Recently I was asked by a client about the hottest trends in interior design for bathrooms.

Without skipping a beat, five top trends in bathroom remodeling came to mind that I use every day in my work. Trust me here... These are hot!

Oh and ‘cause you’re visiting my blog and I appreciate you...

I'm going to include five extra :-)

Now let's get started - especially those of you who are thinking about remodeling your bathroom soon!

BTW: 1.Links embedded throughout this article will open a new tab/window revealing more insight on the particular point. 2.  All the images: they're of my completed projects ;-)

WHAT'S
OUT

Glass block windows! They're dated, ugly, and the little grid-pattern makes me dizzy!

WHAT'S
IN

Obscure glass, along with a beautiful sheer window shade or a leaded glass window done with milky translucent glass.

Bathroom design trends |Designer: Carla Aston, Photographer: Tori Aston

Bathroom design trends |Designer: Carla Aston, Photographer: Miro Dvorscak

WHAT'S
OUT

Large expanses of cultured marble tub surrounds! Nothing dates a bathroom faster than one of these.

WHAT'S
IN

Go for a free-standing tub or build out your tub surround away from the wall. A tub placed on a beautifully tiled floor can bring a more luxurious feel and add some sculpture and style in your bathroom. It also makes your bathroom feel larger and that’s always a good thing!

Bathroom Design Trends | free standing tub | Designer: Carla Aston, Photographer: Colleen Scott

Bathroom Design Trends |Bathroom remodel before and after with free standing tub and marble subway tile | Designer: Carla Aston, Photographer: Tori Aston

Bathroom Design Trends |Bathroom remodel before and after with Moroccan chandelier, tile wall and ledge, barrel ceiling, free standing tub | Designer: Carla Aston, Photographer: Miro Dvorscak

WHAT'S
OUT

Horizontally wide, vertically short framed mirrors! Don’t go thinking that just because your builder put in the big, wide mirror that it looks good because it doesn't. Nope, not at all.

WHAT'S
IN

Tall, slender mirrors that accentuate ceiling height and look luxurious. Sconces look good with them too!

Bathroom design trends |Contemporary bathroom remodel before and after with tall mirrors, and floating vanity | Designer: Carla Aston, Photographer: Miro Dvorscak

Bathroom design trends |Contemporary bathroom remodel before and after with pendant lights, tall mirrors, and floating vanity | Designer: Carla Aston, Photographer: Tori Aston

WHAT'S
OUT

Those small corner shelves made for holding shampoo bottles and such. It's so 2005. Need I say more?

WHAT'S
IN

Shampoo niches built for beauty and function. Many times these niches can bring some style, color, and texture to a surround of plain surfaces. Make these larger than necessary so they can become a focal point in your shower.

Bathroom design trends |Designer: Carla Aston, Photographer: Colleen Scott

WHAT'S
OUT

The 4” high standard backsplash.

WHAT'S
IN

Curves! I love a curvy backsplash, especially in a traditional bathroom!

Bathroom design trends |Designer: Carla Aston, Photographer: Miro Dvorscak #bathroom #bathroomideas #bathroomremodel

WHAT'S
OUT

Small shower stalls without a seat.

WHAT'S
IN

Large, spacious showers, with an ample seat that also serves as a decorative feature in the bath.

WHAT'S
OUT

Anything plain, boring, bland.

WHAT'S
IN

Softness, pattern, personality, style! How do you get that? With wallpaper, fabric, color, and gorgeous light fixtures.

Wood look wallcovering in mud room bath | Bathroom design trends |Designer: Carla Aston, Photographer: Colleen Scott

WHAT'S
OUT

Tile used only where it HAS to be.

WHAT'S
IN

Walls of tile! Yes, let’s go big here and clad the entire wall in tile. You will be amazed at the WOW it brings.

WHAT'S
OUT

Partial bathroom remodels.

WHAT'S
IN

A full gut remodel. If you leave something in there that you think will somehow compliment the remodel, it will more than likely, become the elephant in the room. You’re spending all that money and going to all that trouble anyway, so go the extra step to make sure you're fully satisfied at the end.

WHAT'S
OUT

Big shower curbs and recessed shower floors. Don't let a hip, back, or knee surgery be the one who says... "Carla told you so!"

WHAT'S
IN

Zero-entry showers with linear drains and grab bars. With baby boomers getting older, accessibility is HOTTER than ever. So let's do it beautifully!

I’ve got my handy Bathroom Design Guide to share here today. If you need some help planning your bathroom remodel, my project checklist can serve as your go-to source so you don’t leave anything out and can thoughtfully design the bathroom of your dreams!

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