Bathroom Remodeling Trends for 2020

Granted, a home’s bathroom is not the largest of spaces, but is the one that arguably gets the most use regardless of its size. Whether you’re looking to give your bathroom a modest update or looking to change everything from the fixtures, tiles, paint, and more, you might want to spend a few moments to find out what’s on trend for 2020. Lucky for you, we’ve done the leg work and pulled together the most sought after styles.

Nod to Nature

Sustainability has seen a spike in popularity in recent years as more and more people are putting greater emphasis on sourcing natural products or those that have a neutral impact on the environment. With that said, it shouldn’t really come as a surprise that more and more homeowners are looking to bring nature into their homes, but a fondness for all things green is not the only reason to incorporate a bit of nature into your bathroom. Studies have shown that when surrounded by nature we tend to be calmer, more focused, and more efficient in our daily tasks. Since our bathrooms tend to be contemplative places to begin with, bringing nature into this space tends to dovetail nicely.  A quick and easy way to add nature into your bathroom is to integrate as many plants as possible into your decor. This may sound easy enough but it can be a challenge if your bathroom doesn’t contain a great deal of natural light, or if the physical dimensions of the space test your creativity. 

Source raw, natural materials for things like towel racks, drawer pulls, and floating shelves and pair with a nature-centric palette of greens, whites, blues and greys to complement your bathroom remodeling project.  

Blast from the Past

If you really want to take a creative approach to your new bathroom, you can’t go wrong by reviving some of the most decadent styles from the past century. A trip to your local antique market could result in a truly unique turn of the century bathroom vanity or a deep claw foot tub that is sure to turn heads. Most people equate antiques with a hefty price tag. While that may be true in some cases, it’s important to remember that just because something is a few decades old, doesn’t mean that it’s something that you’ll have to replace in a few short years. Many antiques that find their way into a homeowner’s residence do so because they are built to stand up to the test of time. If you’re on the fence about incorporating antique elements into your bathroom’s design, consider the quality of the modern equivalent and ask yourself which will look better in ten or twenty years. Custom bathroom vanities can even be made to look like a certain style of the past, but with modern features.

Shower Power

If you’ve been following bathroom trends recently, it will come as no surprise that shower curtains are out. Open concept showers, however, remain all the rage in bathroom design, especially those that are fully equipped. Sure, open concept showers give an immediate shot of modernism and a clean aesthetic to anyone who enters the room, but the trend du jour for this type of modern shower is to make sure that it is fully equipped and that means installing an integrated bench, misting system, ambient lighting, fogless mirror and all the other accoutrements that will make your bathroom the envy of all your friends. 

Lights, Color, Action

Of course, the final touches like the colors that you’ll use and the lighting fixtures you’ll install can make or break your bathroom remodeling project. When evoking color in 2020, take a page from the Milan Design Show and stick with champagne, light yellow, and pumpkin red. Since these colors can pack a visual punch, apply them with a light hand by incorporating these on-trend colors through accessories and tile work. 

In terms of lighting, fixtures should provide adequate light for personal grooming but should remain aesthetic at the same time. When shopping for your lighting fixtures, consider those that will help you look your best while not overpower your guests’ senses. 

Is your bathroom in need of a new look? From practical updates to maximize space to the latest color and hardware styles, these bathroom design trends are the ones to watch in 2020.