Alright, let’s talk bathroom designs. About the ones that make you wanna spend an extra 10 minutes in the tub just because. The kind that feel like a five-star retreat rather than a room you rush through in the morning.

Truth is, most of us settle for a meh bathroom. We pick a neutral color, slap on some tiles, and call it a day. But why stop there when you could turn your bathroom into a legit design statement? And really, there’s a type out there for everyone and anyone. We all have a type, okay? 

So, if you’re ready to ditch the basic and go for some seriously stunning bathroom aesthetics, keep scrolling. I made sure to include the best ones that’ll make you wanna remodel ASAP. So let’s go for it, shall we?

1) Rustic Bathroom Designs – Everyone Loves the Vibe of a Cozy Cabin, am I right?

Essential Elements:

• Use reclaimed wood, natural stone, and raw brick.
• Stick with earthy shades like beige, brown, and deep forest green.
• Opt for copper or bronze fixtures and clawfoot tubs.
• Add woven baskets, wooden shelves, and rough-hewn mirrors.

Design Ideas I Would Recommend:

• Mix different textures and materials to create some depth. Think wooden ceilings, brick walls, and stone floors.
• Use warm lighting like Edison bulbs or lantern-style fixtures.
• Incorporate natural elements like potted plants, stones (again), or a few driftwood pieces.

DIY Upgrades You Can Try Out:

• Install simple wooden shelves using reclaimed planks and industrial-style brackets.
• Repurpose mason jars as storage for toiletries or even as DIY light fixtures.
• Create a custom mirror frame using distressed or barn wood.

2) Victorian Bathroom Designs – Time Travel, but Make it Fancy

Essential Elements:

• Nothing screams elegance like a clawfoot bathtub that looks like it belongs in a period drama.
• Victorian style loves the warm, rich tones of brass, gold, or even antique bronze. Stay away from silver!
• Go for carved wood or gilded mirror frames. The more intricate, the better.
• Plush fabrics like floor-length velvet or brocade curtains. 

Design Ideas I Would Recommend:

• This combo is non-negotiable: mix floral wallpaper with wainscoting and stick with warm, muted tones.
• Use chandeliers over the tub or wall sconces.
• Decorate with vintage accessories, like a small antique table, some ceramic soap dishes, and a fancy perfume bottle collection.

DIY Upgrades You Can Try Out:

• Get an old frame (or distress a new one) and give your modern mirror a classy makeover. 
• Repurpose an old dresser into a vanity, by slapping on some gold hardware, and you’ve got yourself a custom Victorian vanity.
• Add a vintage rug, like a Persian or floral one. 

3) Contemporary Bathroom Designs – All Trends in One Space

Essential Elements:

• Keep it minimal with clean lines and neutral colors.
• Use a combination of matte and glossy surfaces to create contrast and depth.
• Opt for frameless glass showers, floating vanities, and recessed lighting.
• Stick to a neutral palette with the occasional bold accent wall or statement piece.

Design Ideas I Would Recommend:

• Use built-in shelving or wall niches to make the space look uncluttered.
• For a futuristic vibe, integrate LED strip lighting under the vanity.
• And for a more interesting visual effect, play around with contrasting materials like wood, marble, and brushed metal.

DIY Upgrades You Can Try Out:

• Add stick-on LED lights under cabinets.
• If you really wanna go for a high-end look, replace cabinet handles with matte black or brass pulls.
• Create a floating vanity effect by adding under-cabinet lighting or raising the vanity slightly off the floor.

4) Industrial Bathroom Designs – The “I Work in a Converted Warehouse” Vibe

Essential Elements:

• The point with industrial designs is this: if it looks unfinished, it’s finished. In other words, you can expose materials like concrete, brick, and raw metal and it’ll look just fine. 
• A monochrome color palette with blacks, greys, and browns. Basically, all the shades of an old factory floor.
• Utilitarian fixtures, like matte black or brushed metal taps and sinks.
• Open spaces with high ceilings and large industrial windows (or at least the illusion of them).
• Textures like rough brick, smooth metal, aged wood, and polished concrete.

Design Ideas I Would Recommend:

• Pair raw and rugged walls with modern or contemporary fixtures for contrast.
• Use oversized mirrors with metal frames to reflect light and therefore keep the space from feeling too cave-like.
• For industrial-style lighting, think Edison bulbs, wall-mounted pipe lights, or black metal sconces.
• A statement bathtub in steel or matte black. Bonus points if it looks like something repurposed from an old brewery.

DIY Upgrades You Can Try Out:

• If you have drywall over brick, consider revealing it.
• Use metal piping as towel racks or shelving supports.
• Repurpose old furniture into a vanity. An aged metal cabinet or a wooden workbench would be perfect.
• If you don’t have real concrete, use textured wallpaper or special paint to fake it.

5) Farmhouse Bathroom Designs – The Countryside Charm

Essential Elements

• Natural wood for walls, floors, ceilings, you name it. The more, the better.
• The classic clawfoot tub, because what’s a farmhouse bathroom without one?
• Use warm and neutral tones, like soft beige, white, or muted pastels.
• Exposed piping, pedestal sinks, and cross-handle taps.
• Rustic windows with wooden frames or stained glass.
• Open shelving and baskets and exposed beams.

Design Ideas I Would Recommend

• Blend antique-looking pieces with modern amenities.
• Go for handcrafted decor, like ceramic soap dispensers or woven laundry baskets.
• Use soft lighting like sconces and vintage lantern-style fixtures.
• Mix stone, wood, and metal.
• Bring all the plants that you have in the house (kidding) and buy some extra (not kidding). 

DIY Upgrades You Can Try Out

• Take any mirror, sand it down a bit, and give it a whitewashed or aged look frame.
• Convert an old dresser into a vanity, by just cutting out a hole for the sink and adding a faucet.
• Use mason jars as toothbrush holders, cotton ball containers, as whatever storage item you need. 
• Hang some vintage-style hooks that are perfect for towels and robes.
• Stain or whitewash wooden walls. 

6) Zen Bathroom Designs – The Room You’ll Never Want to Leave

Essential Elements:

• No element should scream for attention. Go for minimalism with clutter-free surfaces and a neutral color palette. 
• You need to go for a natural and organic vibe with elements like wood, stone, bamboo, and soft linen.
• Create a soft and diffused lighting with warm-toned pendant lights, paper lanterns, or hidden LED strips.
• A sculptural freestanding tub is a must. Bonus points if it’s set near a window with a nature view.
• Incorporate water elements, like a small indoor fountain, a rainfall shower, or even just a bowl with floating petals.
• A well-placed potted plant (like bamboo, orchids, or a bonsai).

Design Ideas I’d Recommend:

• Whites, beiges, warm wood tones, and light greys work best, especially with a pop of green from plants
• Use natural textures like a woven rug, a stone soap dish, or even a bamboo ladder for towels.
• Opt for hidden storage like  floating shelves, built-in cabinets, or baskets.
• Incorporate a step-up platform for your tub.
• Bring in a Japanese-inspired screen like shoji screens or wooden slatted partitions.

DIY Upgrades You Can Try Out:

• Change your bright white bulbs with warm LED lights.
• Make your own bath tray with a piece of reclaimed wood. It can be the perfect spot for a candle, a book, and a cup of tea.
• Use smooth river stones as a floor border or mat alternative.
• Install a simple wall-mounted waterfall tap.
• Roll up your towels neatly in a woven basket.

7) Tropical Bathroom Designs – Wanna Feel on Vacation in Your Own Home?

Essential Elements

• Palm trees, monsteras, and ferns. And nope, no fake plants will do the trick, I’m afraid. 
• Again, go for organic materials, like bamboo, rattan, and stone.
• Light and breezy colors like greens, soft browns, sandy beiges, and whites.
• Plenty of natural light. So you either need big windows, or skylights, and sheer curtains.
• A freestanding tub (stone or white ceramic).

Design Ideas I’d Recommend

• Pair smooth tiles with raw wood, or polished surfaces with woven accents.
• A small indoor fountain or a rainfall shower.
• Soft pendant lights or lantern-style sconces to complement natural daylight beautifully.
• Framed botanical prints or woven wall hangings, to really go for the tropical aesthetic. 

DIY Upgrades You Can Try Out

• No need for a whole jungle, just start with a few easy-care plants like pothos or bird of paradise.
• Woven baskets to organize towels and toiletries.
• A simple slab of wood across your tub.
• Swap out your showerhead with a rainfall-style. It makes it feel like you’re showering under a waterfall.

8) Spa-Inspired Bathroom Designs – Because You Deserve to Feel Fancy Every Day

Essential Elements:

• Beiges, soft whites, and calming greys.
• Wood, stone, and bamboo to create that high-end retreat vibe.
• Warm LED strips or dimmable sconces.
• Open shelving with neatly arranged bath essentials.
• A clawfoot freestanding tub or a modern soaker should be the focal point, it’s non-negotiable.

Design Ideas I Would Recommend:

• Ferns, orchids, or eucalyptus.
• A small tabletop fountain or rainfall shower.
• Reed diffusers, essential oils, or even fresh-cut lavender can make a difference.
• Towel warming racks are a must.
• Waffle-knit towels, bamboo bath mats, or linen shower curtains.

DIY Upgrades You Can Try Out:

• Create an aromatherapy shower by hanging eucalyptus from the showerhead.
• Upgrade your bath tray with a simple wooden plank, with space for a book, candle, and wine glass.
• Install a rainfall or handheld showerhead.
• Use reclaimed wood and minimalist brackets to store towels and other spa essentials.
• Make your own bath salts by mixing Epsom salt, baking soda, and essential oils.

9) Modern Designs – What Everyone Wants These Days, And Can you Blame Them? 

Alright, we’ve admired rustic cabins, vintage elegance, and zen retreats, but what if you want a bathroom that’s all about clean lines, bold contrasts, and smart design? Welcome to the modern world, where everything looks effortlessly cool, yet secretly took a lot of planning.

Essential Elements:

• There should be no clutter or unnecessary frills. In other words, go for a minimalism style where every piece of furniture or decor has a purpose.
• Neutral tones with contrast. So, black, white, greys, or earthy hues, often paired with metallics like chrome or gold.
• LED mirrors, recessed ceiling lights, or backlit vanities.
• Glossy or matte finishes, like high-shine marble, matte black fixtures, or ultra-smooth wood grain textures.
• Floating vanities and concealed storage.

Design Ideas I Would Recommend:

• If plain walls feel too safe, experiment with marble, stone, or even ribbed wood panels.
• Opt for a frameless shower screen.
• Wanna go for an “expensive” look? Change the standard chrome for matte black taps, handles, and showerheads.
• Bring in wooden shelving or vanity units.
• Go for a large mirror with backlighting if the space allows it. If you want to know how to choose the perfect shape and size for your bathroom mirror, check out our article. 

DIY Upgrades You Can Try Out:

• Buy an affordable LED light strip and attach it behind your mirror.
• If you can’t replace your fixtures, just spray-paint them matte black for a budget-friendly alternative. 
• Install slim floating shelves.
• Switch to plush, all-white towels, cuz yup, sometimes even some towels can ruin or make a space look a lot better. 

But What If You Want All of These Without Lifting a Finger?

Let’s be real for a sec. Modern bathrooms look effortless, but getting them just right takes serious work. Trust me. If you want a high-end bathroom without the design guesswork and DIY struggles, AV Modern Bathrooms might just be your new best mate for the job.

At AV Modern Bathrooms, we focus on full professional bathroom renovations that align with your needs and vision. 

The first home visit is free (no strings attached), for a chance to chat with our team and see what works for your space. Installations are quick to minimize disruption and we always clean up after ourselves. Renovations start at £3,600 and as a little extra, we include a free LED mirror with every full bathroom renovation. Plus, we offer a 1-year workmanship warranty and our maintenance team is available to assist with any issues that might come up after the renovation. 

And if that’s not enough to make you choose us, we also provide all the materials you’ll need! You can visit our showroom in Saint Helens, where you can discuss with our experts, find the best solutions for your renovation and check out our wide range of products. If you’d like to learn more about how we can work together, book your free quote today! We’d love to hear from you and help you get started on your dream bathroom!

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