2023 Bathroom Trends

We say it at the start of every year but here it is again – screw the new you, you’re already perfect, instead focus on the new bathroom, kitchen or heck, why not a whole new home (but not a new home build, that’s no fun!). We love sinking our teeth into new renovations and renovation trends and this month we thought we’d start by looking at the 2023 bathroom trends.

Colours and textures

White and timber has been ruling the roost for the past few years but we’re starting to see a trend towards lighter tones such as taupe, light pinks and creams paired with warm-toned timber and gold tapware for a soft and welcoming feel.

We’re also seeing more and more people include 3-4 different tiles or wall treatments in the one bathroom. Think VJ panels mixed with kit-kat tiles, small square tiles, and larger rectangle tiles to create dimension and interest to your bathroom.

Tiles

It’s hard to say what trend to follow here. Terrazzo continues to be popular, as does the kit-kat tiles and we’ve even seen penny-tiles making a comeback. We saw a lot of textured tiles being used for splashbacks last year and this is a trend that looks like it will continue.

Before making your decision on how ‘out there’ you want to go with your tiles, we suggest you think about the purpose of your space – is it a forever-home renovation or an investment-home renovation? For a forever-home renovation we say go for it – You do you and pick what sparks joy! For an investment property it would be more sensible to select a more neutral pallet that would appeal to more renters/buyers.

Wow-factor

This year it’s the baths and the basins taking centre stage. Free-standing baths will be the focus point in many bathrooms but we’re seeing colourful basins and even toilets(!) becoming popular. And not only that, forget the vanity, free-standing pedestal basins are making quite the come-back (remember Scotty’s pool cabana vanity?). From a practical point of view, we suggest keeping this trend to the powder room where storage is not really necessary. I mean, what would Shayna say?

Styling

Where the bathroom was once a room tucked away for private use, bathrooms have become perhaps the most exciting room in the home to decorate and to show off. And no, we’re not talking about colourful toilet paper! Wall sconces and pendant lights are used to add that little bit extra feel of luxury and pizzaz to the space. And don’t forget the artwork – turns out bathrooms are a great place to show off an amazing piece of art – who knew?!

So remember, you’re already fabulous so let’s get that bathroom of yours looking fabulous too!

Psst: there’s some pretty examples of the above trends below 👇