See the 10 Most Popular Bathrooms of 2022 (& Fire Up Your Ideas)
Meet the 10 most popular bathrooms on Houzz this year, and discover why renovators and readers love them
Georgia Madden
13 August 2022
If a bathroom reno is on the cards this year, you’re not alone – according to the latest 2022 Houzz & Home Australia report, bathrooms are one of the most popular rooms in the house to upgrade, with homeowners increasing their spend by 13 percent from AU$15,000 to AU$17,000 year-on-year. Image searches on Houzz for specific bathroom features have also risen: searches for ‘bath’ and ‘bathroom mirrors’ have both more than doubled, ‘wet room’ is up by 64 percent and the search term ‘ensuite’ has increased by more than 38 percent compared with 2021.
To fuel your design thinking, we present the 10 most popular bathrooms on Houzz so far this year. These images were saved between 1 January and 15 June 2022 from photos uploaded by Houzz professionals in the year from 30 June 2021 to 30 June 2022. Warm timber, touch-me textures and lashings of light appear to be the most liked bathroom features this year – but that’s just the start of the ideas you’ll find in this rad round-up.
To fuel your design thinking, we present the 10 most popular bathrooms on Houzz so far this year. These images were saved between 1 January and 15 June 2022 from photos uploaded by Houzz professionals in the year from 30 June 2021 to 30 June 2022. Warm timber, touch-me textures and lashings of light appear to be the most liked bathroom features this year – but that’s just the start of the ideas you’ll find in this rad round-up.
Just like the many readers who saved this image to their Houzz Ideabooks, Jacintha Robertson in South Yarra, Victoria, was instantly drawn to this oh-so-pretty blush and white bathroom in Bayswater, WA, by Smart Style Bathrooms.
“The terrazzo finish [Fibonacci Stone terrazzo tiles] and light colour scheme are absolute winners for me,” she says. “I like how the floating vanity makes the room feel spacious and elegant, and the circular mirror is so modern and beautiful.
“There are clever practical features here too; the walk-in shower looks easy to clean, the hand-held shower is well-placed and there is a handy ledge for shampoos. I am sure that when I renovate my ensuite and bathroom, I will be looking to this example for inspiration.”
“The terrazzo finish [Fibonacci Stone terrazzo tiles] and light colour scheme are absolute winners for me,” she says. “I like how the floating vanity makes the room feel spacious and elegant, and the circular mirror is so modern and beautiful.
“There are clever practical features here too; the walk-in shower looks easy to clean, the hand-held shower is well-placed and there is a handy ledge for shampoos. I am sure that when I renovate my ensuite and bathroom, I will be looking to this example for inspiration.”
Stone panels with a soft, cloud-like pattern across the walls and floor make this bathroom in Brisbane, Queensland, built by Nest Bespoke Homes, feel at once elegant and cocooning – and utterly irresistible to the scores of readers who saved the image to their Houzz ideabook.
Brass detailing in the pendant light, tapware and shower, a pill-shaped mirror and a minimalist custom vanity in pale timber complete the understated luxe look.
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Brass detailing in the pendant light, tapware and shower, a pill-shaped mirror and a minimalist custom vanity in pale timber complete the understated luxe look.
Inspired to redo your own bathroom or ensuite? Find a bathroom designer near you on Houzz
This delightful bathroom by Kitty Lee Architecture in Sydney, NSW, gave reader Genevieve Rasle plenty of great ideas for the recent renovation of her London ensuite and main bathroom. “I liked the smart use of space, the geometric tiles, the brass shower head and how the window is positioned within the shower area. I was also impressed with how light and airy the bathroom feels, given the space is fairly small,” she says.
We couldn’t agree more that the architect has made great use of space here; Lee has forgone a vanity in favour of a sleek, wall-mounted basin and opted for a flush, tiled-over shower tray, which combine to create the illusion of more floor space. And by having just one bold feature – those stunning geometric floor tiles – the bathroom has a sense of character, without feeling over-styled.
We couldn’t agree more that the architect has made great use of space here; Lee has forgone a vanity in favour of a sleek, wall-mounted basin and opted for a flush, tiled-over shower tray, which combine to create the illusion of more floor space. And by having just one bold feature – those stunning geometric floor tiles – the bathroom has a sense of character, without feeling over-styled.
Less can often be so much more, as evidenced by this blissfully serene bathroom in Melbourne, Victoria, by Green Sheep Collective.
A favourite with Houzz readers for the second year in a row, it stands out from the crowd with its simple, monochromatic colour scheme, softly textured 3D wall tiles and slender-framed shower screen. A bench seat in the shower and a medley of plants reinforce the idea that today’s bathroom is as much about relaxation as it is practicality.
A favourite with Houzz readers for the second year in a row, it stands out from the crowd with its simple, monochromatic colour scheme, softly textured 3D wall tiles and slender-framed shower screen. A bench seat in the shower and a medley of plants reinforce the idea that today’s bathroom is as much about relaxation as it is practicality.
Given that most of us are spending more time at home nowadays and crave more order in our surroundings, it’s little surprise that this bathroom in Brisbane, Queensland, with its brilliant vanity and mirror cabinet set-up by Neil Design, captured Houzz readers’ attention.
A vast swathe of space courtesy of the long vanity provides ample room to spread out, while a pair of deep vanity drawers make it easy to tuck items such as make-up and toiletries away in an instant. An extra-wide mirror cabinet with sliding doors and an open section for quick-access provide additional storage – ideal if a bathroom such as this one is shared by multiple members of the family.
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A vast swathe of space courtesy of the long vanity provides ample room to spread out, while a pair of deep vanity drawers make it easy to tuck items such as make-up and toiletries away in an instant. An extra-wide mirror cabinet with sliding doors and an open section for quick-access provide additional storage – ideal if a bathroom such as this one is shared by multiple members of the family.
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We couldn’t imagine a more uplifting spot to get ready in the morning than this light-filled Sydney bathroom by Just In Place, and Sydney reader Yvonne Frindle is one of the many readers who agrees. “The wall tiles with their Deco-inspired fan pattern and variegated shades of muted blue-grey-green caught my attention,” she says. “I also like that the vanity has generous countertop space and ample storage, as well as a pair of well-located power points above it.”
But it was the sheer practicality of one specific feature that impressed her most. “The mirror is set forward from the wall, presumably fronting doors to a cabinet, rather than being flush with the wall. This means it’s not too far away from the user when leaning over the vanity and basin, which makes a huge difference when applying make-up or eye drops, especially for people who suffer from myopia (short-sightedness) and/or presbyopia (middle-aged loss of flexibility in focusing).
“I have stayed in hotels and homes where the bathroom mirror is set against the wall at the back of a deep countertop and it’s impossible [to perform these tasks],” she says.
But it was the sheer practicality of one specific feature that impressed her most. “The mirror is set forward from the wall, presumably fronting doors to a cabinet, rather than being flush with the wall. This means it’s not too far away from the user when leaning over the vanity and basin, which makes a huge difference when applying make-up or eye drops, especially for people who suffer from myopia (short-sightedness) and/or presbyopia (middle-aged loss of flexibility in focusing).
“I have stayed in hotels and homes where the bathroom mirror is set against the wall at the back of a deep countertop and it’s impossible [to perform these tasks],” she says.
With its glossy turquoise wall tiles (ceramic subway tiles in Sage from Ballina Tiles), warm timber joinery and touches of rattan, this family bathroom by Northern Rivers Bathroom Renovations in Skennars Head, NSW, is rocking some serious holiday vibes. And judging by the number of readers who saved it to their Ideabooks, it’s one that Houzz readers can’t get enough of.
Brushed-copper tapware from ABI Interiors, a clean-lined freestanding bath, and understated floor tiles that blend the look of terrazzo with the appearance of quartz stone round out the elevated coastal feel of the space to perfection.
Brushed-copper tapware from ABI Interiors, a clean-lined freestanding bath, and understated floor tiles that blend the look of terrazzo with the appearance of quartz stone round out the elevated coastal feel of the space to perfection.
The softness and tranquillity of this bathroom by Build Theory in Black Forest, SA, appears to have stolen readers’ hearts, with scores of people saving this image to their Houzz Ideabooks.
It’s easy to see why: the gentle light, the irresistible texture of the limestone wall and floor tiles, the rustic timber joinery and the lack of any extraneous detailing throughout create a space that speaks of quiet and calm. Could you picture a more appealing space to unwind in at the end of the day?
It’s easy to see why: the gentle light, the irresistible texture of the limestone wall and floor tiles, the rustic timber joinery and the lack of any extraneous detailing throughout create a space that speaks of quiet and calm. Could you picture a more appealing space to unwind in at the end of the day?
A wall of show-stopping green-blue mosaic tiles is the undisputed star of the show in this Sydney bathroom by Penman Brown Interior Design – but that’s not to say that the supporting act of black, white and grey terrazzo tiles on the floor and splashback are any less impressive. Any way you look at it, this unexpected pairing of finishes works – something all the readers who saved this image to their Houzz Ideabooks appear to agree with.
But the appeal of this cleverly designed space doesn’t end with the tiles. Notice the chic black double vanity with matching tapware and towel rail, and how the super-sized round joinery handles balance out the kit-kat mosaics.
But the appeal of this cleverly designed space doesn’t end with the tiles. Notice the chic black double vanity with matching tapware and towel rail, and how the super-sized round joinery handles balance out the kit-kat mosaics.
In days gone by, lighting was often an afterthought when it came to bathroom design. Not anymore; today’s savvy renovators understand all too well the effect great lighting can have on a bathing space, which is no doubt why so many Houzz readers clicked ‘save’ on this image.
Designed by building firm Demardi, this popular Melbourne bathroom features a sliver of a skylight at the end of the shower that draws a gentle wash of light into the space, highlighting the rugged beauty of the cement-look tiles on the walls and floor. The effect is powerful and timeless – a bathroom, we’d imagine, that you would never tire of spending time in.
Your turn
Which of these bathrooms appeals to you for your next project? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save the images for inspiration, and join the conversation.
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Looking for more inspiring bathrooms? Feast your eyes on 14 Stunning Concealed Bathrooms, Ensuites and Powder Rooms
Designed by building firm Demardi, this popular Melbourne bathroom features a sliver of a skylight at the end of the shower that draws a gentle wash of light into the space, highlighting the rugged beauty of the cement-look tiles on the walls and floor. The effect is powerful and timeless – a bathroom, we’d imagine, that you would never tire of spending time in.
Your turn
Which of these bathrooms appeals to you for your next project? Tell us in the Comments below, like this story, save the images for inspiration, and join the conversation.
More
Looking for more inspiring bathrooms? Feast your eyes on 14 Stunning Concealed Bathrooms, Ensuites and Powder Rooms
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