What the 10 Most-Saved Bathrooms This Year Tell Us
See the most popular bathrooms on Houzz so far this year, and learn more about the features we fell in love with
As part of our series exploring Houzz’s most-saved images, we take a look at the top 10 bathrooms that have made a splash in the first half of this year. They provide great insights into what we want from our bathing spaces today, and the global and local trends that have resonated with homeowners.
These are the images that you, our users, saved in the first six months of 2021, from images uploaded by pros from July 2020 to July 2021. Just like last week’s look at the the 10 most-popular kitchens this year, we couldn’t help but notice that all your favourites came from Australian homes, which just goes to show how ahead of the game we are design-wise. Dive right in!
These are the images that you, our users, saved in the first six months of 2021, from images uploaded by pros from July 2020 to July 2021. Just like last week’s look at the the 10 most-popular kitchens this year, we couldn’t help but notice that all your favourites came from Australian homes, which just goes to show how ahead of the game we are design-wise. Dive right in!
2. Black accents
A few carefully considered pops of black are just the thing to add impact to a plain, white bathroom – and it seems that you agree.
A little of the good stuff goes a long way; here, a thinly framed shower screen, shower set and handrail in black provide all the punch this simple white bathroom needs to shine.
Extra points for the bench seat in the shower area – it’s a feature we’re seeing more of on Houzz recently as homeowners look to turn bathrooms into relaxing retreats.
A few carefully considered pops of black are just the thing to add impact to a plain, white bathroom – and it seems that you agree.
A little of the good stuff goes a long way; here, a thinly framed shower screen, shower set and handrail in black provide all the punch this simple white bathroom needs to shine.
Extra points for the bench seat in the shower area – it’s a feature we’re seeing more of on Houzz recently as homeowners look to turn bathrooms into relaxing retreats.
3. Modern coastal
The coastal look is a perennial favourite for Australian homeowners, which makes sense considering our climate and lifestyle. But today’s version has a more sophisticated flavour, as this family bathroom in Skennars Head, NSW, demonstrates.
The classically coastal light and airy elements are still there in the colour palette and materials, but touches of brushed gold in the tapware, a sculptural freestanding bath and fine-woven rattan door detailing add a decidedly luxe feel.
Is your bathroom ready for a re-do? Find a local bathroom designer on Houzz to help
The coastal look is a perennial favourite for Australian homeowners, which makes sense considering our climate and lifestyle. But today’s version has a more sophisticated flavour, as this family bathroom in Skennars Head, NSW, demonstrates.
The classically coastal light and airy elements are still there in the colour palette and materials, but touches of brushed gold in the tapware, a sculptural freestanding bath and fine-woven rattan door detailing add a decidedly luxe feel.
Is your bathroom ready for a re-do? Find a local bathroom designer on Houzz to help
4. Dark drama
Terms like ‘ensuite’ and ‘powder room’ have joined the top 30 search trends on Houzz this year as homeowners explore ways to add both a practical space and an element of grandeur and luxury to their homes.
Going dark and moody in the bathroom is one way to go about it, as seen in this bathroom in South Yarra, Victoria. Textured charcoal wall tiles and a matt-black vanity paired with brushed copper tapware combine to create a look that’s both dramatic and unique.
Terms like ‘ensuite’ and ‘powder room’ have joined the top 30 search trends on Houzz this year as homeowners explore ways to add both a practical space and an element of grandeur and luxury to their homes.
Going dark and moody in the bathroom is one way to go about it, as seen in this bathroom in South Yarra, Victoria. Textured charcoal wall tiles and a matt-black vanity paired with brushed copper tapware combine to create a look that’s both dramatic and unique.
5. Light fantastic
Once upon a time, a single overhead light was pretty much standard for most bathrooms. That’s a thing of the past now as we experiment with new lighting ideas and embrace the idea of layered lighting plans that add interest and atmosphere to our bathing spaces.
Think decorative wall sconces, LEDs around the mirror or installed under the vanity so the unit appears to float, and imaginative takes on traditional skylights. This popular bathroom in Melbourne bathroom is a great example of the latter. It features a sliver of a ceiling opening at the end of the shower area that draws a gentle wash of light into the space.
Once upon a time, a single overhead light was pretty much standard for most bathrooms. That’s a thing of the past now as we experiment with new lighting ideas and embrace the idea of layered lighting plans that add interest and atmosphere to our bathing spaces.
Think decorative wall sconces, LEDs around the mirror or installed under the vanity so the unit appears to float, and imaginative takes on traditional skylights. This popular bathroom in Melbourne bathroom is a great example of the latter. It features a sliver of a ceiling opening at the end of the shower area that draws a gentle wash of light into the space.
6. Personality plus
Bathrooms are no longer seen as purely practical spaces, but as somewhere to relax, recharge and enjoy ‘me time’.
As such, we’re seeing a desire for more individuality in our bathing spaces. With its soft-pink basins, richly veined floor tiles and arched mirrors, this bathroom in Geelong, Victorian, captures the mood beautifully.
Browse more images of beautiful Australian bathrooms on Houzz
Bathrooms are no longer seen as purely practical spaces, but as somewhere to relax, recharge and enjoy ‘me time’.
As such, we’re seeing a desire for more individuality in our bathing spaces. With its soft-pink basins, richly veined floor tiles and arched mirrors, this bathroom in Geelong, Victorian, captures the mood beautifully.
Browse more images of beautiful Australian bathrooms on Houzz
7. Luxe minimalism
Clean lines and pared-back detailing are still high on many of our bathroom wish lists, but the last thing we want is for spaces to feel stark.
This renovated family bathroom a family home in Black Forest, South Australia, shows how selecting stone tiles with a gently variated texture and veining can add softness to an otherwise minimalist space, while bringing in a sense of luxe.
Clean lines and pared-back detailing are still high on many of our bathroom wish lists, but the last thing we want is for spaces to feel stark.
This renovated family bathroom a family home in Black Forest, South Australia, shows how selecting stone tiles with a gently variated texture and veining can add softness to an otherwise minimalist space, while bringing in a sense of luxe.
8. The Midas touch
Brass, brushed gold, copper – warm metallic fixtures, such as tapware, showers and handles, are a trend that’s been around for a while now, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.
Warm metallics are just the thing to ramp up the glam factor in your bathroom. The key to success is not to overdo it, as this Brisbane bathroom demonstrates, with its careful balance of gold fixtures, matt-charcoal floor tiles and modern-rustic timber cabinetry.
Brass, brushed gold, copper – warm metallic fixtures, such as tapware, showers and handles, are a trend that’s been around for a while now, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.
Warm metallics are just the thing to ramp up the glam factor in your bathroom. The key to success is not to overdo it, as this Brisbane bathroom demonstrates, with its careful balance of gold fixtures, matt-charcoal floor tiles and modern-rustic timber cabinetry.
9. Smarter storage
Tidy home, tidy mind; working from home is the new norm for many of us, which means the clutter has to go.
This contemporary bathroom in Brisbane shows how vanities and mirror-cabinet storage are getting larger and more efficient in order to keep benchtops (and our headspace) clear.
Homeowners are looking for features such as drawers with internal organisers, pull-out baskets, integrated lighting and toothbrush chargers, as well as open shelving for display.
Tidy home, tidy mind; working from home is the new norm for many of us, which means the clutter has to go.
This contemporary bathroom in Brisbane shows how vanities and mirror-cabinet storage are getting larger and more efficient in order to keep benchtops (and our headspace) clear.
Homeowners are looking for features such as drawers with internal organisers, pull-out baskets, integrated lighting and toothbrush chargers, as well as open shelving for display.
10. Statement tiles
Look-at-me tiles are having a moment in bathrooms, which no doubt drew you to this funky little Sydney bathing space with its bold, pattered floor tiles.
New tiling will instantly update a tired bathroom, and this season just about anything goes – from terrazzo and zellige tiles to patterned encaustic styles, and sculptural three-dimensional tiles. Go pattern crazy!
Your turn
Which of these 10 beaut bathrooms is your favourite? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save these images for inspiration, like this story and join the conversation.
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Keen to know what Houzz’s most popular kitchens so far this year tell us? Check out this story: What the 10 Most-Saved Kitchens This Year Tell Us
Look-at-me tiles are having a moment in bathrooms, which no doubt drew you to this funky little Sydney bathing space with its bold, pattered floor tiles.
New tiling will instantly update a tired bathroom, and this season just about anything goes – from terrazzo and zellige tiles to patterned encaustic styles, and sculptural three-dimensional tiles. Go pattern crazy!
Your turn
Which of these 10 beaut bathrooms is your favourite? Tell us in the Comments below. And don’t forget to save these images for inspiration, like this story and join the conversation.
More
Keen to know what Houzz’s most popular kitchens so far this year tell us? Check out this story: What the 10 Most-Saved Kitchens This Year Tell Us
Our love affair with all things natural shows little sign of slowing down. And really, it’s no surprise; not only does nature provide an endlessly inspiring colour palette, but research tells us that a connection to the great outdoors makes us both feel and perform better (which is precisely what we need with many of us working from home).
In this popular Sydney bathroom, fish scale tiles in various tones of green reflect the colours in the garden seen through the large window, while a timber vanity adds warmth and textural appeal. Open display shelves add to the casual, earthy vibe.