Bathroom Design Idea Trends for 2022 That Will Stand the Test of Time

Of-the-moment bathroom-design trends may come and go, but these stunning bathrooms have been built to stand the test of time. Whether it’s durable materials, timeless features or simply a clever use of space, keep these ideas on hand when contemplating a bathroom build or renovation.

Beautiful bathroom featuring a wood herringbone floor, large white oval bathtub long white countertop vanity, a wallpaper feature wall as seen on Rock the Block on HGTV Canada

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Wood You

Conventional wisdom says (and the inevitable wayward water splashes would seem to confirm) that a bathroom floor must be tiles – but not so. With more and more water-resistant wood products being manufactured, wood flooring has found its way into the bathroom – and it’s not going anywhere.

Open concept loft with a brick wall and large windows, a large metal soaker bathtub with brass hardware sitting in front of a two white vessel sinks wooden vanity and wooden bed with grey sheets

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Bed, Bath and Beyond

As walls between bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms shrink, and doors disappear altogether, a new bathroom-design trend for 2022 is emerging – the opening up of open-concept living. Toilets tend to still be tucked away but bathtubs, showers and sinks have come out into the open.

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Showered With Love

When it comes to bathroom design, bathtubs have been hogging the spotlight for too long. In 2022, you’ll be seeing showers coming out of the corners and hitting centre stage to finally get the attention they deserve. Add in custom LED lighting, multiple multifunction shower heads, and made-to-last elements, such as the Hytec Kendale™ Shower Base from Splashes Bath & Kitchen, and it’s no wonder showers are the new stars of the bathroom-design show.

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Paper Mate

While the singular wallpaper statement wall in bathroom design has been around for years, in 2022 we’ll see that trend expand to all walls. Covering the entire bathroom in a bold statement wallpaper creates a uniquely intimate space that remains thematically separate from the rest of the house, making it feel extra special.

Interior of a luxurious bathroom in a country house with white marble floors and walls, a large circle backlit mirror, grey stone vanity, a large stone plant planter filled with tropical palms and a living plant feature wall on the back wall

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How Does Your Garden Grow

We all know that plants in the bathroom can help absorb moisture, freshen the air and also add a layer of pleasing green to the design aesthetic. But in 2022, bathroom design is going beyond a couple potted fiddle-leaf figs – it’s going full gardener. Built-in planters, living green walls and integrated courtyards are just a few of the green-thumb elements being integrated.

Beautiful bathroom with dark wide plank wood floors, a triangular standalone bathtub filled with bubbles, a stoop with a bubble bath bottle and facecloth, large floor to ceiling glass doors going out into a yard, a buddha statue and a basket filled with rolled towels

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Spa Like Spaces

As many of us spend more time at home, having a relaxing space in which to retreat from work, family and obligations is at the top of the bathroom-design trend wish list. Think a warm, bubble-and-lavender filled bathtub, built-in sound systems playing soothing pan-flute music, and rustic baskets topped with neatly rolled Turkish towels.

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Wet and Wild

A staple in European bathrooms since indoor plumbing was first introduced, the wet room has finally crossed The Pond and is making big waves in bathroom design. A wet room is basically a regular bathroom, expect everything is waterproof and the shower is out in the open. GROHE Retrofit 260 Shower System from Splashes Bath & Kitchen is ideal for a wet room upgrade, as it can be added to any existing showerhead without having to change the in-wall plumbing.

Modern design bathroom interior with circle mirror black walls, grey floors, a large floor to ceiling window, and beige floating vanity with two circular vessel sinks

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Mount Up

Bathroom vanities are on the move… up the wall. Floating, wall-mounted vanities is the latest bathroom trend that has real staying power. Not only do these raised beauties add minimalist elegance to a space but they also make cleaning the floor that much easier, which is always a plus.

Industrial design bathroom with large grey concrete effect tiling on the walls, a floating wood vanity with a white countertop and sink with silver hardware, a rectangular black framed mirror on the wall about it along with a black cage pendant lamp, and a glass wall shower to the left

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New Industrialists

Yes, industrial design has been around for decades, but in 2022 (and beyond!) it’s getting a modern update. Concrete, metal and wood still reign as the top industrial-design materials but they’re softer, lighter and are thoughtfully mixed to create a more contemporary look.

Interior of panoramic bathroom with concrete and gray walls, wooden floor, a wooden stool, a double vessel sinks standing on a grey floating vanity, and comfortable oval shaped standalone grey bathtub on a raised wooden platform in front of a wall of windows

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Buy Organic

The organic trend is moving out the grocer and into the bathroom – in 2022, bathroom design will be filled with organic shapes and colours: egg-shaped bathtubs, round vessel sinks, and nature-inspired greys, creams and browns. Add in soft atmospheric lighting and curving fixtures and we’re fully bought in.