10 Best Bathroom Remodeling Trends | Bath Crashers | DIY

1. Mediterranean-Inspired Design

Glitz meets Old-World style in these tiles inspired by ancient Mediterranean countries like Spain, Morocco and Portugal. The look elegantly combines the charm of hand-painted terra cotta with modern metallics.

Mosaic tile can add a rich look to your space. You don't need a lot to make a big statement. Try it as an accent in the shower or tub area, or as a backsplash in a half bath.

Old meets new in a fun way when classic arabesque patterns are mixed with retro 1970s colors.

Practical storage will never go out of style. Whenever possible, take advantage of vertical space and take your cabinetry up the wall.

If built-in cabinetry isn't an option, incorporate an interesting or antique piece of furniture.

Open shelving is still a popular trend that can also be quite practical in the bathroom.

Like denim jeans or a fisherman’s knit sweater, old-school white subway tile never goes out of style.

White subway tile can be paired with most any look. Make it the base for casual industrial style or dress it up with traditional-style furniture and fixtures for timeless look.

White subway is best used with a dark color grout like gray or black. Especially in the bathroom because it is less likely to get stained with mold and soap residue.

No-threshold showers along with comfort-height toilets, vanities and side-mount faucets are gaining in popularity for very practical reasons. Curbless showers are easier to clean, they make your bathroom look bigger, and they help homeowners to age in place.

Many homeowners are tearing out built-in bathtubs to create a combination bathtub/shower wet room. Ease of accessibility or being ADA-compliant can increase a home's resale value because you're offering potential buyers more options, plus the design aesthetic can look really cool.

Floating vanities are a big part of the ease-of-use trend because their height can be easily be customized. Plus, floating vanities can look more like a stylish piece of art or custom furniture.

Make a statement with fun patterns. These intertwining circles are a groovy combination of 1960s pop art and elegant art deco.

Three-dimensional tiles come in organic waves as well as symmetrical patterns.

Whether it's for relaxation or for practical reasons, bringing electronics into the bathroom is becoming more commonplace. Wireless speakers, Bluetooth devices and docking stations are being incorporated into bathroom mirrors, showerheads and vanities. Kohler has taken multitasking to a new level with its all-in-one showerhead and speaker combo.

Double the relaxation by binge-watching your favorite show while soaking in a warm bath.

A strategically placed TV can get you caught up with the latest news and weather while getting ready for your day.

Sometimes luxury can come in the form of a little extra-added warmth. Warm toes and a warm towel can make all the difference on a cold winter's morning. Radiant floor heat is energy efficient because the heat is touching your body, warming you from the bottom up.

If you can't swing the price of a new heating system. A towel warmer can provide warmth and comfort starting at around $100.

Fully enclosed steam showers with multiple showerheads are a luxury that is becoming more conventional in new homes and remodeled master bathrooms.

It's nice to have a place to sit and enjoy your Zen-like walk-in shower, thus built-in and portable benches are an extra-added luxury that doesn't have to break the budget.

A bathroom is the perfect place to get a little daring in your design choices. Try a set of unusual sconces, an ornate chandelier or a set of funky pendants.

This bathroom uses up-light and low lights to illuminate the vanity. Table lamps aren’t often thought of for the bathroom, but why not give it a try. You can always move them back into the living room if they don't work.

A variety of lighting offers practical and decorative advantages. This vanity unit is outfitted with overhead puck lights and a pair of sconces around the mirror to help you get ready in the morning. While the crystal ceiling fixture offers a touch of opulence and style.

If you've got the budget, you won’t regret implementing this trend into your bathroom remodel.

Ventless fire features make it easy and less expensive to add warmth to your new bathroom.

Not only will you add romance and luxury to your master suite, a fireplace will help increase your home's resale value.

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