{"id":3070,"date":"2026-03-30T16:39:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=3070"},"modified":"2026-03-30T17:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T17:41:02","slug":"style-trends-in-todays-baths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightingnewsnow.com\/?p=3070","title":{"rendered":"Style Trends in Today\u2019s Baths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We look at trends in bath design \u2014 from wellness spaces to high-design powder rooms \u2014 that can benefit from new and better lighting options.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Julie A. Palm<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A recent article<\/a> on Houzz promises \u201c10 Bathroom Projects That Deliver Big Results.\u201d I was disappointed to see that it didn\u2019t include \u201cUpgrade lighting\u201d as one of the 10 projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The article does<\/em> encourage renovators to find ways to bring more natural light into bathrooms by adding or expanding windows or installing skylights \u2014 but that\u2019s often not possible or is beyond the budget. And we know one of the simplest ways to upgrade a bath \u2013 whether the primary bath, kids\u2019 bath or a powder room \u2013 is to freshen up the fixtures with style and function in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spa-like baths with natural materials and lots of bright whites, can still feel homey, as this design by Stil James shows. The bubble-like pendant above the soaking tub is a fun touch. Photo credit: Carolina Andrade<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few current trends in bathroom design that new lighting can help to support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Center stage showers:<\/strong> Those water jet-filled garden tubs that once were the height of bathroom luxury are being replaced by large showers \u2014 from architectural, conservatory-style, glass-walled showers to hotel-like wet rooms. (In higher-end design, the tubs that remain tend to be deep, luxury soaking tubs that serve almost as architectural features in the room.) Today\u2019s large shower spaces \u2014 almost rooms within rooms \u2014 often feature multiple showerheads, seating and other amenities. And because of their size, they demand good overhead lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The importance of accessibility:<\/strong> The National Association of Realtors<\/a> notes that more than four in 10 design and remodeling professionals say that homeowners are thinking about aging family members and aging in place when remodeling. In bathrooms, this means practical features like low-curb or curbless showers, grab bars and higher-seat commodes. But another key to accessibility is improved lighting \u2013 whether overhead or above vanities \u2013 as well as lighting that can be better controlled and adjusted to the needs of different users of the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Powder rooms, like this bath designed by Georgia and Hunt Design House, are a place to play with more whimsical or dramatic design elements \u2014 and standout lighting fixtures.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Wellness rooms:<\/strong> The National Kitchen and Bath Association<\/a> (NKBA | KBIS) notes that \u201cwellness has \u2026 shifted from a luxury to a universal expectation, and it\u2019s shaping design decisions from the start. Homeowners want environments that support mental, physical and emotional well-being, and they prioritize light, water and air quality, and calm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the bathroom, this can even mean the addition of light therapies, especially in tub and shower areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026 Some of the most impactful wellness decisions are the least visible. Lighting quality, acoustics, airflow, water quality and filtration, layout and materials all shape how a space feels to live in \u2014 often more than the finishes themselves,\u201d the NKBA | KBIS continues in a report about trends<\/a> from its 2026 show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I love that part about lighting quality being even more important than the finishes when creating wellness spaces. It\u2019s a message that seems ripe for lighting showrooms to share with their customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Powerful powder rooms: <\/strong>In terms of design, en suite bathrooms in primary bedrooms tend to be more spa-like and streamlined with lots of clean whites and other soothing neutrals. However, powder rooms are a place to play. The small rooms give people an opportunity to take chances with brighter colors, fun wallpapers and other interesting design details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Large shower spaces, like the glass-enclosed one in this bathroom designed by Carta Creatives, are dominating today\u2019s bathrooms. Photo credit: Kyle J. Caldwell<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Elana\u00a0Tenenbaum\u00a0Cline, founder and creative director of design firm Carta Creatives<\/a>, loves to put statement lighting in powder baths. \u201cI love a sconce,\u201d she says. \u201cI always want to put a sconce everywhere. It depends on the room and the function, but I always think a sconce completely finishes the space.\u201d And that often includes, she says, \u201csomething more dramatic in a powder bath.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re attending the spring High Point Market and you want more on lighting and other trends in bathroom and kitchen design, NKBA | KBIS<\/a> will host \u201cDesigning With Light: Layering, Materials and the Architecture of Illumination\u201d at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the NKBA | KBIS space in Broad Hall, 300 W. Broad Ave. The panel will feature Kichler Lighting, Lutron and designers Jaque Bethke, Jerel Lake and Kim Scodro and will include a light brunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NKBA | KBIS also will host \u201cWhat\u2019s Next in Design\u201d in kitchens and baths, a seminar by Jaye Anna Mize, vice president of consumer insights and trend spotting firm Future Snoops. It will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, also in the NKBA | KBIS space in High Point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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