Bathroom trends for 2026 that will still look good in 2036

Every year brings new bathroom trends, but a bathroom has to last much longer than a year. Here are the looks that are popular in 2026, and how to use each idea so the room still feels right in ten years.

1. Warm neutrals

Stark grey has given way to warm whites, cream, sand and greige. Warm neutral floor tiles and walls feel calm and suit both new builds and older homes such as Edwardians and Californian bungalows. Lasting tip: keep the big surfaces neutral and add colour with towels and art.

2. Terrazzo and natural stone looks

Terrazzo keeps growing, especially in the inner north. Terrazzo, marble look and stone look tiles bring texture without fuss. Lasting tip: choose a small chip or soft veining for floors and save bold patterns for a single wall. Our terrazzo guide explains the options.

3. Texture on walls

Fluted and ribbed tiles, handmade looks, and marble mosaics such as fishscale and herringbone add depth. Lasting tip: use texture on one wall, as explained in our feature wall tiles guide.

4. Large format and fewer grout lines

Large format tiles continue to be popular for an easy to clean, seamless look, often paired with a linear shower drain. See the large format tiles guide.

5. Timber and fluted vanities

Timber look and fluted front vanities warm up tiled rooms. Wall hung vanities make small bathrooms feel bigger and make floors easier to clean.

6. Brushed and warm metal finishes

Brushed gold, brushed nickel and gunmetal sit alongside matt black and chrome. Lasting tip: choose one finish for tapware, shower and accessories so the room looks planned. Our matching guide helps.

7. Walk in showers and better storage

Frameless or fixed panel walk in showers, niches instead of shelves, and shaving cabinets or LED mirrors with storage are now standard requests.

8. Subway tiles, refreshed

Subway tiles are back in vertical stack and herringbone, often in soft colours or tumbled stone. Read the subway tiles guide.

How to use trends without regret

• Spend on things that are hard to change: waterproofing, layout, floor tiles.
• Follow trends with things that are easy to change: mirrors, paint, accessories.
• Look at tiles in daylight at a showroom before you decide.

Our Reservoir showroom is about 10 to 15 minutes from Thornbury, Preston and Northcote. Book a free measure or a design consultation to plan your room.

Common questions

What is the biggest bathroom trend in 2026?

Warm neutral colours with natural textures such as terrazzo, stone looks and timber vanities.

Is matt black tapware still in style?

Yes. It sits alongside brushed brass, brushed nickel and chrome. Choose one finish and use it throughout the room.

How do I make a trendy bathroom last?

Keep the tiles and fixed surfaces timeless and use trends in mirrors, accessories and paint.

Where can I see these trends in person?

At our Reservoir showroom at 214 Broadway, Reservoir, or our Geelong showroom.

Visit us or shop online

See the range in person at our showrooms: Geelong at 35A Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, phone (03) 5223 2765, and Reservoir at 214 Broadway, Reservoir VIC 3073, phone (03) 9867 5051. Both are open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm, Saturday 9:30am to 3:00pm, and Sunday by appointment only.

Planning a renovation? Request a quote and a free measure, and ask us to include installation by our qualified trades if you would like it quoted. Prefer to shop from home? Order online with Australia-wide delivery, or pick up from either showroom, usually ready in 2 to 4 days.