Design Like a Pro: 5 Stunning Bathroom Styles

Before diving into specific styles, here are some brilliant places to gather inspiration:

• Pinterest: Create a bathroom board to save your favourite looks

• Houzz: Browse thousands of UK bathroom photos and save them to your idea book

• Instagram: Follow hashtags like #UKbathroom and #BathroomDesignUK

• Real Homes: Explore their bathroom section for practical UK renovation stories

• Ideal Home: Browse their bathroom galleries for achievable British home designs

Whether you're planning a luxurious spa retreat or a cost-effective refresh, here are 5 timeless bathroom styles that can be adapted to any budget:

1. Modern Minimalist

The modern minimalist style creates a sense of space and serenity through simplicity. This approach works particularly well in smaller bathrooms where visual clutter can make the space feel cramped.

• Clean lines and simple fittings

• Neutral colour palette with minimal decoration

• Works brilliantly in any size bathroom

Look for wall-hung vanities and toilets to enhance the sense of space, and consider large-format tiles with minimal grout lines for a seamless look. Storage is cleverly integrated to maintain the clean aesthetic whilst keeping essentials accessible.

More inspiration: 7 Minimalist Bathroom Ideas

2. Classic Traditional

Traditional bathrooms offer timeless appeal that never goes out of style. This look blends period details with modern comforts for spaces that feel both elegant and welcoming.

• Timeless sanitaryware and traditional patterns

• Warm, inviting colours

Consider freestanding claw-foot baths, pedestal sinks, and fixtures with vintage-inspired details. Patterned floor tiles and wainscoting add character, whilst warm neutrals or soft pastels create an inviting atmosphere.

More inspiration: 7 Timeless Bathroom Designs You'll Always Love

3. Contemporary Industrial

Industrial style brings raw, urban character to bathroom spaces. This bold approach celebrates structural elements and utilitarian materials with a sophisticated edge.

• Raw materials and exposed elements

• Mixed metals and concrete finishes

• Perfect for urban homes

Look for matt black fixtures, concrete-effect surfaces, and metal accents. Open shelving with pipe supports, exposed brick or brick-effect tiles, and statement lighting with industrial influence complete the look.

More inspiration: 8 Ideas for an Industrial Bathroom

4. Scandinavian Spa

The Scandinavian approach brings together natural materials, practical design and a light, airy aesthetic to create bathrooms that feel both calming and functional.

• Light woods and natural materials

• Bright, airy feel with plenty of white

• Functional yet warm design elements

Incorporate pale woods like ash or oak, simple white fixtures, and touches of soft texture through natural materials. Plants add life to these spaces, whilst clever storage solutions maintain the uncluttered look essential to Scandinavian design.

More inspiration: 21 Scandinavian Bathroom Designs

5. Coastal Calm

Coastal bathrooms evoke the serene feeling of seaside retreats through colour palette and natural textures. This versatile style works in bathrooms of all sizes.

• Blues and whites with natural textures

• Light and breezy feel

• Perfect for any size bathroom

Look for shades of blue from pale aqua to deep navy, weathered woods or wood-effect tiles, and accessories that reference coastal elements. White tongue-and-groove panelling, rope details, and glass accessories enhance the seaside ambiance.

More inspiration: 15 Spa-Like Bathroom Ideas

Ready to Create Your Dream Bathroom?

If you're excited to create the bathroom of your dreams but need a little guidance, we offer a comprehensive bathroom design service at 34 St John. Our expert team will help bring your ultimate vision to life, ensuring your new bathroom is both beautiful and perfectly suited to your needs.