Savannah and LeBron James's Striking Silver Bathtub Is an Unorthodox Way to Create a Luxurious and Balanced Bathroom – and Their Look Is Trending for 2026
Forget white bathtubs, the basketball player's chrome alternative is so much chicer – interior designers explain why it's popular, and how to make it work
In 2026, design is getting bolder and more characterful, with homeowners craving more unique spaces that reflect their personalities, and this trend extends to the bathroom. However, it's a fine line between using unique finishes and creating a space that feels over-the-top. In a recent Instagram post, Savannah and LeBron James laid the blueprint for creating a bold, yet luxuriously understated bathroom design everyone can follow.
It begins with a single statement piece: the silver bathtub. LeBron and Savannah purchased their Brentwood, Los Angeles home in 2017 for $23 million, falling in love with its ultra-modern design and light-filled interiors. This his-and-hers bathroom (one of the home's 11 facilities) flows seamlessly off the home's primary suite with marble-drenched walls, chrome finishes, and a large industrial window. Though the design is ultra-luxe, it feels elevated rather than gaudy.
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Bring the luxury of LeBron James's home to your own space with this stylish freestanding bathtub. The hammered nickel surface feels at once vintage and modern.
If you didn't know, Ralph Lauren Home has recently landed at Net-A-Porter, and the old money finds are too good to miss. This stainless steel tray is finished with topstitched leather handles that add a touch of equestrian chic to the piece.
Whether you mount it horizontally or vertically, this playful wavy wall mirror will make a statement in your entryway, bedroom, or bathroom – and would look especially chic matched to chrome bathroom hardware.
Made from iron and topped with a linen tapered shade, this column-shaped table lamp takes its cues from midcentury modern design. It feels both whimsical and refined, and will cast a cozy ambient light across your bathroom counters.
These silver-lidded jars look like one-of-a-kind antiques. Consider using them in your bathroom for cotton swabs, hair ties, or other small necessities.
Designed for the 'artful aesthete' drop from Anthropologie's spring collection, this chrome and retro blue wall sconce is bold, unexpected, and really sleek. The curved base and cone lampshade play into the drama.
The mid-century modern sensibility of LeBron's chrome bathtub is part of what makes it feel so effortlessly timeless, and contributes to its current popularity. Vanessa Larsson, an Interior Designer at Planner 5D explains: 'Chrome has been a key accent in residential spaces since the mid-century modern movement, valued for its reflective properties and clean aesthetic. What's happening in 2026 is particularly interesting: as Gen Z embraces vibrant, colorful interiors with warm lighting and bold personality, chrome is providing the essential contrast these spaces need to feel balanced rather than overwhelming.'
Bathroom trends shifting towards chrome align with broader turns in the interiors space. Bruno Mendolini, a Designer at Tile Choices, advises: 'There is a huge trend going away from the matte black and brushed gold designs that were so popular in the previous decade. Currently, designers are exploring a new age of glossy minimalism. The silver chrome design is very trendy because it has the retro feel of early 2000s styles, but has a futuristic flair when used with earthy tones. People are getting tired of the perfection that comes with gold and turning back to steel’s honesty and toughness.' The James' space embodies this balance.
So, how can you make this LeBron and Savannah approved look equally chic in your own home? Vanessa advises: 'For the most polished result, use chrome deliberately as your primary metal for faucets, towel bars, and cabinet hardware. If you want to add dimension, introduce one warmer metal as a secondary accent on lighting or mirrors, but keep chrome as your dominant finish. This creates a layered, considered look that feels both current and grounded in design history.'
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