10 Bathroom Trends You’ll See Everywhere In 2021

A well designed bathroom is a thing of beauty, but it’s made up of a mix of elements.
Take inspiration from these updates if you are dreaming of tackling a bathroom remodel next year, or just want a preview of the coming attractions, these bathroom trends will lead the way in 2021.
Dark Fixtures
Dark fixtures really pop when contrasted by a snowy expanse of marble, as seen by these classic wall-mounted cross taps in this bathroom. The sharp matte fixtures act as punctuation points and accent the shower frame and windows.
- Photographer Stacey Brandford
- Designer Arren Williams; Architecture by BLDG Workshop
House & Home March 2020
Integrated Lighting
When it comes to a clean look, nothing tops integrated lighting! In this artful bathroom, illumination is used behind the mirror to highlight the heavily-veined stone, and makes the floating vanity appear even more weightless and spectral.
- Photographer Alex Lukey
- Designer Daniel Harland, Roundabout Studio
House & Home May 2020
Asymmetrical Tubs
Sculptural soakers have been making huge inroads in bathroom design; the next evolution is an asymmetrical shape that offers a one-off focus in the room.
- Photographer Virginia Macdonald
- Designer Anne Hepfer
House & Home September 2020
Multifunctional Enclosures
In the Spring 2020 Princess Margaret Showhouse, designer Sarah Baeumler created a wishlist of features in the principal bathroom ensuite. The rationale for the glassed-in space was simple: it stays warm and cozy, so getting out of the tub is never jarring. This wet room also offers double showers, meaning there is never any waiting.
- Photographer Angus Fergusson
- Designer Sarah Baeumler
House & Home May 2020
Hybrid Floors
We’ve seen mixed media floors break onto the scene in chic restaurants, so it was only a matter of time before they started popping up in homes. Soft pink Moroccan tiles seem to melt into the Scandi-style wood flooring.
- Photographer Alex Lukey
- Designer Architecture by Superkül
House & Home January 2020
Color Saturation
Teal (like Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Color Of The Year) is making a strong showing in this Prince Edward County home, but any rich color can have an equally luscious effect. This moody hue also makes brass fixtures and wood accents really pop.
- Photographer Johnny C. Y. Lam
House & Home December 2019
No Handles
Consider this design move a truly clean slate. Skipping handles makes millwork look sleeker and svelte, putting the emphasis on the beautiful wood grain in this minimalist family home’s bathroom.
- Photographer Alex Lukey
- Designer Jackie Di Cara
House & Home October 2019
Full Marble Walls
A dramatic black marble backsplash shows the power of using marble slab, creating visual dimension, and contrasts the pale marble for graphic impact.
- Photographer Phil Crozier
- Designer Stephanie Brown
House & Home April 2019
Black Tubs
This trend mixes edgy black and the old-fashioned charm of a claw foot tub. In this petite Parisian bathroom, the tub is painted black to match the glossy walls for a seamless effect (but one that’s also unabashedly romantic.)
- Photographer Joann Pai
- Designer Jackie Kai Ellis
House & Home September 2019
Mixed Metals
The pendulum has been swinging to brass (especially unlacquered), but there is no rule that everything has to match. Here, a cool metal faucet lives happily besides warm finishes on the sconces, hooks and mirror frame.
- Photographer Alex Lukey
- Designer Orsi Panos
House & Home September 2020