A primary bathroom is the retreat of the home. It’s a sanctuary away from work, kids and responsibility. Whether you have a small bathroom or a luxury bathroom, if you’re remodelling your bathroom in 2026, this guide has tons of designer inspiration and tips.
In this blog post you’ll find inspiration for beautiful master bathrooms that are beautiful and functional. You’ll find everything from California coastal, to french country vintage, to dark and moody in this primary bathroom inspiration article. There’s recommendations for vanity, flooring, lighting, tiles, and more! If you’re interested in the top bathroom trends, check out this blog post on 2026 bathroom trends.
In a bathroom, use an oversized tile like a 18×18” size tile. A common design mistake is to feel like you have to use a glossy marble tile. However, a matte marble tile gives a more modern look. These marble tiles are timeless and make the bathroom look so high end when paired with this light oak wood vanity.
Plus, the additional bathroom storage is integrated into the vanity with a built-in unit at the end, which adds to the cohesion of the bathroom design.
In this bathroom, the hardware, the light sconce and the tub faucet really make the room look like it’s tied together. The eye is immediately drawn to the beautiful tub faucet as the jems of this organic modern bathroom.
A lot of builder grade homes have an inset tub like this one. An easy way to update the tub is to remove the existing tiles and replace it with a zellige tile. They way these designers also placed the tiles in the tub walls, make it look more high end, and like a little retreat. Don’t forget the hook for your towel beside the tub. These small details make the bathroom function much better!
In a master bathroom, a double vanity is a must. This beautiful bathroom has a marble counter that has a similar design to a farmhouse sink. This additional detail adds opulence since the marble spills over the counter to the front of the vanity.
Reeded glass, or fluted glass is a big trend when you want the look of glass, but want to partially conceal the cabinet’s content. A long primary bathroom can be hard to design, but this bathroom uses the space with the vertical linen storage, and additional drawers in the light wood vanity. Plus, mixing black hardware with gold light scones adds sophistication to this bathroom design.
Optimizing your bathroom layout can be such a challenge. I love the idea of having 2 separate vanities for each partner. This really allows each person to have the space and privacy to get ready. Plus, there is so much bathroom storage the drawers. Don’t forget to add character to your bathroom with art you love, like this gallery wall around the tub!
A black marble countertop adds contrast to this modern bathroom. For even more drama, one wall is painted black behind the mirror to make it the focal point of this master bathroom design.
Since marble is such a huge trend this year, I love this additional detail of a little marble backsplash with a shelf on top. It’s perfect for this little decor items and add a beautiful detail in a bathroom.
In a small primary bathroom, opt for a clear glass shower door. While black grid shower doors are popular, a clear glass door makes the space appear larger. Inside the shower, a sitting bench adds so much function. Using the same marble as the vanity countertop makes the design of the bathroom so much more streamlined.
I’ve seen black grid showers, but I’ve never seen such a beautiful aged brass shower like this one. It’s a unique feature perfect for a organic modern or vintage style bathroom.
I’m a fan of matte black hardware in the bathroom when paired with light wood and white accents. The wood tones soften up the black hardware so it doesn’t look too minimal. Plus, large floor tiles with minimal grout lines make the bathroom easier to clean too.
This sweet french inspired bathroom has the perfect details with the polished nickel faucet and hardware on the vanity. It is a little bit ornate, and adds the perfect detail with this steel blue vanity.
Sometimes a bathroom may not be able to accommodate sinks in the vanity. To help with the function of the bathroom, install a vanity counter in the same cabinet color. This brings continuity in the space with the same cabinet style and counter top, and adds function, so both partners are not hovering over 1 sink, trying to get ready in the morning.
It’s not often that you see 3 mirrors in a bathroom, but this bathroom is perfectly balanced with a vanity counter in the middle of 2 sinks. This vanity counter is a great way to have comfort and function. Plus, the wood fluted cabinet and drawer adds a beautiful visual detail.
Penny tile is a beautiful way to add old world character to your bathroom. Plus, you can personalize the penny detail with a border, flowers, and more. Instead of a traditional white penny tile, Chris loves Julia inverted the color to use a black penny tile. This adds drama in a smaller bathroom.
A mix of fluted and plain front cabinets adds interest to an otherwise plain cabinet front. With a long counter like this, placing the double sinks closet clears up space to add storage cabinets on the counter.
If white and bright is your style, this bathroom demonstrates that white doesn’t have to be stark. This white bathroom is warmed up with brass sconces, overhead light, faucets and the cabinet hardware.
This coastal style bathroom has a feature often found in kitchen islands: a waterfall edging. This unexpected bathroom look adds elegance and encases the vanity in a high end look. Adding plants to the bathroom also adds to the coastal vibes in here.
Add drama to your bathroom with a black grid shower with a rain shower faucet. If space allows, having both a shower and tub add versatility to the bathroom. Keeping the shower and tub close together eases the maintenance and cleaning in a bathroom.
Designing a long and narrow bathroom can be challenge. The layout of this bathroom maximizes function with a long vanity counter on one side and shower on the opposite side.
One of the most overlooked design features is the ceiling. Adding a wood ceiling makes this bathroom feel spa like with all the complimentary wood and white accents.
A bathroom is a great place to add a pop of color or pattern. This playful green vanity adds earthiness without looking overbearing.
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I hope this guide gave you a ton of inspo and ideas for your next master bathroom remodel in 2026. With any makeover, make sure it suits your style and functions best for you! If you loved these ideas, make sure to pin them!
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