What's Popular in Bathroom Remodels for 2023

Are you looking to build a new bathroom or remodel your current one? The bathroom is a place of privacy. It is hopefully a place of rest and relaxation at times, too. Design is key to any bathroom. In this article, we will discuss bathroom trends in 2023, modern bathroom ideas, and bathroom layouts.

Bathroom Trends 2023

Whether you are remodeling a bathroom or adding one to your home, the design is more important than ever. Every year trends come and go. When adding or remodeling, here are some bathroom trends to consider in 2023.

Terrazzo

Terrazzo has become more popular. It gives your bathroom a retro, fun vibe. Terrazzo is also unique and a way to add a chic pattern. Adding terrazzo to your bathroom is the perfect way to make a statement without being overwhelming.

Bold tiles

Every bathroom needs tile. Consider adding bold tiles. Also, adding bold tiles is a way to let your personality shine through. Bold tile in the shower creates a focal point in the room and instantly elevates it. Tiles add texture and an element of playfulness to the bathroom.

Colorful sinks

Colorful sinks are making a comeback in 2023. Using a bright, colorful sink for a powder room is a great way to maximize the design and elevate a small space. Colorful sinks in a small room create a focal point.

High-design powder room

Powder room design has become more important in recent years. These rooms are a great way for reserved homeowners to take design risks. It gives them an opportunity to deviate slightly from the overall concept of the home. The powder room can be an unexpected jewel in your home. It will be a lovely surprise and experience for your guests.

Unique vanity design

Every bathroom needs a vanity. When you are adding a new vanity to the bathroom, consider making it interesting and unique. Repurposing other furniture is becoming more and more popular. Designers love mixing classic and elegant materials with subtle textures like natural marble stones and rich walnut woods.

Natural materials

Another bathroom trend in 2023 is incorporating more natural and imperfect materials rather than synthetic sinks and vanities. The bathroom should be warm and inviting. Using natural materials such as tumbled, brushed, or honed stone, wood, and handmade tiles like zellige (a form of terra cotta tilework covered with enamel, usually chips set in plaster). Also, installing a stone bathroom sink can add character.

Statement and freestanding bathtub

Custom freestanding bathtubs have become a bathroom design trend. Designers predict that freestanding tubs are here to stay. A freestanding tub adds a focal point and can add tremendous value to your home. Adding gold fixtures can create a high-end look with a spa-like quality.

Zellige tile

Zellige tile has a warmer texture and a more classic look than other types of tile. It just pops against a wall. The tile has been used a lot over the past three years. It gives your bathroom an organic look and character to a newly built home. Zellige tile is a relatively budget-friendly option. It is also readily accessible in many color options. Zellige tile is a great option for a bathroom.

Attention to detail

Attention to detail has become a huge focus and an essential part of the design process in 2023. Designers use a lot more details in the selection of fixtures and materials. Toilets and bathtubs are also becoming a focal point of a bathroom. Other details like interesting colored ceramic toilets and matching recessed and bowl sinks are in high demand. Plumbing fixtures incorporate marble handles and use bronze and gunmetal instead of nickel tones.

Bathroom Layouts

The first step in a new bathroom or remodel is the layout. Truthfully, you will probably spend more time getting the right layout than you realize. You do not want a stuffy, boring bathroom. The room needs to be a place you enjoy being in but is also functional. The layout may be limited given the space you have to work with. There are many layout options for oversized and small bathrooms.

One-sided bathroom layout

This layout will save you money on plumbing. In this bathroom layout, the shower and sinks are lined up on the same wall. The shower and vanity are also on the same wall and opposite the door. This layout also ensures the first thing you see when you walk into the bathroom is not the toilet.

“Forever home” layout

This bathroom layout is more user-friendly for a mid to upper-aged couple. A “forever home” layout is expansive. It has a separate shower and tub. This bathroom is large enough to house both a shower and a standalone tub. In the center of the bathroom, a massive soaking tub acts as a centerpiece and lends the space an air of luxury.

Long and narrow layout

A long and narrow bathroom layout is a long, horizontal layout with the tub and shower on the opposite sides of the room. The shower is on the same wall as the vanity and is separated by a pony wall. On the other end of the bathroom is a freestanding soaking tub. This layout is both beautiful and functional, with a window above the soaking tub to add a lot of natural light.

Convertible layout

As we age our bathroom layout needs may change. A convertible layout is great. It is a mid-sized bathroom with just a soaking tub that can easily be converted to a shower when the time comes.

Small space layout

If you are working with a small space, consider a stacked sink vanity and makeup vanity opposite the shower with the toilet in between the two. This layout is not large enough for a freestanding tub. However, you can opt for a dual shower-tub or go for just a walk-in shower with eye-catching tiles to act as a focal point. Think about your personal habits and which makes more sense for you.

Master bath with two sinks

This master bath layout option is perfect if you are looking to have two sinks with separate vanities in the bathroom. A master bath with two sinks is a more spa-like bathroom. There is room for a standalone tub, the tub becomes the focal point in the center of the room. On one side is a water closet with a toilet, while the other has a walk-in shower.

Finally, designing any room can be fun and exciting. Do not get overwhelmed. There are many ideas out there to think about. In the end, it is all about functionality and what meets your needs.