March 10, 2025, 2:07 pm | Read time: 5 minutes
Aesthetics, functionality, comfort, sustainability, and smart home: these days, the modern bathroom needs to harmoniously combine major themes. Our trends for the bathroom 2025 show that this does not have to be a contradiction in terms but can be successful. It is and will remain a refuge for slowing down and relaxing, and this year, in particular, it is certainly not lacking in style, originality, and smart innovation.
More and more is happening in the bathroom. The room is increasingly becoming a place to slow down and relax while also becoming smarter and more sustainable. Such tendencies are clearly reflected in the trends for the bathroom in 2025. myHOMEBOOK author and interior designer Odett Schumann reveals exactly what these trends will look like and what changes the market will bring.
Trend 1: Embracing Color in the Bathroom
Want to start the day in a good mood? Then we have some good news. Colors have now also arrived in the bathroom, and this is exactly the picture that will continue to emerge in 2025 — or rather, paint! Because it’s not just in the kitchen and living room that furniture and accessories can come in bold colors. This trend also translates beautifully to bathroom aesthetics. Green tones such as khaki, moss, or mint have been particularly popular for years, but matt mustard yellow and terracotta are now also convincing thanks to their warm color effect. Pastel colors can also be used alongside natural tones. Either way, colorful chests of drawers, mirror cabinets, tall cabinets, and vanity units provide more individuality and originality in the room — instead of the same old look in nondescript colors such as cream, beige, and brown. So, in 2025, don’t hesitate to embrace vibrant hues!
Trend 2: Clean Design Thanks to Grooves
Grooved surfaces, a design element that has graced kitchen fronts in recent years, add an intriguing dimension to any room. Nowadays, this clear, linear design can also be seen more and more often in the bathroom. The simple yet eye-catching grooves look particularly good on vanity units or free-standing washbasins.
However, they also look great on walls, which is why grooved surfaces in the form of tiles are very popular as one of the bathroom trends in 2025. Not least because this pattern also ensures that all joints in the room disappear (at least visually). This means that without the visible grid-like interruption on the walls, the ambiance immediately appears much more relaxed. Moreover, this design technique can make smaller bathrooms appear more spacious.
Trend 3: Innovative Technologies Conserve Resources
Conscious use of resources is an absolute prerequisite in times of greater commitment to our environment. Nowadays, it is more important than ever to conserve resources and save water, for example. It’s a good thing that modern technology is on the rise, especially in the bathroom, and offers a number of innovative solutions. Water-saving taps and shower systems significantly reduce resource consumption by up to 60% compared to conventional models. This approach not only safeguards the environment but also lowers energy expenses. In addition, temperature displays are now available that visualize the current water consumption using a color gradient from red to blue. Additionally, smart home apps have gained popularity, allowing for pre-set control of shower durations and temperature settings to optimize energy efficiency.
Trend 4: The (Modern) Country House Style Bathroom Is Back
Since late 2024, the country house style has been re-establishing its presence in kitchens and living rooms. Now, the popular interior design classic with its nostalgic charm is also returning to the bathroom as one of the trends in 2025. The typical floral patterns, soft colors, or enamel water jugs are a must. For the quintessential vintage touch, traditional fittings with varying degrees of curvature in brushed gold, brass, or copper are essential for washbasins and bathtubs. The modern interpretation of the country house style can also be somewhat simpler.
And anyone who thinks that’s all there is to it is mistaken: in 2025, even the country house style can no longer do without innovation. These days, such lovely ambiances are also increasingly being combined with modern high-tech solutions such as smart lighting systems or water-saving flushing technologies.
Trend 5: Furnishing with Ecological and Recycled Materials
Because today’s bathrooms are becoming increasingly innovative and sustainable in their furnishings, it is now a matter of course to furnish the room with ecological and recycled materials. However, a bathroom design with lots of wood, cork, natural fibers, stone, or even environmentally friendly designer flooring does not have to sacrifice comfort, functionality, and homely character. Those who want to go one step further can also opt for minimalist furnishings. This approach avoids cluttering the bathroom with excessive furniture, accessories, and kitsch, actively contributing to environmental protection and resource conservation.
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Trend 6: More Closeness to Nature with Tiles
Whether on the wall or on the floor, tiles have always been an integral part of the bathroom. Porcelain stoneware tiles, in particular, will be much more in demand for building and furnishing in 2025, namely those models with natural-looking designs such as veins or stone patterns. We are talking about porcelain stoneware tiles with the look of resin, wood, stone, colored marble, or cement. This trend is not without reason, as natural living continues to be a major theme in interior design. It is fitting that terrazzo is also finding its way back into all rooms this year. Particularly in the bathroom, the lively, sometimes colorful surface can conceal the occasional toothpaste stain on the wall or floor. In keeping with the natural aesthetic, tiles will feature a matte finish rather than a glossy one.