking the curb
When it comes to creating luxurious interiors, space—and a surplus of it—is king. One “tell” for this trend has been the upswing in demand for the wet room, a clever way to maximize small bathroom spaces by packing in both shower and tub. We’ll continue to see these spa-like spaces spill over into 2025, but with them comes another design element that is worth noticing.
“Curbless showers will be increasingly popular in 2025,” says Britt. “Offering a sleek, barrier-free look,” she promotes ditching the shower curb to “enhance accessibility while making the bathroom feel larger and more open.” And as homeowners consider the evolution of their home over the long term, this design move is also supportive of aging in place. “Most showers we are working on currently do not have a shower curb or even a shower door,” adds Gottlieb, whose recent blue-soaked primary bath is divided only by a single pane of glass. “It has been designed so that the flooring transition is seamless into the shower,” she says. In addition to creating a satisfyingly continuous surface across the floor, she promotes this modern bathroom trend for its ease of cleaning and maintenance.
Saturated shades
Just like other areas of the home, the bathroom is not exempt from the maximalist look sweeping interiors. Among the telltale signs is the rich palette pros are specifying for the loo, especially in the range of bold sunset tones—think earthy oranges and reds, deep blues, and muddy pinks. “I am seeing so many mauves,” adds Gottlieb.
This comes as a true departure from the pale, neutral, and stark white bathrooms of the pandemic. A possible explanation for the shift may lie in the color’s application method itself: According to Snyder, rather than relying on color as an accent, designers are leaning into full-scale “color drenching, where you use a single color in varying shades throughout the space.” This eye-catching technique, which has seen success in bedrooms and living rooms, makes a compelling case in the moody, wine-colored bathroom Studio Roslyn designed for a local spa.
This embrace of warmth and richness brings us back to the quest for wellness. As the year unfolds, bathroom trends in 2025 will create deeper, more intentional spaces for personal care and rejuvenation. The shift towards tactile materials, customized details, and resonant colors demonstrates an evolution of bathrooms from functional outposts to centerpieces of self-expression and self-care. With these five interior design trends in play, the bathroom just might be the most talked-about space in 2025.
