What’s trending: how to beautify your bathroom design

Have you recently looked at your bathroom design and felt the urge to breathe new life into it, whether it’s through a fresh shower curtain or bigger, dustier jobs like tiles? Well, if you, too, are craving a change, you’ve landed in just the right spot.

The bathroom is one of the most used rooms in the home, so its function is always prioritised, but it’s important not to overlook the way it looks and feels. So, if you want to beautify your design, why not try making it look less like a bathroom? Hear me out…

Luxurious cosy bathroom with large seating and freestanding bath.
Bathroom design with Tay bath with a painted finish. Bestwood lever three-hole basin mixer, and three-bar wall-mounted towel rail. All from Drummonds.
Minimalist cosy bathroom with coloured furniture and funky bath mat.
Catino Ovale in Anemone with drawer in Rovere Sbiancato, and Enjoy WC in Anemone with soft close seat, West One Bathrooms.

The ‘living’ bathroom look is one of the latest trends to capture my attention. Say hello to designs with painted tubs, bijou basins, and striking vanities, surfaces decked out in charming tiles and bold wallpaper, complete with plush armchairs, chunky curtains, and tactile rugs. Dreamy, right?

From coloured sanitaryware, statement pieces of furniture, to smaller finishing touches such as wall art, bath mats, and soap holders, there are so many ways to inject character into your design. We’ve gathered some stunning decorating ideas here to show you just what’s possible.

Green and blue bathroom with chair and freestanding bath.
Boat bath by BC Designs.

Also on my radar…

Taking a closer look at the walls and floors, wallpaper, paint and intricate finishes are the perfect tools for taking your bathroom out of the ordinary and adding another layer of interest to your design. So, if you’ve been searching for daring ways to upgrade your bathing or showering space, look no further than these 16 fun ideas right here.

Entryway to an ensuite with diamond shaped tiles in red and grey, a chunky pedestal basin and a rattan mirror.
Cement Tile in Diamond, Mosaic Factory. Photography: Chris Snook.
Yellow painted tub with chrome brassware, with quirky wallpaper, art and a pink armchair in the corner.
Bathroom by Olivine Design. La Pannonie Original wallpaper, Pierre Frey. Bath painted in Yellow Pink by Little Greene, Old Fashioned Bathrooms. Photography: Rachael Smith.

And, if you are looking for newness, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite recent tile launches, sure to elevate your space from purely practical to pretty, too. Picture tropical slabs in soft greens and lively pinks, glazed zellige-like designs, handcrafted solutions, and opulent marble-inspired porcelain.

We’ve got something for every taste and style, so click here to browse the latest.

Bathroom clad in marble slabs, with a curved wall, and wall-mounted green basin and oval mirror.
Bathroom design drenched in Savoy Novo porcelain tiles, Ca’ Pietra.
  • Stone is taking over our interiors. From countertop basins and tabletops, to smaller décor pieces such as lamps, the latest solutions are adorned with eye-catching swirls and veins, whether it’s authentic marble or inspired effects.
  • Curvaceous shapes and scalloped detailing are ideal for softening the look of your kitchen and adding visual interest.
  • Warm up your space and achieve a cocooning atmosphere in your bedroom design with delicious coffee and toffee tones. Think sumptuous neutral paint, brown velvet bed frames or accent chairs, and rich chocolate-coloured cushions and throws.
  • Give your walls and floors some much-needed TLC with the newest tile and wallpaper offerings, from Graham & Brown’s Design of the Year 2026 to Otto Tiles & Design’s new Ceramic collection.
Moodboard edit of brown decor, bathroom design wallpaper, tiles and paint, and marble pieces.
1. Atelier VAIA with an eggshell finish, price on application, Dornbracht. 2. Wall bracket in Brushed Brass finish, £24, Folk Interiors. 3. Cerrado round washbasin 360mm in Nube, £766.08, CP Hart. 4. Dwell Terzo coffee table in Walnut, £169, DFS. 5. Made.com x USP Harlow ottoman storage bed in Chocolate Brown Velvet, from £879, Made.com. 6. Ludlow set of two dining chairs in Spiced Honey Chenille and Silver Oak, £309.99, Daals. 7. Thebe portable table lamp, £750, Heathfield & Co. 8. Mélange velvet cushion in Chocolate, £45, French Bedroom. 9. Valspar Almond Sugar paint, from £21, available at B&Q. 10. Eternal Weave Black wallpaper, £190, Graham & Brown. 11. Urban Earth tiles in Navy Blue, £89 per sq m, Otto Tiles & Design.

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The layered textures in this design by Project London, from the limewash walls and wood accents to the marble surfaces and metallic trim of the banquette, elevate the look and feel of this bright kitchen.

A jewel box of a bathroom – from the opulent stone to the sleek light fixtures and coordinating gold tap and hardware, this design is packed with wow factor.

I see an oversized headboard, I double-tap! To me, there is something so chic about a plush, extra-large design, whether it has power sockets, lights, and side tables incorporated within the frame, or it simply ‘hugs’ them in.

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