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Bathroom Trends

Good design makes life better. To simplify the process of designing your ideal bathroom, we've identified seven timeless trends to awaken inspiration and infuse your bathroom with the styles, shapes and colours that feel distinctly you. Find the bathroom trend that matches your personal style – from luxury-inspired bathrooms to modern Australian bathrooms.

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The Reece and Australian House & Garden teams have identified timeless trends that will help to drive your inspiration into action. We hope this is a great starting point for your bathroom design journey.

A contemporary bathroom showcasing a glass shower door next to a relaxing bathtub.
A modern, white bathroom basin paired with a stylish, matte dark metal tapware.

Wellness Sanctuary Bathrooms

Disconnect, recharge, surrender. Smart technologies meet absolute serenity for the ultimate expression of relaxation and self-care.

A bright bathroom featuring a white basin and white tapware.

White on White Bathrooms

Crisp marble, soft textures, and tonal layering combine to create a space that feels both tranquil and luminous.

A modern bathroom featuring white walls, a white wooden vanity and a soft arched vanity mirror cupboard.
Modern bathroom with two round blue basins, wall-mounted faucets, a wooden tray with plants and toiletries, and a towel hanging on the right.
A modern bathroom basin with a round mirror above, peach-coloured tile backsplash, brown faucet, and pink soap dispensers on a wood vanity.

Colour Drenching Bathrooms

Soak up the new monochrome - not black and white, but a celebration of one favourite colour.

A luxurious white marble bathroom featuring a modern shower with a gold shower head.

Contemporary Classics Bathrooms

Refined lines, luxurious materials, and a sense of heritage are reimagined for today's world.

A classic, contemporary bathroom showcasing sleek marble walls paired with a warm wooden vanity, fluted basin and brushed gold tapware.
A sleek, stylish bathroom featuring a pink basin, wooden vanity, and dark brushed metal tapware, blending colour and natural materials.
A sleek, back-to-wall style bathtub paired with dark metal tapware, in a bathroom with a recessed shelf above it displaying toiletries.

Modern Australian Bathrooms

Inspired by the Australian landscape in all its variety, this look embraces the wild, textural beauty of the bush.

A classic, white freestanding bathtub paired with matte black tapware and floor-mounted bath outlet.

Hamptons Bathrooms

Originating from upscale beach houses in the Hamptons, New York, this style is known for its elegant, light, and airy aesthetic.

A white bathroom with a sleek semi-recessed basin, paired with a white vanity and chrome tapware, creating an elegant and airy aesthetic.
An elegant, moody bathroom with a white basin paired with a round mirror, dark metal tapware and a dark wooden vanity, styled with striped towels.
Modern, matte black shower head with a smaller, matching handheld shower.

Hotel Experience Bathrooms

Dark, moody, elegant and dramatic, this style prioritises elegance, comfort and a sense of exclusivity.

Image Credits

Wellness Sanctuary Bathrooms: McDonald Jones Homes. White on White Bathrooms: Kado. Colour Drenching Bathrooms: The Block | Brilliant SA. Contemporary Classics Bathrooms: Brilliant SA. Modern Australian Bathrooms: Indulge Renovations. Hamptons Bathrooms: Better Built Homes. Hotel Experience Bathrooms: Gamble Constructions.