Bathroom Design
5 Big-Picture Bathroom Trends Shaping Remodels in 2025
A new Houzz study reveals how homeowners are blending accessibility, wellness, style and investment in bathroom projects
Today’s bathrooms aren’t just practical — they’re personal, luxurious and built to last. Homeowners are thinking ahead with accessibility upgrades, carving out room for wellness and self-care features and embracing wet rooms for both flair and function. Most homeowners are calling in the pros to make it happen, and they’re willing to invest, especially when it comes to bigger, bolder remodels, according to the 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. Here’s more on those big-picture ideas from the just-released report.
Renovating homeowners are adding many features to safely support aging in place. Grab bars (61%) and nonslip flooring (55%) top the list, followed by low-curb showers (52%) for easier entry and extra lighting (31%) to better spot hazards. Curbless showers (28%) offer seamless access for wheelchairs and walkers.
“Accessibility has become a defining priority in bathroom remodeling,” Houzz staff economist Marine Sargsyan says. “Driven by demographic shifts and broader market trends, homeowners are increasingly working with professionals to integrate features that make their bathrooms safer, more adaptable and more supportive for all household members now and into the future.”
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“Accessibility has become a defining priority in bathroom remodeling,” Houzz staff economist Marine Sargsyan says. “Driven by demographic shifts and broader market trends, homeowners are increasingly working with professionals to integrate features that make their bathrooms safer, more adaptable and more supportive for all household members now and into the future.”
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This Montreal bathroom by House to Home includes accessibility features such as a curbless shower and nonslip flooring.
This Boston bathroom by Yusra Design Build has a low-curb shower, generous lighting, nonslip flooring and a bench with a nearby hand shower for comfortable seated bathing.
A warm brass grab bar brings both style and support to this Minneapolis low-curb shower by McDonald Remodeling.
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2. Self-Care and Wellness Drive Some Bathroom Renovations
Bathrooms aren’t just for getting ready — they’re becoming spots to unwind and recharge. One-quarter of renovating homeowners (25%) say they use their primary bath for rest and relaxation, and nearly as many (24%) use it for beauty and pampering. Less common are wellness activities like steaming (2%), cold plunges (1%), red light therapy (1%) and sauna sessions (1%).
Bathrooms aren’t just for getting ready — they’re becoming spots to unwind and recharge. One-quarter of renovating homeowners (25%) say they use their primary bath for rest and relaxation, and nearly as many (24%) use it for beauty and pampering. Less common are wellness activities like steaming (2%), cold plunges (1%), red light therapy (1%) and sauna sessions (1%).
To set the mood, more than a third of remodels (36%) now include wellness-focused features, including upgraded lighting (30%), indulgent soaking tubs or spa baths (18%) and even water features like fountains or water walls (13%).
This Chicago bathroom by Airoom Architects-Builders-Remodelers has several wellness features, including a makeup vanity, a cushioned bench with towel storage, abundant lighting and a low-curb shower with a bench and body sprays. The shower glass also goes all the way to the dropped ceiling area, allowing users to completely close off the shower to trap steam inside for a luxurious experience.
In this Williamsburg, Virginia, bathroom by DAHL Properties, a makeup counter, layered lighting and spa-like touches create a restful retreat for beauty and pampering.
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A sauna and curbless shower turn this Minneapolis bathroom by Christopher Strom Architects into a true at-home spa.
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3. Wet Rooms Are on the Rise
Wet rooms are gaining ground, rising 3 percentage points year over year to make up 1 in 6 renovated bathrooms (16%). For homeowners who created a wet room, half (50%) said the draw was better use of space, while others cited the sleek look (29%) or easier accessibility (26%).
Wet rooms are gaining ground, rising 3 percentage points year over year to make up 1 in 6 renovated bathrooms (16%). For homeowners who created a wet room, half (50%) said the draw was better use of space, while others cited the sleek look (29%) or easier accessibility (26%).
This elegant Detroit bathroom by Stalburg Design features a welcoming wet room that invites relaxation.
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4. Homeowners Continue to Invest in Bathroom Projects
Homeowners are still putting serious money into bathroom remodels, especially bigger projects. The national median spend dipped slightly to $13,000 in 2024 (down from $15,000 in 2023), but major remodels — those for which at least the shower is upgraded — ticked up to $22,000 from $21,000 the year before. Large bathrooms of 100 square feet or more command the highest budgets, with spending holding steady at $25,000.
Keep in mind, economists like to reference the median, or midpoint, figure rather than the average for this kind of data because the average can be skewed, can be volatile year over year and can be misleadingly high or low because of a single project that costs far more or less than others.
Homeowners are still putting serious money into bathroom remodels, especially bigger projects. The national median spend dipped slightly to $13,000 in 2024 (down from $15,000 in 2023), but major remodels — those for which at least the shower is upgraded — ticked up to $22,000 from $21,000 the year before. Large bathrooms of 100 square feet or more command the highest budgets, with spending holding steady at $25,000.
Keep in mind, economists like to reference the median, or midpoint, figure rather than the average for this kind of data because the average can be skewed, can be volatile year over year and can be misleadingly high or low because of a single project that costs far more or less than others.
Bella B Home Designs delivered a luxe retreat in this Philadelphia bathroom, complete with a spacious wet room featuring a soaking tub, dual showers with body sprayers, a handheld sprayer and a bench. A bright, well-appointed makeup area rounds out the setup.
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5. Pros Power the Majority of Bathroom Renovations
Most homeowners (84%) turn to professionals for their bathroom renovations. General contractors lead the way, hired by nearly half (45%), followed by bathroom remodelers (20%) and cabinetmakers (16%).
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Most homeowners (84%) turn to professionals for their bathroom renovations. General contractors lead the way, hired by nearly half (45%), followed by bathroom remodelers (20%) and cabinetmakers (16%).
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Seldin Design Studios created this stylish bathroom with a curbless shower featuring an arched entry and blush, rose and peach wall tiles. Adobe-colored tiles in an ogee pattern cover the floor, while a custom vanity with cane fronts and a terrazzo countertop completes the retro-bohemian look.
This photorealistic rendering, created with Houzz Pro’s 3D Floor Planner, highlights key trends from the 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study, including a low-curb shower, a large freestanding tub and fresh white walls.
The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study gathered information from 1,738 Houzz users who reported being 18 years old or older, being homeowners and having completed a primary bathroom or full guest/family bathroom remodel or addition project in the past 12 months or to be currently working on one or planning to start one in the next three months. The survey was fielded between July 6 and July 30, 2025.
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The 2025 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study gathered information from 1,738 Houzz users who reported being 18 years old or older, being homeowners and having completed a primary bathroom or full guest/family bathroom remodel or addition project in the past 12 months or to be currently working on one or planning to start one in the next three months. The survey was fielded between July 6 and July 30, 2025.
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Accessibility is top of mind for many remodelers. More than two-thirds of homeowners (68%) factor special needs into their bathroom projects — a 4-point jump from last year. While nearly a third (31%) expect these needs to arise within the next 12 months, many are planning further ahead. Almost half (47%) anticipate special needs emerging five or more years from now.