Washroom refurbishment ideas for 2025
The start of a new year gives us the perfect opportunity to renew, refresh or improve ourselves and our surroundings. And with the New Year fast approaching, you may be thinking about how you can update your space to make it even better next year.
Well, the best thing to do is to get educated. Take a look at these latest washroom design trends so you can create modern, stylish facilities that reflect your brand and impress your visitors.
1. Nature-inspired minimalism
Bringing the outside in has often been credited for its health benefits, which is why biophilic design continues to be popular in 2025.
When it comes to your colour palette, think earthy tones like sage green, sand or terracotta. You could also use stone, wood or bamboo accents or accessories to complement this palette.
Then there’s the obvious: simply incorporating nature into the room by adding indoor plants like ferns or orchids. If you’re concerned about keeping these alive, fake ones can work, too. That, or images, motifs or artwork of nature, such as paintings or pictures of plants, beaches or waterfalls.
2. Smart bathroom technology
Our buildings just keep getting smarter, and your washrooms can do the same. There are loads of great features you can incorporate, like automated hand dryers and soap dispensers, sensor taps and touch-free door locks.
Or, why not go one step further with heated mirrors, smart control showers or toilets with self-cleaning functionality? There are so many possibilities, you just need to be sure to do your research before settling on any new fixtures and fittings.
3. Bold accent colours
Are you bored of the minimalist effect? Or perhaps you’re considering washroom design for your school bathrooms or healthcare toilets and you want something more fun and engaging for visitors.
Well, in 2025 it’s OK to go bold! From your toilet cubicles to your splashbacks and surfaces, choose bold accent colours like bright blue or forest green. You can then pair these bold pops of colour with neutral white or grey walls and floors for contrast.
4. Sustainable materials and features
There are lots of great ways you can make your washroom design more eco-friendly and sustainable. This year, we recommend the following for creating more cost and energy-efficient bathrooms:
Incorporating recycled materials like glass tiles, reclaimed wood or eco-friendly stones
Saving water by installing low-flow taps, dual-flush toilets and even water-free urinals
Choosing energy-efficient lighting, ideally on a sensor, to cut down on the amount of electricity used. Encourage the use of natural light as much as possible
Using only durable materials that will last for years to come, materials such as solid grade laminate, that are robust, scratch-resistant and perfect for high traffic areas like bathrooms
Being eco-friendly with your decorating by choosing non-toxic paints and materials
Because let’s face it, we all know that we need to make better choices in order to save the planet, and your washrooms can be a great place to start.
5. Multi-functional storage and facilities
It’s important to be smart with every inch of space in your washrooms, and there are loads of innovations in storage that make this possible. This could be built-in cubbies or lockers, hidden cabinets and even pull-out vanity units.
You might also wish to incorporate charging ports and compartments for smart devices into your washroom, depending on the primary users.
For example, adult gym-goers could benefit from charging points in your gym washrooms, similarly, those who run campsites or glampsites should make these areas multi-purpose and functional for all guests.
Are you ready to update your washrooms in 2025?
No matter the location of your washrooms, whether it’s office bathrooms, school toilets, or any other type of commercial washroom, now could be the perfect time to plan your refurbishment project.