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10 Bathroom Trends You’ll See Everywhere In 2021

By Wendy Jacob On

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