Nine Bathroom Renovation Trends for 2021

Bathroom Renovation Trends of 2021

If you are not yet ready for a full home overhaul, bathroom renovation can be an excellent starting point — after all, it's the most important room in the house.

1. Engineered Quartz Countertops

Quartz countertops offer variety, durability, and many desirable features. The shift from natural stone in the bathroom began in 2020, and engineered quartz became especially popular in 2021.

2. Floating Sinks

Perhaps the desire for cleanliness and openness led to this trend. Floating sinks are mounted to the wall, not to the floor, so there is space for airflow and light under the sink and cabinets.

3. Smart Fixtures

Toilets, faucets, lighting, and even the floor in your 2021 bathroom can be smart. Homeowners prefer to replace standard toilets and fixtures with more economical or convenient solutions. You can consider a self-cleaning toilet, heated floor with phone control, or even voice-controlled lighting.

4. Backlit Mirrors

New mirrors are often installed or replaced during bathroom renovation, but a new lighting system adds that unique design touch. Many homeowners love backlit mirrors. The light comes from behind the mirror, leaving the space above or next to it open and free.

5. Vintage Elements

Remember the bronze faucets from your childhood? What about salmon-green tubs or small glass tiles for tiling? Some of these vintage elements are becoming popular again in modern bathrooms.

6. Compact Bathtubs

It seemed for a while that bathtubs had disappeared from modern bathrooms. However, in 2020 more people rediscovered their love for a hot bath, so bathtubs are coming back. But modern tubs are smaller and have unique shapes, so they don't require a lot of space.

7. Luxurious Lighting

Luxurious lighting has long been present in bathrooms, and in 2021 homeowners are still not ready for change. From a statement pendant light above the sink to a full chandelier in the center of the ceiling, such lighting adds a luxurious charm.

8. Wood and White Color Scheme

The wood and white color scheme has been popular in kitchen renovation for several years, but now it's coming to the bathroom. Homeowners love combining clean white, luxurious surfaces, and traditional or even rustic wood. You can choose bamboo flooring, wooden cladding, or even a wood-beamed ceiling to add a natural element combined with white kitchen cabinets, walls, or fixtures.

9. Large Format Wall Tiles

Large format wall tiles are just as visually appealing as small tiles, but they are much easier to clean and create a more minimalist look. From porcelain to natural stone, from tiling to shower cubicles, 2021 bathroom renovation trends show that large tiles are the way forward.