In 2026, the most useful bathroom design trends are moving away from showroom-inspired looks and toward spaces that feel calm and organized. Rather than chasing short-term design trends, homeowners are prioritizing improvements embedded in personalization and practicality for their daily routines. That means choosing finishes that hold up, layouts that improve traffic flow and details that still look intentional years after installation. In primary suites, larger, more functional showers continue to lead bathroom remodeling decisions. Curbless showers create a cleaner visual line and can make a bathroom feel larger. They…
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Remodel of the Week: Big Horn Remodeling
For Big Horn Remodeling, this primary bathroom and closet renovation project reflects the builder’s commitment to client satisfaction. The project involved removing and replacing a dated tub, enlarging the shower by approximately 30%, relocating the drain and installing additional features that modernized the space. After purchasing the home, the homeowner wanted a brighter bathroom with an expansive layout, but the project came with its own unique challenges after the home was neglected throughout the years of rental use. The bathroom needed more than a finish refresh; the tub took up…
Read MoreSpa-inspired bathrooms continue to dominate
The most popular and consistent design trend in bathroom renovations is spa-inspired bathrooms. Unlike short-lived design trends, a spa-style bathroom focuses on timeless features that remain appealing for years. Clean layouts, durable materials, efficient lighting and carefully selected fixtures work together to create a space that is both functional and luxurious. As more homeowners invest in long-term home improvements, bathrooms designed around wellness continue to stand out as one of the most rewarding remodeling projects. Every spa-inspired bathroom shares a few essential design principles. While each remodel reflects the homeowner’s personal…
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Highland Ridge Remodeling
Highland Ridge Remodeling turned an underused dining room into a comfortable, luxurious primary suite and renovated the main bathroom to improve comfort and functionality. Located in Milwaukie, Ore., the project features thoughtful renovations designed for longevity. Like many homes that have been well-loved over time, the clients’ layout began to feel less practical for the way they wanted to live moving forward. Their primary bedroom was upstairs and getting more difficult to access. Rather than relocate, the clients and builder turned their attention to the dining room, which was rarely…
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: UHS Remodeling
UHS Remodeling turned a dated master bathroom in a McKinney, Texas home into a spa retreat, while also matching the guest bathroom. An oversized corner garden tub took up most of the floor in the bathroom’s original design, accompanied by a cramped shower and dark, dated finishes. The original tub was replaced with a sculptural freestanding soaking tub plus a separate, large walk-in glass shower, making the room functional for both a long soak and a fast morning. The remodelers also added a dual vanity with built-in storage. In the…
Read MoreTop kitchen and bathroom design trends
At the midpoint in 2026, homeowners have been approaching renovations differently from previous years. Design decisions are no longer focused solely on aesthetics, but rather on functionality, sustainability, technology and long-term value. Smarter living spaces, personalized layouts, natural materials and wellness-focused designs are among the most popular design trends in renovation projects this year. The kitchen continues to serve as the center of household activity, with homeowners wanting spaces that support cooking, entertaining, working and family interaction simultaneously. Smart kitchens are becoming the standard, while natural materials and concealed storage…
Read MoreBathroom renovations shift away from trending designs
Bathroom design trends are constantly changing; trends shift with time and most homeowners are looking to renovate spaces for long-term living. Designers are starting to see homeowners renovate their bathrooms, one of the most used and personal spaces of the home, with functionality and personalization in mind, rather than following trending designs. The once-popular sleek, all-white bathroom design now feels cold and sterile. Instead, homeowners are looking to renovate their bathrooms to feel more lived-in, softer and personal. Similar to the all-white bathroom design, the all-gray look that once made…
Read MoreRemodel of the week: One Coast Design
The design team from One Coast Design remodeled the Coburn Hutchinson House in Summerville, S.C. The home is a rare surviving example of Charleston Single-style architecture, with one particular space standing out among the rest: The Blue Bathroom. Tucked into one of the home’s original guest suites and accessed through a set of original French doors off the piazza, the bathroom was transformed from a utilitarian clockroom into a vintage and period-accurate spa room. Michelle Sauter, lead designer at One Coast Design and owner of the Coburn Hutchinson House, described…
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