Hello, wild wallpaper and spacious showers. And that’s just for starts, in 2023 bathroom trends.

While we realize that good design outlasts fads, few among us can resist a good trend prediction. So, I’m here to separate the good from the bad and deliver to you the 2023 bathroom design trends that actually look like they will have legs. 

Although bathrooms often go overlooked, they’re a necessary part of any home – and, as the place where we often begin the day, they should set us up for success. So, let’s take a look at what makes sense for bathrooms in 2023.

Bold Powder Rooms

Small powder rooms are the perfect places to experiment with bold color and pattern. The small square footage of this Manhattan apartment gives a pattern extra drama, and creates a visual surprise for your guests. As wallpaper continues its newfound popularity into next year, there will likely be a steady rise of eye-popping powder baths.

Antiques are Finding Their Way into 2023 Bathroom Trends

Spurred by the combined forces of production delays for new furniture and an eye towards sustainability, vintage and antiques are enjoying newfound popularity. Many designers are incorporating them into bathrooms in exciting ways, like what was done here with an antique chest that was retrofitted as a vanity using a vintage sink.

Fluted Edges are One of the Biggest Bathroom Trends for 2023

Fluting is one of the biggest trends on many design radars right now, and the look has myriad uses in a bathroom, whether on cabinet drawers like shown here, or with fluted edges on countertops, detailing on backsplashes, and more.

Next-Level Millwork is Making Its Way into Bathroom Design

Speaking of fluting, forecasters are anticipating a rise in millwork details of all kinds. Lately it’s been predicted that we’ll see more detailed cabinetry in kitchens next year, and I’m betting that will move into the bath space too. While you may not go quite as all out as done for this “Library Bath,” take this as a sign to add a little oomph to those plain shaker cabinets.

Wet Rooms

In this primary bathroom, statement marble (another trend!) and a spacious “wet room” for the shower, provide the feeling of being in a luxury hotel. These extended spaces are notable for many reasons: They tend to be more accessible, making them optimal for aging-in-place, plus they enable the bathroom to be more multifunctional, essentially dividing it into separate rooms without breaking it up visually.

Statement Stone

Bold marble is another look many designers anticipate going strong next year: You’ll note that in this bathroom, when used right, a natural stone surface can act as de-facto wallpaper.

New Wainscoting

When you hear the word “wainscoting” you may envision a 90s-looking beaded half-wall—but today’s designers are making the look chic again. In this bath, a typical half-paneled wall gets a modern, graphic spin with vertical subway tile.

Bidets are Trending Big for 2023 Bathrooms

I hate to break it to you, but If you’re not on Team Bidet yet, you should be. Once mostly regarded by Americans as a European eccentricity, bidets have now become mainstream, with brands like Toto offering them up built into high-tech toilets, or companies like Tushy selling versions you can add onto an existing toilet.

I hope these 2023 bathroom trends have inspired you! If you’d like to have me bring some of these decor ideas into your bathrooms, let me know. You can choose a contact method right below this blog post. And feel free to give me a call anytime at (407) 743-2399, and we can explore bathroom design ideas together. You can also email me at: carmen@sohointeriordesign.com and you can also click this link to message me via my website.

When homeowners think about elevating their interior designs, crown molding often comes to mind. It’s an ideal highlight feature that can be used in almost any part of the home to add a touch of luxury and stylish appeal. However, people don’t often associate crown molding with bathrooms. Crown molding can add luxury and style to a bathroom.

After all, bathrooms are known for slick walls and waterproof tile floors, so most people think that crown molding doesn’t fit that aesthetic. Surprisingly, they are wrong.

What is Crown Molding?

Crown molding is a decorative molding used to highlight and create a seamless transition between the top of a wall and its ceiling. It can also be installed along the edges of windows, doors, cabinets, staircases, and more. It’s the ideal addition to any room’s design because it adds a touch of sophistication and flair without pulling away focus.

Why is Crown Molding a Perfect Addition to Your Bathroom?

It’s a misconception that crown molding is just for luxurious mansions, regal rooms, and high cathedral ceilings. Crown molding can be used to elevate any room’s interior design, and that quality extends to bathrooms, as well.

In the latest popular design trends, I’ve seen crown molding used in bathrooms much more often, which makes a lot of sense. Bathrooms are meant to be tranquil and relaxing, and there’s no better way to help create a beautiful and calming space than with elegant crown molding.

7 Awe-Inspiring Crown Molding Bathroom Designs

If that’s not enough to make the case that crown molding is an excellent addition to your bathroom, here are some attractive design inspirations. Expert designers throughout the world use crown molding to amp up their aesthetics and bring their designs to life.

Here are seven gorgeous bathrooms that perfectly utilize crown molding to create a luxurious and awe-inspiring design:

1. A Luxurious Master Bath with Crowned Vanities

This bathroom is tailored specifically for a trendsetter. Guests don’t often see master bathrooms, but that doesn’t mean they should be drab. In fact, quite the opposite is true.

Here, crown molding was used to highlight the vanities, to create a perfect contrast for the opulent lighting fixtures, stunning furnishings, and neutral color palette.

2. A Gorgeous Vanity with His and Her Sinks

Here is another example of how crown molding can elevate the look of bathroom vanities. In this bathroom, you can see the molding carried through the overall design and into the walls behind the vanity.

However, don’t take your eyes off the prize. This elegant bathroom vanity is an ideal centerpiece that features matching his and her sinks, soft lighting, and minimal floral accents.

3. A Neutral Frame for Beautiful Wallpaper

Nothing spells luxury quite like an ornate wallpaper, and no wallpaper is complete without crown molding to appropriately frame it. This opulent master bathroom has all of the eye-catching elements kept in perspective.

Neutral-colored crown molding was used, so it didn’t detract from the luxurious design, which allows the wallpaper and other intricate design elements to shine.

4. A Simple and Sophisticated Use of White-on-White Molding

Sometimes, less is more, and that’s certainly the case with this beautifully minimal bathroom. The white-on-white crown molding adds a touch of intrigue and dimension without grabbing focus.

It allowed the designer to add a little pop of color that really brings this bathroom to life. Paired with brass fixtures, modern art, and a cute rug, this bathroom feels like an ideal place to relax and unwind.

5. A Modern Twist on a Classic Bathroom Design

Shiny stone floors, a huge soaking tub, and white furniture accents create a beautiful space. The blueish-grey walls also add a subtle touch of intrigue, but the true highlight here is the white crown molding around the ceiling. Paired with a gorgeous walk-in shower and windows for lots of sunlight, this bathroom is lovely, don’t you think?

6. A Hauntingly Beautiful Bathroom Inspired by Dark Colors

Black, red, and white are beautifully combined here. Notice how the dark crown molding perfectly matches the tiled floor, vanity, and door frames.

This bathroom is at once sensual and incredibly luxurious. It’s the ideal master bath for an adventurous homeowner who values style and elegance.

7. A New Take on the Classic Black and White Aesthetic

This bathroom is simultaneously inspiring, gorgeous, and unexpected. While the black and white aesthetic is a classic, this bathroom turns that idea on its head. The black wallpaper, checkered floors, and white crown molding make for a unique bathroom design.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg showcasing how crown molding can inject luxury and style into your bathroom. And why stop there? It’s perfect for almost any space in your home. Be sure to check out my other blog post about molding and trim throughout your home – click here to read it. I’d love to show you all the crown molding treatments that would work best for your bathroom, or any other space, so just let me know if what you’ve seen here inspires you. I’m easy to reach – you can choose a contact method right below this blog post, or click this “contact” link. You can also email me at: carmen@sohointeriordesign.com, and, of course, you can always call me anytime at (407) 743-2399.