
Published 05 August 2025
Sioban Imms
Bathroom design is shifting towards more ornate, colourful aesthetics, driven by two trends: broader home styling extending into the bathroom, and wash areas becoming statement spaces. From expansive suites to compact WCs and bedroom washstands, CMF is transforming everyday rituals with intentional, luxurious details. Discover the top trends for 2025/26 Bathrooms below and explore more in Bathroom Evolutions 25/26.
A richly decorative mood defines this direction, where historical influences (namely Art Deco and Arts and Crafts) are layered with contemporary design for spaces that feel both indulgent and functional.
A richly decorative mood defines this direction, where historical influences (namely Art Deco and Arts and Crafts) are layered with contemporary design for spaces that feel both indulgent and functional.
A human-centred approach is shaping the future of wash spaces, where inclusive design meets refined utility. Drawing on Bauhaus principles, this direction prioritises clarity, longevity and intuitive interaction.
Colour-drenching and immersive material applications that extend across floors, walls and ceilings are being used to unify interiors and create enveloping, ritual-enhancing experiences.
Building on the Moody Clubhouse trend from last year, designers continue to create cocooning spaces using deep tones, celestial motifs and greyscale terrazzo with large-scale aggregate.
A focus on form, materiality and composition defines this direction, where striking silhouettes and tactile finishes elevate both indoor and outdoor spaces.
A grounded, tactile aesthetic emerges through reclaimed elements, unlacquered metals and uneven, earthy textures.
Coloured sanitaryware, marbled patterns and cool-tone metallics combine to create surreal and immersive bathroom experiences.
Bold colour and pattern choices bring a sense of individuality and upliftment to bathroom spaces.
Practical bathroom design is tempered through the use of gently contrasting materials and harmonious colour pairings, creating spaces that feel approachable and emotionally attuned to everyday life.



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