When it comes to 2025 bathroom trends, it's vintage-inspired looks giganticThat's why now is an excellent time to experiment with bold colors and patterns, designers say. Whether it's vibrant floral wallpaper, bright tiles, or rosy metallics, these design options will add personality and visual interest to your space. Read on to learn about five of her favorite retro bathroom design schemes that are too beautiful to forget.
Wallpapers with artistic patterns
Daniel Angulo
Gone are the days of super simple bathrooms. Take inspiration from your childhood bathroom and enjoy a fun printed wallpaper—Carly Filbin, founder of Blue Jay Interiors, says this look is making a comeback. Here, she installed a Chinoiserie-inspired print from Thibaut Wallcovering “to add more interest and playfulness to this poolside bathroom.”
Take inspiration from your yard and enjoy a floral print, another retro look that's trending, according to Mary Gordon, vice president of InSite Builders & Remodeling. “Large-scale patterns and modern colors transform powder rooms and accent walls into statement rooms,” she adds.
Glass floor tiles
Tramp Studio
Why not turn back time and take a look at 30 to 40 years ago? “Glass mosaics were big in the '80s and '90s, and now we're seeing more and more glass tiles being used in full-size tile formats,” says Linette Dai, founder of Linette Dai Design. After all, there's no reason why your flooring can't have its own personality.
Pink tile
Robert Radifera
The tiling fun doesn't stop with mosaics. “A surprising revival is pink tiles, a 1950s favorite inspired by First Lady Mamie Eisenhower's love of the color,” shares Gordon. “Soft hues like blush and dusty rose are paired with neutrals or bold accents to create bathrooms that feel both fresh and nostalgic.”
Nadia Subaran, principal designer and lead designer at Aidan Design, incorporated pink fireclay tiles into the bathroom of her own home (shown above).
Warm metallic surfaces
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Bring brass and gold. “Warm metallic finishes are enjoying a return to their 1970s popularity,” says Gordon. “These metals replace cooler tones like chrome and add elegance and richness to faucets, fixtures and hardware.”
Monochromatic bathrooms
Eric Roerer
Why not choose a shade you love and bathe your entire bathroom with it? “Monochromatic bathrooms are making a comeback,” says Corine Maggio, founder of CM Natural Designs. “I remember my aunt's house from the 1950s and there was the pink bathroom and the green bathroom. I'm here for this comeback, especially if it's been modernized a bit!” Try a tone-on-tone approach for a more contemporary take on this style.