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  "path": "/bathroom-trends-2026/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-05T16:00:03.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.brit.co",
  "tags": [
    "Bathroom",
    "Bathroom decor",
    "Bathroom design",
    "Interior design",
    "Home decor",
    "bathrooms",
    "Aria Stone Gallery",
    "lighting",
    "powder room",
    "Cicala Quartzite",
    "**Ruby Cloutier**",
    "Fusion Green",
    "Claire Thompson Design",
    "Vagli",
    "Four Seasons (Marble)",
    "Sarah Sherman Samuel",
    "Dark Emperador",
    "our newsletter"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nHomeowners are finally giving bathrooms the attention they deserve — and with gorgeous results. What was once treated as a purely functional space is now being reimagined as one of the most personal, mood-shaping rooms in the home. Whether it’s your wind-down sanctuary after a long day or the backdrop to your meticulously curated skincare routine, a thoughtfully designed bathroom has the power to elevate your daily rituals in a surprisingly big way.\n\n\"We’re seeing clients treat the bathroom as a true design opportunity,\" says April Graves, COO of Aria Stone Gallery. \"It's less about playing it safe and more about creating a space that feels expressive and personal. It’s becoming one of the most exciting rooms in the home.\"\n\nThe modern bathroom is evolving into a private retreat, designed with the same intention once reserved for living rooms and kitchens. The right details — lighting, materials, color palettes, and layout — can transform even the smallest powder room into a space that feels calming and modern.\n\nWith that in mind, we’re diving into the bathroom design trends defining 2026 — the looks that are turning everyday spaces into standout statements. Which of these trends would you bring home?\n\n* * *\n\n## Here are 5 bathroom trends we love.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Spa-Core Brings Wellness Home\n\nAt its core, the spa bathroom trend reflects a larger lifestyle shift: treating everyday routines as moments of restoration rather than obligation. Whether through a full renovation or small sensory upgrades, the most compelling bathrooms now prioritize how the space _feels_ , not just how it functions.\n\n\"Statement standalone bathtubs paired with bold, heavily veined stone continue to gain momentum, elevating the bathroom into a true focal point within the home,\" says Graves. Here, a **Cicala Quartzite **brings a calming, sophisticated presence to this modern Austin, Texas retreat designed by **Ruby Cloutier**.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Statement Stone Is the Ultimate Flex\n\nStatement stone continues to define the most compelling bathroom designs, as seen in this striking space by Aria Stone Gallery owner Vinny Tavares. Here, **Fusion Green** quartzite turns the walls into a sweeping work of art, with veins of mossy green, blush, and smoky gray adding color and movement without overwhelming the room.\n\n\"There’s a clear move toward richer textures and a more confident use of color, with layered, intentional material palettes replacing strictly minimal approaches,\" says Graves.\n\nA sculptural white soaking tub offers a quiet counterpoint, while warm brass fixtures and a modern pendant add glow. The result? A spa-like space where natural stone sets the entire mood.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Luxe Drapery Softens the Whole Look\n\nPretty in pink and marble, this Madison, Mississippi bathroom designed by Claire Thompson Design is transformed by a classic Calacatta **Vagli.** Sheer blush drapes add an elegant softness, offering privacy while still letting natural light filter in—an airy contrast to the marble’s sculptural presence.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Bold, Warm Hues Are Taking Over\n\nInstead of leaning into icy whites and cool blues, today’s bathrooms are embracing warmer tones that feel cozy and inviting—think hygge-inspired ambers, burnished golds, and rich wine reds. Another designer trick gaining traction for 2026? Shower curtains that hang from ceiling to floor. The elongated drape instantly makes a bathroom feel taller, while adding a subtle touch of hotel-worthy luxury. The **Four Seasons (Marble) **around the sink is a showstopper.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n### Dark Woods Are Back in a Big Way\n\nRich walnut cabinetry brings warmth and depth to this Michigan bathroom by Sarah Sherman Samuel, beautifully offset by a timeless diamond-pattern floor and Aria Stone Gallery’s Dark Emperador marble. The combination feels classic, sophisticated, and quietly dramatic.\n\n**Subscribe toour newsletter to shop more stunning decor for spring and beyond!**",
  "title": "5 Bathroom Trends Turning Homes Into 2026 Retreats"
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