Bathroom trends


Creative lighting and floating vanities will be key features in 2025 bathroom designs, says the National Kitchen and Bathroom Association of New Zealand (NKBA).

In recent years, the bathroom has become a statement piece of any home. No longer an afterthought, homeowners across New Zealand are utilising interior designers to create functional and brilliantly appointed bathrooms. NKBA designers predict in 2025, the bathroom will embrace earthy and neutral aesthetics, alongside a luxurious and relaxing vibe.

Nicola Manning of NM Design says a bathroom is often an escape from our busy lives. “A bathroom can be a sanctuary, a space to relax and unwind. It offers a place to get away from it all, to give us time for ourselves in a lovely, relaxing environment. When designing a bathroom, this vibe tends to be the most popular for homeowners and this will continue into 2025.”

In 2025, NKBA designers say that bathrooms will feature creative lighting and floating vanities as the two key elements. They also predict that porcelain will be the most popular material of choice with 34% of designers utilising it in their bathroom designs. And the price? In 2024, NKBA designers said bathrooms cost between $20K and $40K.

When it comes to timeframes, 28% of NKBA designers surveyed said a bathroom takes three months on average, from design to install. Executive Officer of NKBA, Rachael Kwok says that it seems many homeowners are waiting for interest rates to drop before making their next renovation or new build move.

“The current economic climate means many of our designers are finding clients reluctant to push go on their projects, or if they do, there are budget restraints, changes to scope or timings of delivery. This gives some of our members uncertainty on their work pipeline for 2025.”


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