Janet Cook
Bathrooms are rapidly evolving in 2025, with a focus on personal sanctuaries that blend comfort, wellness, smart functionality, and sustainability. National bathroom remodeling trends show that homeowners are embracing designs that are warm, sustainable, and more expressive than ever. Bathrooms are not just about function, but relaxation and pampering.
Wellness Takes Center Stage
One of the strongest trends is designing the bathroom-as-retreat concept. Homeowners are integrating spa-like features that support health. Freestanding soaking tubs are becoming focal points. Rainfall showerheads, steam systems, heated floors, and aromatherapy features are moving from the wish list to the must-have. Water filtration is being added to the shower and steam production line. Plants are included to elevate the atmosphere and improve air quality. These touches are not just for luxury, but for mental and physical wellness.
Sustainability and Natural Materials
Eco-conscious design is being specified by more homeowners. In 2025 recycled glass and terrazzo tiles, reclaimed or sustainably harvested wood, bamboo vanities, and low-VOC finishes are in strong demand. Water-saving fixtures (low-flow faucets, dual-flush, or smart toilets) rank high in importance. Aging-in-place elements are included to fit our changing needs, such as grab bars, nonslip flooring, low-curb or curbless shower, and additional lighting.
Bold Colors and Textures
All-white bathrooms are gently fading out. Instead, there’s a surge of richer, more dramatic hues (deep greens, forest tones, navy blues) used, especially on accent walls, cabinetry, or tile. Texture is equally important: fluted wood, 3D tiles, large-format tiles, and statement tile patterns offer visual depth. Wet rooms are rising in popularity as a solution for spaces not large enough to have a stand-alone bathtub and shower.
Smart and Seamless Tech
Technology is woven into design in subtler, more integrated ways. Touchless faucets and toilets, smart mirrors (with LED back lighting), app- or voice-controlled showers, and built-in sensors for humidity and lighting are increasingly common. These are not only conveniences, but also improve hygiene and energy efficiency.
Open Layouts, Clever Storage, and Comfort
Bathrooms are becoming more open visually and physically. Frameless glass, curbless or barrier-free showers, floating vanities, and wall-mounted fixtures give a sense of a larger space. Meanwhile, storage solutions are smarter: Recessed shelves, hidden storage behind mirrors, vertical cabinets, and soft-close drawers are all in demand. Comfort is not just in fixtures, but in details. Soft lighting schemes with LED light strips, towel warmers, floor heating, and finishes that soothe rather than glare are making baths more relaxing.
Happy Bathroom Remodeling!
Janet Cook, Certified Health Coach and Aging in Place Specialist, President of Cook Remodeling (celebrating 46 years), invites you to check out their blog for inspiring photos and more articles.