A spirit of freedom and creativity is driving the biggest bathroom trends for 2025. Homeowners are embracing spaces that reflect their personality while still being practical, inviting and a little bit daring. Here are a few trends that Forbes columnist Amanda Laurens is watching for this year.

• Wallpaper is making a big comeback. Watch for bold accent walls, wallpaper above wainscoting, or even a surprise pop on the ceiling.
• Grout is transitioning away from bold statements to lean, practical lines. Watch for dark or neutral tones that require less upkeep and still highlight beautiful tilework.
• Mixed materials like natural stone, textured tile and warm woods are adding personality and a curated feel that goes beyond all-white-everything.
• Unexpected vanity lights like sconces or chandeliers add personality while dimmers allow you to shift the mood from amped-for-work to spa-like retreat.
• Framed mirrors offer a polished, finished look that can align with either a modern or traditional vibe.
• Warm metals like brass, bronze and brushed gold are being paired with black fixtures and gold lighting and mirror frames for a layered, collected feel.