500 Design Pros Predict the Biggest Bathroom Trends of 2025

Natural, Transitional, and Modern Design Styles

The consensus is that people are seeking organic and zen-like bathrooms. To achieve this, 65% of professionals say that more homeowners will opt for “natural” design styles over the next few years, followed by transitional or timeless aesthetics (63%) and modern or minimalist design (60%). 

Notably, farmhouse style ranks quite low, with only 14% of design pros believing it will trend in bathrooms in 2025.

Color Palettes Filled With Greens, Blues, Grays, and Browns

According to the report, serene, earthy tones such as greens and blues will dominate in 2025, along with grays. While white is technically the most popular color (76% of respondents predict clients will select it for their bathrooms), green follows very closely behind at 71%, and about half (51%) picked blue as well. Gray and brown also got plenty of votes (44% each).

The soothing color palette makes sense, though, considering that “natural” style is on the rise. Neutral colors and warm wood grain textures are popping up on floors, walls, and vanities. 

The report noted that vintage is also creeping in: Color trends that will likely make a comeback include mid-century modern from the ’50s and bright colors from the ’70s.

Fancy Spa Features

Homeowners are prioritizing self-care in their bathrooms, creating spa-like environments enhanced with sensory features that promote relaxation and “lingering.” Professionals pointed out details like dimmable lighting, built-in shower seats, rain shower heads, steam showers, soaking tubs, heated floors, and even comfort-height toilets are on the rise.

Partner-Focused Spaces

Couples are choosing to make their bathrooms work for them—there’s now an emphasis on spaces built for two, with clients requesting everything in sets of two, including vanities, sinks, toilets, shower heads, and medicine cabinets. 

Wet Rooms

The wet room, an open-concept shower area that’s separate from the vanity area, is becoming more mainstream—40% of professionals predict it will be in more homes over the next few years.

Frameless Showers and Oval Tubs

Showers are getting a lot of love right now from homeowners. In fact, over half of the pros surveyed anticipate that clients will want to remove their bathtubs to increase shower size. In fact, 43% say that walls will come down to enlarge the shower area. As for how those showers look, experts say they will be frameless with clear glass. Other shower details like handhelds, zero clearance (curb-less), built-in seating, grab bars, rain shower heads, and steam functions are also trending. 

While showers are preferred over tubs, 85% of pros claim freestanding tubs are very much in demand. According to them, they convey a sense of luxury. In particular, oval-shaped tubs will be the most popular choice amongst clients. Surprisingly, the clawfoot tub will be the least popular—only 16% of pros feel it will be a top pick over the coming years.

Large Format Tiles and Solid Surface Walls

Tiny tiles are no more—at least not on the walls. Of the professional surveyed, 79% declared that large format tiles with minimal grout lines will be in showers and walls, and 68% say slab/solid surface (which can look very similar to large format tiles) will be popular. A huge reason for this trend is due to the desire for low-maintenance upkeep—no one wants to spend time tediously cleaning grout lines! In fact, the third most popular wall tile—subway—trailed quite far behind, receiving only 28% of votes.

Patterned Mosaic Flooring

While the walls might be large format, the floors tell a slightly different story. Just over half of the professionals surveyed (51%) believe patterned mosaic will be prominent in bathrooms (though 46% still say the large format tile on the walls will continue onto the floors).

Additionally, designers anticipate that ceramic/porcelain (96%) and stone floors (88%) in warm neutrals will take off in bathroom design next year. Surprisingly, vinyl/laminate ranked fairly amongst the pros, too, at 74%. And not so surprising: Heated floors will continue to be a big ask.

More Windows and Natural Lighting

Interestingly, 81% of professionals believe more homeowners will be willing to go through the arduous process of installing windows and skylights in their bathrooms for more natural light. 

Floating Vanities

Floating, freestanding, and built-in vanities with wood grain or painted door facings will be popular. As for door types: 61% of pros predict slab doors with soft-close hardware will reign. Shaker doors will still be trending but less so: Only 42% of experts believe these will be a popular pick. 

Quartz and Quartzite Countertops

The most popular countertop choices will be quartz (79%) and quartzite (55%). Interestingly, the latter even outranked marble, which trailed far behind at 27%. Granite was shockingly close in popularity to marble, as 23% of pros think it will still be a hit over the next few years.

Integrated Sinks

Professionals are forecasting an edgier, more design-forward aesthetic for sinks in the coming years—52% say they will be integrated into the countertop material, appealing to those seeking a sleek, modern look. Of course, most pros (82%) say undermounts, specifically in polished or matte white, will still be popular.

Bronze and Black Faucets

Bronze and black faucets in matte and brushed finishes will continue to rank highly amongst homeowners.