Bathroom Trends 2026: The Biggest Design, Colour & Product Trends This Year

In 2026, UK bathrooms are getting a whole lot warmer and more wellness-focused. Earthy palettes are replacing rigid whites, and spa-inspired fixtures are the main event. This guide runs through the major bathroom trends taking over the UK, with design inspiration and product picks for each one.

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Trend: Spa-inspired wellness bathroom

What it’s about: Rainfall showerheads, soft lighting, and speakers to make for a relaxing retreat

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Trend: Warm earthy palettes

What it’s about: Terracotta, sage, and sand colours offer an inviting, warm space

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Trend: Colour drenching

What it’s about: Making all surfaces and fixtures the same colour creates a bold effect

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Trend: Japandi minimalism

What it’s about: Blending Japanese and Scandinavian design for a clean, clutter-free space

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Trend: Smart bathroom technology

What it’s about: Digital shower, smart mirrors, and functional toilets give a premium feel to your bathroom suite

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Trend: Matt finishes on brassware

What it’s about: Brushed brass and matt black finishes make the space feel like luxury

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Trend: Large-format tiles

What it’s about: Large porcelain tiles minimise grout and cleaning and offer a spacious look

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Trend: Wall-hung and floating furniture

What it’s about: Units that are wall-mounted give a floating effect, which makes the room spacious and modern

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Trend: Fluted and textured surfaces

What it’s about: Carved detailing on radiators and vanity units adds a unique twist to bathroom decor

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Trend: Natural materials and biophilic design

What it’s about: Playing into the wellness trend, natural materials like oak, marble, and stone bring a grounded feel to the room

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Wellness and spa-inspired home renovations are only becoming more popular. Your bathroom is no exception; adding fixtures like soft lighting, rainfall showerheads, and integrated speakers can make the space feel relaxing and warm.

Rainfall showerheads turn an everyday shower into something far more relaxing.

Hudson Reed Square Fixed Ceiling Tile Shower Head

This ceiling-mounted rainfall showerhead has a sleek, modern spa look. It comes in three sizes; the smallest is the most affordable and works well in small walk-in shower enclosures.

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Roper Rhodes Round Fixed Rain Shower Head

This fixed rainfall showerhead comes in three finishes, with the matt black one has a real spa feel. It also has a water-flow regulator, so you stay in control of your water use.

Consider adding body jets to create a unique and comforting shower experience.

Hudson Reed Square Chrome Tile Body Jet

Made from solid brass, with a modern design and a luxurious, spa-like feel. The jets can be fitted on their own or alongside other shower accessories.

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Hudson Reed Minimalist Swivel Body Jet Chrome

The minimalist design of this body jet makes the shower feel like a wellness retreat, and the swivel head lets you aim the water exactly where you want it.

A freestanding bath is a statement piece in any bathroom. When it comes to a spa-like design, they’re a good reminder of luxury hotels or spas where soaking tubs are the norm. You can also add oils, bath bombs, and salts to play into your wellness experience further.

Heritage Baby Buckingham Freestanding Cast Iron Roll Top Bath With Feet

A cast-iron freestanding bath pays a nod to the Victorian era. It comes with stylish feet and a roll-top rim for comfort when you’re reclined. Perfect for a long, relaxing soak in a traditional bathroom suite.

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Trojan Alcora Double-Ended Twin Skin Floor-Standing Bath

This lightweight acrylic option sits flush to the floor for a contemporary look, with a minimalist exterior that feels clean and calm in a spa-inspired bathroom.

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While many traditional bathroom setups default to greys, navy blues, or the standard white colours, earthy palettes make the room feel more inviting. Warm tones like terracotta, sand, sage, ochre, warm beige, and putty signal warmth and comfort. With Sherwin-Williams introducing “Universal Khaki” as 2026’s colour of the year, it’s an easy trend to bring home.

Here are the top picks for bathroom colours in 2026.

Taupe

A neutral colour that gives the room a subdued look without overpowering it.

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Soft pink

A slightly bolder choice that still plays into the earthy tones. Use it on walls for a playful look, or introduce it through accent pieces like mirror frames or towel rails.

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Light green

Reminiscent of nature, light greens feel fresh. It can work as an accent colour on shelving or cabinet hardware.

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Brushed brass

Warm and luxurious, brushed brass basin taps and shower mixers add a unique touch to your suite.

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Terracotta

This bold colour can be the focal point of your bathroom. Try terracotta-coloured wall tiles or bathroom flooring to bring the space to life.

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Colour drenching is a type of bathroom design where every surface wears the same colour: walls, vanity, tiles, trim, and accessories, all in one finish. The colour you pick can have a real effect on mood. Lighter colours, for instance, have been associated with positive moods like happiness, excitement, and pleasure.

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Snag this satin green vanity with ample bathroom storage. Pair it with green walls or floor-to-ceiling green cabinetry to drench the room in this earthy tone:

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The Japandi trend blends both Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian design. They come together to create a space with a focus on:

Natural woods and neutral colours are major parts of this trend. Consider adding soft lighting as well to create a sense of peace and serenity, a hallmark of Japanese design.

IMEX Ravine Wall Hung Open Shelf Vanity Unit

This wall-hung unit makes the bathroom feel clean and modern thanks to its floating effect, and the open shelf below adds a decorative touch.

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Crosswater Infinity Round LED Borderlit Mirror with Demister Pad

Sleek and functional, this borderlit LED mirror lets you choose the light temperature; a softer setting fits the Japandi look nicely.

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Smart features make a bathroom more comfortable and efficient. Here are some of the top ones right now:

The classic high-shine look given by chrome finishes may not be everyone’s first choice. More and more, people are choosing matt finishes on bathroom taps, shower mixers, mirror frames, shower trays, and other bathroom accessories. Matt black looks premium and sophisticated, while matt white (less common) is catching on as a modern bathroom alternative to the traditional gloss white.

Brushed brass and brushed bronze options give off a warm and luxurious feel, so they work best for someone who wants unique interior design details.

Joseph Miles Millie Monobloc Brushed Brass Basin Mixer Tap with Waste

This brushed brass basin tap works brilliantly in traditional bathroom setups.

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Britton Hoxton Round Borderlit LED Illuminated Mirror with Demister Pad - Matt Black Frame

Matt black mirror frames give your bathroom space a modern look.

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Duravit Starck-T Contemporary Toilet Brush and Holder Pack

Stand out from the usual white accessories with this brushed bronze toilet brush, perfect for adding a subtle accent.

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Remember the tiny mosaic tiles that covered bathroom walls (and floors)? The new trend swings the opposite way, with large-format bathroom tiles dominating the space. These are tiles measuring 600 mm or more on one side and include porcelain panels and acrylic tiles with minimal grout. That makes them easier to clean and gives a sleek, neat finish.

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Wall-hung furniture instantly modernises a bathroom. Raising units off the floor makes cleaning underneath far easier, and in small bathrooms (like cloakrooms), the floating effect can make the room feel bigger.

Hudson Reed Solar Wall Hung Vanity Unit with Basin and Handle

A wall-mounted vanity brings luxury to any bathroom. It also keeps the space uncluttered and makes it easy to clean.

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Duravit Me-By-Starck Compact Rimless Wall Mounted WC

Wall-hung toilets are a premium addition to your bathroom suite. With a hidden cistern, it gives rise to a minimal, clean finish.

Fluted bathroom furniture takes its cue from classical columns, with vertical lines carved across the furniture for a 3D effect. The detail instantly makes a suite look more sophisticated. Textured accessories are catching on too, with ribbed glass shower screens and textured tiles leading the way.

Saneux Oxford Round Fluted Floorstanding Vanity Unit

This cylindrical vanity unit has a unique size, shape, and textured surface. Its fluted look comes in three finishes and matches a contemporary aesthetic.

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Kartell K-Rad Aspen Vertical Textured Grey Designer Radiator

Design choices don’t stop at sanitaryware; choose a textured radiator with a fluted, grey finish to modernise your bathroom suite.

Back to that earthy palette trend: the same natural feeling carries through in organic materials like durable wooden bath caddies, natural fibres, stone, and timber, all of which make a bathroom feel more inviting.

IMEX Grace Natural Oak Wall Mounted Vanity Unit

This stunning natural oak design brings a grounded feel to the room.

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Hudson Reed Old London Floorstanding Undercounter Vanity Unit with Marbletop

This freestanding vanity comes with a marble countertop, which is a natural stone for a timeless design.

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Viewing the bathroom as simply a functional space is a thing of the past. With design options, textured fixtures, and many materials to choose from, you can shape your bathroom to fit your personal style. The focus in 2026 is earthy tones paired with modern fixtures and textured finishes to create a space that’s warm and inviting, rather than cold and clinical like the traditional all-white design.

Shop the latest 2026 bathroom collections at QS Supplies.

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