Top 15 Design Styles for Your Ultimate Bathroom Retreat

Your own little escape from the world, the bathroom is a great place to showcase your uniquely personal style. From the fixtures to the decorative finishes, we'll walk you through how to create a space you truly love.

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March 30, 2022

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The Bathroom: Where Function Meets Style

Bathrooms are a necessity, but their functionality doesn't have to outweigh their beauty. Whether you lean toward traditional or farmhouse, maximalist or minimalist, scroll through these designer baths for inspo to help you outfit your home spa in the style that suits you best. Not sure which design style you prefer? Take our quiz, below, to find out.

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Contemporary

Style shifting contemporary interiors adapt with the times, bringing in trends without bombarding a space in fads. Start with a neutral, minimal color palette and streamlined profiles, then layer in a punch of bold color and a graphic pattern. In this bathroom, a squared-off vanity and tile designs are highlighted by brushed brass fixtures, and the entire space is grounded in geometric hexagons.

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Art Deco

Streamlined and glamorous, Art Deco style roared into fashion in the 1920s. Known for decadence and its step away from traditional, the design leans into simple geometric forms, over-the-top patterns and luxurious materials. Bring the look into your bathroom with a fair amount of metallics, as well as streamlined architectural shapes. And, of course, don't forget the pattern — either through opulent marble or chic wallpaper.

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From: Debra Ackerbloom Interiors

Cottage

Oh-so cozy, cottage design is full of charming character. Pretty patterns, a soft color palette, weathered and painted finishes and a touch of vintage define this collected-over-time look. Compose the style in your bathroom with a delicate floral wallpaper, timeless subway tile and an abundance of lovely accessories in glass and brushed metallics.

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Modern Farmhouse

Farmhouse style begins with pure practicality, and its modern counterpart stays true to its origins but with a healthy dose of style thrown in. Industrial sconces illuminate this matte black Shaker-style vanity, and you can't go wrong with the classic combo of basketweave and subway tile. Old-fashioned in the best way possible, farmhouse style is welcoming and familiar.

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Midcentury Modern

Minimal and organic, midcentury modern design is as beloved now as it was in the 1950s and '60s. Form and function are essential, as is the use of raw materials and muted hues. Opt for simple, clean-lined cabinets in natural woods and tiles and countertops in earthy neutrals. Linear knobs and pulls, wall-mounted fixtures and pared-down accessories are the finishing touches you need to achieve a midmod bathroom.

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Eclectic

Eclectic design has an "all the things" mentality about it that brings together the best of different design styles in one curated look. Mix and match patterns and textures, integrate global influences (like the stunning black-and-white tile in this bathroom!) and pull from different time periods.

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Transitional

Bringing the best of both worlds together — traditional and contemporary — transitional design melds classic without feeling stuffy, and mixes in modern without feeling stark. The design is fluid, evolving as the years pass to incorporate of-the-moment styles. Try timeless elements, such as a slipper bathtub and marble tile, paired with current fundamentals — clean-lined glass shower, graphic mosaic floor and patterned wallpaper.

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Maximalist

More is more when it comes to maximalist design. Easily accomplished in bedrooms and living rooms where you can pile layers of textures and fabrics together with ease, creating a maximalist bathroom takes a little more planning. Geometric tile flooring, a palm tree mural and one very extravagant chandelier are curated together for a well-thought-out and completely energized design.

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Minimalist

Simplicity is the name of the minimalist game, and everything in the space has a purpose — no need for ornamentation or extra decor here. Natural light from large windows is key and also allows spaces to take advantage of stunning views. Choose practical, high-quality pieces, like a shapely soaker tub and ultra-streamlined floating vanity, and stay away from bold colors and hardware.

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Romantic

We'd be hard pressed to find a more romantic bathroom than this sweet home spa. Delicately patterned wallpaper, floral curtains and vintage fixtures all surround the centerpiece of the space: a glossy, coral clawfoot tub.

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Modern

Modern, minimal, contemporary — we use these terms interchangeably, yet they each have distinctive traits. Modern design is always going to choose clean, sharp lines over curves and tones of white and black over any hue. Natural materials, like this floating wood vanity, find a home in all three styles, but its crisp silhouette makes it the perfect choice for this modern bathroom.

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Traditional

With its origins dating back to 18th century Europe, traditional design might seem out of touch with current times. But there's a reason the classics are classic. Its formal-meets-comfort aesthetic is on full display in this main bathroom, where timeless Roman shades soften the windows flanking the sculptural clawfoot tub. Elaborate moldings, marble floors and brass fixtures enhance this bathroom's timeless style.

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Coastal

Go ahead and embrace the beach life with coastal style. Watery hues, shiplap and natural textures deliver instant coastal style to this bright and airy bathroom. Porthole-inspired mirrors add a dose of nautical without being too kitschy.

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Rustic

Not just for log cabins, rustic style is as homey or elegant as you want it to be. It's all about natural materials, so fill your space with tumbled stone, roughhewn wood and raw fabrics. Old-World chandeliers establish a decidedly sophisticated touch in this rustic bathroom, but the real stars of the show are the freestanding copper bathtub, reclaimed wood vanity and stacked stone walls.

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Hollywood Regency

For those that go for the glam, Hollywood Regency is the way to achieve the opulence you crave. Luxurious materials, metallic and glossy finishes, as well as intricate details, are all hallmarks of the style. In this spa-like bathroom retreat, classic cabinets trimmed in silver are clad in thick, grand countertops, herringbone marble floors are underfoot and lavish glass light fixtures are the finishing jewelry pieces of the room.

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Top 15 Design Styles for Your Ultimate Bathroom Retreat

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The Bathroom: Where Function Meets Style

Contemporary

Art Deco

Cottage

Modern Farmhouse

Midcentury Modern

Eclectic

Transitional

Maximalist

Minimalist

Romantic

Modern

Traditional

Coastal

Rustic

Hollywood Regency

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