Bathroom design continues to evolve toward warmer finishes and more personalized, wellness-enhancing spaces, with faucet and bathtub trends for 2026 reflecting a growing focus on comfort, texture, organic materials, and soft, earthy colors.
Annual survey research of bathroom designers and contractors conducted by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) indicates that transitional/timeless and organic/natural or nature-inspired bathroom designs are trending in 2026, while contemporary, modern, and warm minimalist design styles are also widely popular.
According to NKBA’s 2026 Bath Trends Report, bathroom remodels frequently prioritize features and fixtures that aid with aging in place, such as wide curbless showers and built-in shower benches and grab bars. However, bathroom design elements that promote wellness and relaxation, such as wet rooms and deep soaking tubs, will continue to be a staple in high-end bathroom designs.
Luxury Wet Room with Soaking Tub and Shower
According to the latest Houzz Bathroom Trends Study, 16 percent of renovated bathrooms now feature a wet room. Many aging homeowners are choosing curbless wet rooms to increase accessibility in their bathrooms. However, many wet room bathroom designs also feature spa-like elements such as soaking tubs with high backrests for added comfort and relaxation.
Matte White Tubs & Brushed Nickel Faucets
According to Midwest Design magazine, trending finishes for bathtub faucets include matte, brushed, and satin finishes. While matte fixtures (including matte white bathtubs such as the Barclay Nairobi 67” Double Slipper Tub) remain popular in 2026, the matte black finishes that dominated bathroom designs just a few years ago are increasingly being replaced by softer, warmer alternatives such as champagne bronze and brushed brass and polished nickel finishes.
According to Homes & Gardens, floor-mounted freestanding tub fillers are making a comeback in 2026. The sleek, lever-handle Barclay Elora Freestanding Tub Faucet with Handshower in Brushed Nickel is an ultra-contemporary freestanding tub faucet that pairs well with a transitional clawfoot tub or trendy pedestal soaking tub.
Custom Color Bathtubs
Luxury bathrooms are increasingly incorporating earthy colors (as well as bold jewel tones) into their designs, along with custom-finish faucets and fixtures. Modern organic and biophilic bathroom designs often feature faucets and other fixtures (including custom color bathtubs) in muted earth tones, such as the special order Barclay Porter Tub in Fir Spruce Green or Terracotta Golden Brown.
Marble (& Faux Marble) Bathtubs
A freestanding soaking tub made from natural materials like natural stone or antique copper can enhance a modern organic bathroom design in 2026.
Marble bathtubs with bold veining have been showing up in luxury bathroom designs for the past several years. Choosing a marble look bathtub for your bathroom is a more affordable way to add this striking trend to your own bathroom design. Faux marble acrylic tubs like Barclay Harlan 63” Acrylic Freestanding Tub or Barclay Bliss 65” Marble Pattern Acrylic Tub are a more lightweight option than natural stone that still provides a unique, artistic look that’s ideal for modern and contemporary bathroom designs.
Undermount & Drop-In Tubs
Over the past few years, built-in soaking tubs have seen a resurgence in bathroom design. Many aging homeowners find built-in tubs more comfortable and accessible than freestanding tub designs. According to Good Housekeeping, undermount and drop-in tubs will remain popular in 2026. Trending drop-in tub models for 2026 include the rectangular Venetian tub and Soho drop-in tub by Atlantis Whirlpools.
Fluted Freestanding Tubs
According to Kitchen & Bath Design News, bath fixtures such as sinks and faucets are becoming focal points in contemporary bathroom design. That’s why textured finishes and distinctive colors and patterns are increasingly being incorporated into bath fixture designs. This includes sculptural soaking tubs with gentle sloping and/or organic curves and fluted freestanding tubs.
Fluted detailing remains on trend in 2026. The Barclay Nyla 67” Acrylic Freestanding Tub features a tub front with elegant handmade fluted ridges. Nyla is available in glossy or matte white as well as special order colors such as Swedish Blue, Dusk Grey, or Matte Black – contact us for more details.
