Say hello to serene showers and long soaks in 2026, and goodbye to bathrooms that are stressful rather than a sanctuary. Straightforward switches and careful design choices are all you need to create a bathroom that elevates your bathing experience.
- Embrace zoning
The key to achieving a calming and even spa-like atmosphere lies in zoning. Optimising the layout to separate bathing, task and storage areas will make the bathroom feel less cluttered and confused, encouraging relaxation when you’re in the bathing space and productivity around the sink.
Zoning can work in spaces of all sizes. Being strategic with furniture placement, lighting and how you use colour will help to define the different areas at a glance.
- Create a focal point
Every room should have one focal point that draws the eye and anchors the design. That’s one of the reasons why professionally crafted rooms look so aesthetically pleasing.
There are several ways to create a focal point. If you’re doing a full renovation, consider sleek and modern walk-in showers as an alternative to a traditional cubicle or a shower-over-bath. If you’re just refreshing your space, consider hanging a statement mirror or pendant light or painting one wall in a contrasting shade.
- Prioritise lighting
Another reason why professionally designed rooms work is the attention to detail with lighting. It has the power to emphasise or conceal features as needed and is instrumental in setting the mood. In a bathroom where you require excellent visibility and also want to inspire tranquillity, a layered lighting scheme gives you the best of both worlds.
Above your bath or shower, you can integrate dimmable bulbs or even colour-changing LEDs to help establish a spa-like atmosphere. Complement these with LED strips concealed in wall sconces and a backlit mirror which help set the scene in a chic, modern way for long, hot soaks. Pendant lights or spotlights above countertops and an illuminated mirror frame enhance visibility for up-close tasks like cleaning your teeth.
- Add luxury touches
Your bathroom should be an oasis within the home, and investing in a few luxury features can take it from ordinary to extraordinary.
Transform the wasted space of alcoves into valuable storage with fitted furniture or install a concealed towel rail radiator to help keep towels fluffy and dry. Stepping out of a bath or shower onto heated flooring, which helps warm the room, elevates the winter bathing experience. On a basic level, having candles, a bath tray and bubbly wellbeing-boosting bath foams will help you unwind when you’re bathing.
- Consider sustainability
We’re all conscious of doing our bit for the environment – and our bank balance – and it’s easy to make environmentally-friendly choices that won’t detract from your experiences when upgrading your bathroom.
An adjustable showerhead gives you the option of power showers when required and using less water during quick dips. Dual-flush toilets and low-flow sink taps give you similar control over water use in the other areas of the bathroom too. Choosing LED bulbs for lighting and illuminated mirrors will help you use less energy without impacting the overall glow.
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