20 Bathroom Styles And Designs To Adore For 2026

Evolving from "Past Times," the Heritage Revival & New Romantic trend blends historical craftsmanship with dramatic storytelling. Characterized by arched mirrors, ornate roll-top baths, and rich jewel tones, it balances softness with sophisticated drama. To achieve this, the Hampton collection offers timeless traditional design with high personalization. Choose soft sage green or matt agave for a romantic atmosphere, or opt for bold matt black and slate grey to ground your space with a modern, dramatic edge.

If you'd prefer a different take on vintage design, the Artisan bathroom style below may be for you.

Bringing all the classic bathroom design touches and materials that have endured for many years, traditional bathrooms are not restricted to period properties. Introducing some timeless style and elegance to even a modern home can create an oasis of heritage within a more contemporary setting. Using trend-proof wood and chrome finishes, with freestanding furniture and simple fixtures, a traditional bathroom style offer familiarity and warmth in spades.

If you'd like a style with more recent influences, see the Modern/Contemporary Style further down in this article.

As the counterpoint to the traditional bathroom, the modern bathroom style brings the best of the current world to your home. Think brassware finishes such as gunmetal or brushed nickel, countertop basins, and touch-sensitive buttons. With the cleanliness accented by an occasional playful accessory—such as colourful artwork or lighting—a modern bathroom design offers a mature, sophisticated approach.

For a more timeless design, see below for the Regency bathroom style.

This bathroom style is personified by the very highest quality in every possible part of the bathroom. With marble surfaces, rich wood furniture, and exposed brassware, a luxury bathroom is designed for long, lazy soaks and a healthy dose of self-care. Every corner is coordinated and curated to the highest possible level, ensuring this bathroom style is a comfortable sanctuary where you can spend hours relaxing.

A more stripped back, simplistic alternative would be the Scandi bathroom design, just down the page.

Bring a touch of the countryside into your home with the farmhouse bathroom style. Filled with heritage finishes but with a focus on functionality over flair, it brings a healthy dose of warmth and comfort to your bathroom. Substantial furniture with plenty of storage and classic brassware finishes sit alongside more contemporary fixtures, such as touch-sensitive mirrors and smart lighting.

For a more aesthetic-led approach, take a look at our Neutral Maximalism style at the top of the page.

The coastal bathroom style conjures childhood visits to the seaside into a calm, neutral space designed to be an oasis in a busy home. With blues alongside neutral tones and a focus on maximizing natural light, the beach is brought to your home to help you unwind. With a minimalist approach providing space and traditional fixtures providing familiarity, this nostalgic approach is incredibly welcoming.

Another option for bringing the outside in is the Biophilic bathroom style at the bottom of this page

Imagine the warming Mediterranean sun infiltrating your bathroom, washing over every surface and leaving russet, earthy tones behind. This Bathroom style is geared towards a southern European feel, with traditional finishes across the worktops and brassware, while tiles or paintwork offer the sunny saturation to ensure the space is inviting and serene.

To lean even more into a traditional look, the Heritage Revival and New Romantic bathroom style back at the top of this page is worth a look.

A bathroom style that brings a touch of the 1930s into your home, Art Deco has endured for a century thanks to a clear, eye-catching aesthetic. In practical terms, luxurious fixtures are matched with intricate tile work and underpinned by traditional furniture. Style-wise, curves sit alongside geometric shapes, monochrome palettes, and exposed brassware.

For a more contemporary look, take a look at the Modern bathroom style higher up this page.

Turn your bathroom into a work of art with a curated space designed to evoke an emotional response. Originating at the turn of the 19th into the 20th century as a response to the Industrial Revolution, Art Nouveau brought nature-inspired shapes into the home. In a bathroom style, this means organic-shaped mirrors, metallic accents, and rich, jewel-inspired tones.

If this seems too much for your design, the Minimalist bathroom style reduces the clutter to the minimum, and can be found slightly higher up the page.

As the more accessible counterpoint to Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts focuses on ubiquitous finishes rather than opulence. Handcrafted materials, exposed wood, and simplicity are the order of the day in this bathroom style, showing off the expertise in every element of your space. Using steel, patterned floral tiles, and simple ceramics, the workmanship itself becomes the feature.

For another approach that appreciates craftsmanship, see the Farmhouse Bathroom design higher up in this article.