Proper lighting is a must in your bathroom, considering you use this space to prepare for your day. You can dress up this functional necessity with standout fixtures and – wait, are those lamps?

Yes! A growing trend for your bathroom is to beef up your lighting by placing lamps on side tables or atop cabinets. Just make sure they’re as safe as they are stylish, by using cordless, waterproof, or at least bathroom-rated items. Especially if they’re near tubs or sinks.

You can also add life to otherwise sterile overhead and vanity lights with sculptured bulbs and oversized fixtures like you might see in living rooms or dining rooms. They can create a new focal point in the bathroom while making it feel cozier and more inviting.

BB+F Brands to check out: Kalia, Madeli, Robern

Bathroom walls and floors are often tiled out of necessity, to prevent unwanted water retention and mold growth. Leave that thinking in 2025 and embrace the daring trends of 2026! Make these surfaces your playground for experimentation.

Create an air of serenity with organic, stone-like textures. Go for a chic, ultra-modern feel by experimenting with microcement finishes. Play with multiple patterns and layering for something eye-catching and ostentatious. It’s all on the table for tile in 2026.

BB+F Brands to check out: Anatolia, Ceratec, Midgley West

Historically, wet rooms have been a way to make the most of a non-traditional bathroom space. The shower floor can extend through most or all of the bathroom with subtle, clever drainage, letting you do more with less square footage.

For 2026, a wet room is your method for transforming your bathroom into an opulent spa-like environment. With coordinated hardware and heated floors, you can create a cohesive environment that looks as luxurious as it feels.

BB+F Brands to check out: Schluter, Warmup, Zitta

Feel spoiled every time you step into your bathroom. Add an oversized soaker tub and coordinated freestanding hardware to create the perfect escape from the stresses of your day-to-day routine.

While this bathtub setup may already be popular, one trend you’ll see in 2026 is adding a statement rug by the tub to create a stunning focal point for the bathroom. Designers are also suggesting bathtubs with a view will be a thing! If you have a bathroom window that offers nice scenery (and privacy), consider placing that soaker tub close to it in your next reno.

BB+F Brands to check out: Bagno Italia, Victoria + Albert, Axor

Just because they’re smaller doesn’t mean guest bathrooms or powder rooms can’t have personality! These spaces are becoming the place for homeowners to experiment, since they’re not used as often as primary bathrooms. And since guests will be the ones using them, they become showpieces and conversation starters!

Mix and match the above trends to create a standout bathroom. As the smaller, less-used space, the risk and budget tend to be a little lower.

BB+F Brands to check out: Baril, Kohler, LaLoo, Marathon