Last Updated on November 8, 2024
In the latest Cost vs. Value report, the average mid-range bathroom remodel costs just over $24,000, while an up-scale remodel costs upwards of $72,000.
Whether you’re looking to just make a few cosmetic changes to your existing footprint or tear your current bathroom down to the studs, here’s what’s trending in the world of bathroom design.
Keeping the existing footprint
Seventy-nine percent of homeowners opt to keep their existing footprint when renovating their bathroom. Those that do choose to expand their space do so by taking square footage from a closet or building an addition. More than 55% of all renovated bathrooms have a modest size of less than 100 square feet.
As the average price to renovate a bathroom continues to climb, more and more homeowners are deciding to cut costs in an effort to save the budget. Interestingly enough, in years prior, increasing the shower size was a major trend, but in 2024, we’re seeing that trend start to decline with less opting to expand shower space.
Wet rooms
Wet rooms are gaining popularity year after year, with 13% of homeowners renovating their bathrooms choosing to add this feature. Not only is this a better use of space, but it’s also great for residents aging in place, as these wet rooms are all curbless entries.
Freestanding tubs
The oversized-garden tubs that graced new builds in the 90s are slowly being ripped out and replaced with sleek freestanding tubs. Thirty seven percent of homeowners renovating their bathroom are choosing these space-saving tub styles, with most going with an acrylic, flat-bottom tub.
Classic finishes
While bold colors like green are trending, white has always been and continues to be the favorite color of choice when it comes to vanities, countertops and tile.
Considering white finishes have been dominating the bathroom design world for decades, designing a bathroom using mostly white finishes will never go out of style. You can inject personality with wall color that can be easily switched out, greenery, and even artwork.
Tile flooring
Tile, tile and more tile! The overwhelming majority of those renovating their bathroom are opting for tile floors and shower walls.
Mixing metals
The art of mixing metals in home design isn’t just for the kitchen, as this idea has slowly made its way to the bathroom, too. With interior designers leading the trend on this eclectic approach, more and more homeowners are opting for a more curated look and seek to achieve that through mixing metals.
The key to getting this look right is to keep the plumbing fixtures in the same metal family and then having fun with light fixtures, cabinet pulls and other accessories.
Curbless showers
As more and more homeowners desire to age in place, primary bathrooms are being renovated with that in mind. Curbless showers are both trending and exceptionally functional, bridging the gap between accessibility and seamless design.
Interested to see other trending home design ideas? Check out the latest trends in home improvement ROI.
Transitional style is still king
With 23% of homeowners choosing this aesthetic, transitional style is the most popular bathroom renovation style, ahead of contemporary (16%), modern (15%), traditional (11%), farmhouse (5%), and eclectic (5%).
Wood vanities are now the most popular
Move over white, wooden vanities are now the most popular choice among those renovating their bathroom, with 26% opting for this look, followed by white (22%), gray (11%), blue (11%), and off-white (10%). However, white is still the most popular choice among vanity tops and shower walls.
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