Bathrooms are no longer just functional spaces; they’re finally being treated as opportunities to showcase architectural design. This year’s trends continue to blur the line between spa-like luxury and smart, practical living. Whether you're planning a renovation or a new build, here are the top bathroom trends making waves in 2025 — including (our favorite!) the rise of microcement surfaces.

Imperfect Tiles

Forget uniform, symmetric tiles; handmade mosaics in roughly finished textures are bringing a sense of individuality to modern bathrooms. Contemporary design has been a little too caught up in technological innovation, so now people are embracing artisanal creativity more than ever — swapping perfection for irregularity, machine manufactured materials for carefully hand-crafted products. This is especially visible in tiling trends, with Moroccan Zellige winning the popularity contest.

Warm Metallics

We’ll always love silver and chrome; but it seems that warm finishes like brass, bronze, and copper are now winning when it comes to metal fixtures. We’ve also noticed that matte finishes and aged patina are having a moment, creating a lived-in luxury feel — just what everyone’s after, as we start to reject the austere brand of minimalism that was popular in the 2010s.

A newcomer to the metal conversation is champagne gold: a soft, pale gold that sits between silver and brass. It’s a great option for those who can’t decide between cool or warm-toned metals.

Freestanding Bathubs, Basins & Tap Towers

A freestanding tub, sculptural basin, or floor-mounted tap tower makes a dramatic statement. It’s the kind of small architectural difference that can make a big impact — elevating everyday rituals with pieces that aren’t just functional, but also focal points.

Choose organic curves for a softer, calmer aesthetic — or opt for bold, linear forms and striking materials to create a modern centrepiece. Freestanding elements also offer flexibility in layout, opening up more creative possibilities.

Art in the Bathroom

Bathrooms are finally being treated like spaces worthy of decoration — it’s about time, given they’re the most frequently used room in the house. Designers are embracing framed art, sculptural objects, and creative custom joinery to achieve a more curated feel. Now’s the time to have fun with mood, ornamentation, and the unexpected.

Microcement Surfaces

As product suppliers, we might be biased; but microcement bathrooms are truly the top trend for 2025. Microcement is a versatile coating that is hand-applied continuously across walls, floors, ceilings, and even inside showers. This creates a seamless, grout-free look across multiple surfaces. And no grout = easy to maintain.

In modern interiors, texture is a huge trend. So it’s no surprise that the dynamic, textural appearance of microcement makes it a hugely popular choice for bathrooms. You can take your pick from virtually any color, so it pairs beautifully with other popular bathroom materials like timber or stone.

The best part about microcement? It can be applied directly onto other materials. Yes, this means you can resurface old tiles without removing them!

Be careful though; not all microcements are equal. Our SEMCO X-Bond is suitably prepared and sealed for a waterproof, mold-free finish in wet areas. It’s also formulated with extra adhesives to bond extremely well with old tiled substrates, avoiding future cracking or de-lamination.

To cut a long story short, microcement is the perfect fusion of form and function — low maintenance, convenient to install, and seamlessly beautiful.