"Bathrooms are growing up," declares Autumn Oser of Haldon House.

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Leaving clinical, utilitarian spaces behind, Experts like Autumn are forecasting a revolutionary shift toward rooms that prioritize tranquility and sophistication. "We've been embracing a sense of quiet elegance with bespoke details like marble trim, handsome tilework, and sculptural fixtures that feel considered and elevated," she explains.

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More than just functional necessities, bathrooms have emerged as the unsung heroes of the home. Embracing thoughtful choices in these intimate spaces not only elevates your environment but transforms mundane moments into restorative experiences.

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We asked our most sought-after interior designers to reveal the bathroom trends they're most excited about in 2025. Here are 14 movements making waves among our Experts.

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Sky’s the Limit

When considering bathroom design, Joelle Kutner of Ome Dezin urges homeowners to look up (literally). "Skylights are a great way to invite natural light into a space," she insists. "They're relatively inexpensive but make a transformative visual impact.”

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For a cohesive statement, the Expert recommends extending your wall materials into the skylight itself: "This creates a unified design that draws the eye upward and enhances the overall atmosphere.”

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All Hung Up

For bathrooms with limited square footage, Jaimie Baird suggests suspending vanity mirrors over windows. "It not only solves spatial challenges but gives the room a mesmerizing sense of airiness and depth, especially when you're immersed in nature," she says.

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Stone Cold

Embracing raw beauty, Experts like Maureen Ursino of Ursino Interiors are championing the rise of rustic, natural materials. "I absolutely adore a rugged stone sink—there's something captivating about the texture and depth it brings to a bathroom," she says.

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Design Smarter, Not Larger

Challenging conventional bathroom layouts, Joelle predicts that integrated bath and shower wet rooms are poised for a comeback. "They're an ingenious way to maximize space and create seamless transitions that feel luxurious rather than cramped," she explains. "It's especially useful for families with children. There’s no need to stress about water splashing everywhere when the entire space is designed to get wet!"

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Art in Unexpected Places

Rejecting the idea that these spaces should be purely functional, Autumn imagines an ensuite as a personal gallery waiting to be curated. "Art once reserved for formal interiors is making bold appearances in bathrooms," she observes. "A gilded frame above the tub or a surrealist sculpture on the vanity lends a sense of story, intimacy, and lived-in elegance.”

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Throwback Favorites

Drawing inspiration from decades past, Sarah Zames of General Assembly celebrates the return of elements that celebrate the boldness of the 1980s. “Rounded, heavy edges and carved-out sinks create a powerful, grounded feeling and evoke the sensation of a solid mass," she explains. "Integrating fixtures that resemble precious jewels transports me back to the crystal knobs that defined our childhood homes. It's something deeply familiar, but thoughtfully reimagined.”

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Maximize Luxury

When space permits, Maureen advocates for incorporating wellness-focused elements that elevate daily routines into spa-like rituals. "If you have the option, integrating a sauna into a larger bathroom creates an unmistakable sense of luxury," she claims.

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Add Curve Appeal

Autumn forecasts the rise of bell-shaped shower nooks that introduce sculptural softness to bathroom architecture. "Arched nooks add an element of intimacy while instantly evoking a sense of calm and balance," she explains. "They're a beautiful way to frame a moment of luxury, especially when paired with velvety plaster finishes or a contrasting stone detail that catches the light."

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True Colors

Bidding farewell to all-white bathrooms that dominated previous years, Joelle anticipates vibrant color trends taking center stage in bathroom design. "We're about to witness a wave of experimentation in bathroom colors, fixtures, and finishes," she predicts.

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Jaimie agrees, noting a shift in homeowner preferences: "My clients are embracing boldness. They're no longer afraid to commit and are increasingly open to colorful, statement-making tiles. These playful choices offer depth and personality."

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Play With Powder Rooms

For those hesitant to commit to dramatic design choices in primary baths, Sarah suggests powder rooms as the perfect canvas for trying new ideas. "You have exponentially more flexibility with materials and details in powder rooms since they generally don't get used as much," she explains. "They're a great little space to show off the bolder details carried through the rest of the home.”

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Go Against the Grain

Maureen anticipates a decisive move toward incorporating natural elements. "Wood is finding its rightful place in vanity design, and I love the warmth and character it brings," she says. Due to its delicate nature, the Expert recommends reserving this application for lower-traffic bathrooms where it can truly shine.

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Bathrooms as Living Spaces

Redefining luxury, Autumn predicts a rise in spaces that invite lingering. "Plush seating, vintage furniture pieces, and layered textiles all have a rightful place in thoughtful bathroom design," she insists. "A well-worn armchair, an upholstered bench, or a side table artfully stacked with books and candles transforms utilitarian areas into deeply personal and comfortably refined places."

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Clean Design

Jaimie envisions a trend in bathrooms as sanctuaries defined by intentional restraint. "Shower rooms created with clean lines and refined materials are the embodiment of elegance," she says. "Spaces defined by precise geometry, seamless surfaces, and the deliberate interplay of light, stone, and metals represent the visual definition of quiet luxury.”

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