In terms of design, the 2026 trend leans towards surfaces designed to minimize cleaning. Large-format tiles with ultra-thin grout lines significantly reduce areas where dirt accumulates. "People seem to have busier lives than ever before. In bathroom design, this translates into thinner grout lines and large-format tiles to limit the amount of visible grout and prevent the homeowner from having to clean more," Nureed Saeed explained to Good Housekeeping magazine. Seamless shower wall panels, anti-limescale treated glass shower enclosures, extra-flat shower trays, and wall-hung toilets and vanities: by combining these choices with a DIY approach, the bathroom becomes much easier to live in on a daily basis.
