6 Bathroom Design Tips for 2026

Bathroom Design Tip #1:

Embrace Your Angles

Instead of “squaring the rhombus,” designer Juli Hodgson let the room’s dramatic sloped ceiling lead, layering in warm white oak, a privacy-smart window and a steam shower built for actual lounging. Read More

Bathroom Design Tip #2:

Treat a Window as Part of the Vanity and Let the Light Pour In

Instead of fighting the mirror-in-the-wrong-place problem, Mera Studio Architects treated the window like part of the vanity, kept the daylight and leaned into curves, off-centre styling and richly textured finishes. Read More

Bathroom Design Tip #3:

Bring a Little Patina into a Traditional Design

In this Vancouver primary bath, designer Kelly Deck layers classic marble and traditional millwork with fixtures made to patina, so the room keeps getting better (and more lived-in) with time. Read More

Bathroom Design Tip #4:

Illuminate Small Spaces With Big Lighting

Designer Peter Wilds leans into nine-foot ceilings with vertical patterns, an extra-long mirror and big, functional lighting, proving drama and practicality can share a sink. Read More

Bathroom Design Tip #5:

Combine Bold Focal Points with Warm Textures To Make a Bathroom Feel Indulgent

Mera Studio Architects nails the resort-at-home brief with a marble-clad arch, a freestanding tub as the focal point and warm oak plus textured “kit-kat” tiles that keep the whole room from feeling cold. Read More

Bathroom Design Tip #6:

Turn a Problem Into a Design Feature

Knight Varga Interiors couldn’t erase an awkward plumbing column, so they highlighted it with teal fan tile, raised the too-low vanity and finished with lush Ellie Cashman wallpaper for maximum wow in a tiny space. Read More