Design and Decorate Your Perfect Bathroom in 2026

A bathroom needs to be as indulgent as it is informal – and our team of design experts and interior designers is dedicated to help you achieve just that. Whether you’re reimagining your bathroom's layout, researching a new vanity for a powder room, conceiving enduringly-stylish storage, or curating a palette of colors and textures to transform your bathroom into a serene retreat, we can help. Each month, we cover everything from fabulous fixtures and fittings, to layered lighting, new materials, and the finishing touches that will make your bathroom feel luxurious. And, with over a century of experience exploring the world’s most inspiring homes, we can guide you effortlessly in crafting a bathroom that’s your own sanctuary

Bathroom Trends 2026

A neutral bathroom with wall tiles, a wooden vanity, and a glass shower screen — (Image credit: Pure Design/Janis Nicolay Photography)

Design The Perfect Space, Whatever its Size

DESIGN IDEAS: Modern or traditional, serene or maximalist – there are so many gorgeous styles

POWDER ROOM IDEAS: This is your chance to express your most maximalist side

SMALL SPACE IDEAS: Don't let a compact space limit your ambitions. Here's how

WHERE TO BUY A BATHROOM VANITY: Our experts recommended trusted sources to shop

COLOR IDEAS: The sky's the limit when it comes to color choices, but there are tricks to getting it right

FLOORING IDEAS: You needn't default to tiles – there are so many ways to adorn your floor

Design and Decorate Your Perfect Bathroom in 2026

Bathroom Trends 2026

Design The Perfect Space, Whatever its Size

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The 5 Worst Colors for a Small Bathroom That Interior Designers Warn You to Avoid

I Caved and Painted My Small Bathroom a Chic Dark Color – But Here’s What No One Warned Me About Before I Followed the Trend

My Bathroom Might Be Small, but I Want It to Be Colorful – So Which Is the Best Color to Choose in 2026?

I Was Tired of My Wooden Bath Caddy Getting Moldy in Just Months – but I’ve Just Switched It for This Chic, Rattan Mold-Resistant Design From McGee & Co.

The Dated Colors Not to Paint Your Bathroom in 2026 – and the More Exciting Shades Designers Want You to Use Instead

5 Traditional Bathroom Features Making a Comeback – and How Designers are Making Them Work in 2026

Shea McGee Just Confirmed It: This Is the Most On-Trend Material You Can Bring Into Your Bathroom in 2026

The 7 Biggest Bathroom Color Trends to Try If You Are Remodeling in 2026

Homes & Gardens’ Best Bathrooms of 2025 – The 6 Designs You Were Most Inspired By Last Year

9 Shower Trends to Transform Your Bathroom in 2026, According to Interior Designers

How to Design and Decorate a Guest Bathroom – Designer Advice to Create a Space Your Visitors Will Never Forget

19 Powder Room Ideas to Make the Smallest Room in Your Home the Most Stylish

6 Guest Bathroom Mistakes Designers Always Notice, and What You Should Do Instead

Forget Boring White – Designers Say These Are the 5 Best Colors For Your Guest Bathroom for a Chic, Welcoming Look

24 Characterful Pieces That Will Turn Your Bathroom Into the Most Interesting Room in the House

The One Color Designers Never Choose for Guest Bathrooms – And the Flattering Hues That Always Work

6 Things Making Your Guest Bathroom Look Dated, According to Designers Who Have Seen It All

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The Surprisingly Simple Color Technique Lone Fox Used to Make This Small Windowless Bathroom Look More Elegant – and No, It Wasn’t Color Drenching

The One Thing Your Bathroom Is Missing This Winter – Designers Say It's the Simple Answer to a Cozier, Warmer, More Welcoming Space

Heidi Caillier's New Bathroom Has Made Me Reconsider My Hatred of Pink – It's Unexpectedly Elegant and Adds So Much Warmth to the Design

'Texture Can Be Just as Powerful as Pattern' – How This Designer Transforms a Small Powder Room with Neutral, Never-Boring Style

If You Want to Design a Bathroom That Doesn’t Look Like a Bathroom, Take Notes From Heidi Caillier – Her Recent Space Is Cozy, Inviting, and Perfectly Layered

Shea McGee Just Shared 5 Bathroom Projects From Her Archives – This is the 1 Affordable Thing They All Have In Common

7 Things Designers Say You Should Never Put on Your Bathroom Vanity

This Shell Styling Trick Has Made My Small Bathroom Feel Designer – It's Chic, Coastal-Inspired and Holds All My Toilet Paper

Floating vanities are 2026's single biggest bathroom furniture trend – and they're perfect for small spaces. Here's why

According to interior designers, these are the most coveted bathroom trends for 2026 and beyond

If I were remodeling my bathroom, I'd recreate this vintage space by Heidi Caillier – it's the perfect anti-trend design for 2026

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