8 New Bathroom Decor Trends You Need to Bring Home

Kate Thorn
Aug 06, 2015

With new decor trends popping up left and right, it can be easy to feel like every room you just decorated already needs to be re-decorated. However, we’ve had our eye on a few design trends that look like they’re going to stick around for a while. The eight trends (and fab finds!) below will keep your bathroom looking stylish and on trend for more than just a season. From adding earthy textures to bold patterns to your bathroom, most of these trends can easily be a weekend project. Below, eight inspiring new ideas.

Do you really want one whole wall dedicated to one giant mirror? One of the latest trends in bathroom design is ditching the giant wall-mounted mirrors and opting for something smaller, usually with a pretty frame. Having the extra wall space allows you to add cool light fixtures, hang art or work around awkward architectural features. (via Rue Mag)

1. Hexagon ($229): Geometric mirrors FTW. This antique brass mirror will make all your mornings shiny and bright.

2. Lacquered Round ($498): Don’t be square! For the trendiest of reflections, go for something round or oval (bonus points if the frame has some metallic).

3. Metal + Wood ($199): Keep it natural with a simple wood and metal mirror. This particular one would look great in an all-white or marble-filled bathroom.

Unique Pendant Lighting

There is nothing more fun than being greeted with an unexpected light fixture in the bathroom. From modern, geo-inspired lights to vintage-inspired pendants, unique lighting makes your bathroom feel much more luxurious and upscale. Just make sure the piece you choose is wet rated before you install it. (via Smitten Studio)

4. Vintage-Inspired Wood ($129): These gorgeous, retro-looking pendants have just the right amount of character. Paired with some boho patterns and complementary wood accents, they’ll be the perfect addition to your space.

5. Geometric ($104): Pretty prism pendants (say that five times fast!) are exactly what your bathroom needs this summer. Put one on each side of your mirror, or place two at varying heights in the corner above the tub. Either way, your bathroom will be super on trend.

6. Nautical Rope ($80): This one’s for all the nautical-obsessed. Adding a rope pendant to your bathroom will definitely raise your decor to the next level.

Copper Accents

Copper is having a major moment right now, from fashion to home accessories. And yes, it looks stunning in the bathroom too. This warm metal brings a touch of vintage to any space, and there are lots of fun ways to introduce it to your bathroom. Think: pendant light, hardware or even a small accessory. (via House of Jade)

7. Copper Caddy ($18): If you don’t want to replace all your faucets, it’s easy to bring copper accents into the bathroom with copper baskets like these. They are great for storing linens or filling with all the essentials you need for spa night.

8. Candle ($13): Every bathroom needs at least one candle, so you might as well make it a cool copper one. We wouldn’t mind having a few of these all over the house.

9. Pendant Light ($35): A caged pendant light can look overly industrial at times, but this copper one is chic and shiny in all the right places.

Exposed Plumbing + Industrial Pipes

You’ll either love or hate this industrial-inspired trend. But if you think there is something charming about exposed pipes, you can incorporate the trend with a classy metallic faucet or even DIY some towel racks using copper piping from your hardware store. (via Decoholic)

10. Reclaimed Paper Holder ($78): Over or under? Whichever way you roll, this ultra-cool TP holder offers all the trendy utilitarian vibes your bathroom is craving.

11. Floating Shelf ($65): You’ll never regret adding more storage to your bathroom. This modern-yet-industrial shelf is just the thing to hold all your bits and baubles.

12. Towel Rack ($109): You could DIY your own pipe towel rack, but this Etsy find has a lot of character at a pretty decent price. Check out the Max and Lexie shop for even more rad copper finds.

Trendy Footstools

The bathroom isn’t just for a shower, sink and toilet anymore. Current trends are all about bringing non-traditional pieces of furniture into the space to create more of a cozy, spa-like feeling. Stools add extra seating, softness and warmth to the room. They can also be a great place to store all your spa-night essentials. (via Emily Henderson)

13. Simply Wood ($98): Use this little stool to burn a candle while you take a bath, or put it in your guest bathroom and pile towels on it. You could also use it as a seat to watch your significant other brush their teeth.

14. Luxe ($349): For the luxe bathroom, this sheepskin stool will add the texture and glam you’ve been looking for. Pair it with neutrals like gray and accompanying metallic accents for a top-notch look.

15. Mid-Century Modern ($169): Perfectly tufted and oh-so cute, this mid-century stool will add a nice bit of soft color to your bathroom.

Clawfoot Tubs

This one might not be a quick weekend project, but if you’ve had your eye on a freestanding tub for a while, now is the time to make it happen. Whether your look is modern and minimal or boho and vintage, there is a tub out there calling your name. (via Better Homes and Gardens)

16. Vintage Clawfoot Tub ($4200): We are going to go ahead and file this away on our “Dream House” Pinterest boards. You know, just in case we happen to come into some extra spending money someday…

17. French Blue ($2705): This powder blue beauty is a more modern take on the clawfoot tub. We could definitely see ourselves soaking in here with a glass of wine and some good tunes.

18. Black + Gold Clawfoot Tub ($1050): You know what would complete that luxe bathroom we’ve been talking about? This gorg black and gold tub.

Natural Wood Accents

Going along with the spa theme, all things natural and neutral are trending in the bathroom. From butcher block countertops to reclaimed wood, earthy textures will transform your bathroom from functional to magical real quick. (via Domino)

19. Tub Caddy ($149): Looking for a sturdy tub caddy? Look no further than this reclaimed wood masterpiece. The only thing missing on this one is a glass of our favorite red.

20. Cedar Bath Mat ($128): Maybe it’s time to ditch that musty old rug and replace it with a simple and modern wooden mat. The teak smells amazing and you’ll get a mini foot massage every time you step out of the shower.

21. Shelf ($109): Store all those bath salts and soaps in a reclaimed wood shelf like this one. You could even buy a few and mount them staggered for a fun architectural element.

Bold Rugs

Adios boring bathroom floors, hello striking statement rugs. From bright colors to elaborate patterns, this trend will make a statement in any sized bathroom and is a great way to bring color into the room without painting. (via My Domaine)

22. Geometric Inspired ($112): We heart triangles here at Brit HQ. And we definitely wouldn’t mind having this rug in our bedroom or living room either.

23. Bright + Boho ($35): Beautiful color and pattern is just what your dingy bathroom floor needs. Be sure to stick with neutrals throughout the space and incorporate a few pops of color to tie it all together.

24. DIY Patterned Rug: Even if you can’t afford a fancy new statement rug, you can still add an epic pattern to your floor with a little DIY action. Tape off the coolest pattern ever and then paint an inexpensive IKEA rug in all your favorite colors. We suggest throwing some non-stick pads to the bottom to prevent your bathroom from turning into a slip-and-slide. (via Brit + C0)

What bathroom decor trend are you loving? Which can you live without? Talk to us in the comments below!

(Additional reporting by Katie Bond)

6 Crazy "Outer Banks" Opinions That Would Totally Change The Show

I'll admit out of the many teen dramas I've consumed, Outer Banks is one of the most ridiculous. But the insanity surrounding the plot is half the reason it's enjoyable! John B. wrestling an alligator with his bare hands? Kiara getting kidnapped then making a daring escape in her PJ's? John B. and Sarah getting married (kind of) by the power of "the sky, the stars, and the sea" after escaping the SBI?

Considering my favorite fan theory for the future is that Madelyn Cline's Sarah and Rudy Pankow's JJ learn they're secret siblings, I know the crazy train isn't slowing down anytime soon. I took to Reddit to find the wildest Outer Bankshot takes and I was not disappointed. Keep reading to see if you agree with any!

JJ and Kiara Never Should Have Happened

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While JJ and Kiara is one of the most popular ships on the show, a lot of Outer Banks fans think the "no Pogue-on-Pogue macking" rule from the pilot should have stayed in effect. The individual romances between Kiara and JJ, John B., and Pope make the story really messy, and the fact the show writes Kiara to be with all three of them in the span of three years gives a lot of viewers the ick.

I'll be team #Jiara forever (and literally screamed when The Backseat Lovers' "Kilby Girl" started playing during the motorcycle ride in season 3), but I'll say it would incredibly compelling to see a friend group take care of each other as much as the Pogues do without ever crossing over into romantic territory. That's found family, after all!

Pope Should Have Ditched The Treasure Hunt

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One Reddit user is convinced that "Pope should’ve focused on his future in school instead of giving everything up to search for treasure." And TBH, I totally agree.

In season 1, Pope has a breakthrough about the hidden treasure in the middle of his scholarship interview. He ditches the scholarship committee to tell the rest of the Pogues, throwing away a crazy educational opportunity. Pope beats himself up for it, and his parents definitely aren't pleased, but at least it meant he got to stay in the show instead of leaving for college, which leads me to...

Outer Banks Should Have Started With The Pogues In Their 20s

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As one of the only people alive who loves the post-time jump One Tree Hill, I would have loved to see OBX start off with the characters in their 20s (although it looks like that's where Outer Banks season 4 will pick up!). This would eliminate SO MANY problems from the jump because the Pogues wouldn't have to worry about missing school, they'd be more self-sufficient, and instead of being the same old high school drama, it could have provided a commentary on figuring out life in your 20s the same way Friends did.

Rafe Shouldn't Have Any Kind Of Redemption Arc In Outer Banks Season 4

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Drew Starkey the man that you are. According to one Reddit user, "Rafe should not have a love interest or a redemption arc" like we see in season 3. We spent all of season 1 and season 2 establishing that Rafe (played by Drew) would do anything it took to get what he wanted (including one successful murder and two other attempts?!). He shows next to no remorse for his actions, and exploring his literal psychopathic tendencies would take the show to a whole new level.

Big John Should Never Have Returned

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John B.'s dad's disappearance is the catalyst for the Pogues' journey at the beginning of Outer Banks, and Big John's return means the story feels somewhat repetitive in the third season, and it undoes a lot of the growth we've seen from John B. Plus, Big John is just SO chaotic, selfish, and dramatic. If he had truly died in season 1, we could have seen John B. wrestle with that finality, and how to cope with loss in the face of finding the treasure and falling in love with Sarah.

And Finally, Outer Banks Should Have Ended After Season 1

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Outer Banks season 1 was exactly what we needed at the height of the pandemic. It was escapist — both in terms of the beach vacation vibes, but also because the '00s aesthetic took us right back to simpler times — and it had such a wonderfully resolved finale that some fans think nothing has matched it.

Do you agree with any of these Outer Banks opinions? I'm such a romance fan, I don't know what I'd do if the show didn't have JJ and Kiara get together! Check out all the best New TV Shows coming this year for more.

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Mariska Hargitay’s Powerful “Me Too” Message Proves She’s Olivia Benson IRL

Mariska Hargitay is the woman of the hour anywhere she goes, with her iconic Law & Order: SVUrole as Olivia Benson under her belt for the last 25 years. The character is an absolute advocate to women — and assault victims of any gender — through her words, actions, and powerful convictions of each perpetrator on the show. She takes great care with her victims and pursues perpetrators with fervor, and slowly as you watch the show..the line blurs between Olivia and Mariska.

This isn't anything new — just recently Mariska literally stopped production on the show to help a child (who mistook her for an actual police officer) find her mom. It's just who Mariska is. She walks the walk and talks the talk — including during her speech at Variety's Power of Women's Power of Women event.

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As a Power of Women honoree, Mariska was recognized in regards to her work as an advocate for sexual assault survivors. She took the stage and used her platform to discuss rape and assault conviction reversals, shining a light on the recent overturned ruling in Harvey Weinstein's landmark NYC case. Here's what she said:

Today I want to talk about reversing convictions, and more specifically I want to talk to you about how impossible it is to reverse mine. It’s impossible to reverse my conviction that survivors matter. It is impossible to reverse my conviction that what happens to us matters, and that our society must respond to survivors with a more a compassionate, holistically, deeper, and more nuanced understanding of what healing means.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that after a trauma, survivors can reclaim lives of hope, of possibility, of audacious risk, beautiful intimacy, and glorious, glorious abundant joy. And I stand before you as evidence of that statement.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that we must listen to survivors as experts on what justice means. It is extraordinary how little their voices are consulted, let alone incorporated, in the process of deciding how to repair harm. Justice is not a one-size-fits-all journey.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that patriarchal impunity has to end. Patriarchal impunity is when a male-dominated system exempts perpetrators from punishment. Studies show that only 20% of all rape cases in the U.S. are reported to the police, and that between 5 and 0% of all rapes result in a guilty plea or a conviction. So why do 80% of victims not report? Because they're met with a system that grants impunity to perpetrators; a system that blames victims; a system that accepts only those victims who are experienced as "real" rape; a system that completely misunderstands the neurobiology of trauma, which causes behavior in women that doesn't fit the picture of how a "real victim" would act.

Is that change needed that victims should just pull themselves together? Just buck up and report anyway? No. No, it's the system that receives them that needs to change

It is impossible to reverse my conviction — and the conviction of my extraordinary team, The Joyful Heart — that the backlog of untested rape kits can be brought to zero; that the testing of all new kits must be mandated; that we need a statewide kit tracking system; and that survivors have the right to access the status of their kits.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that grammar — yes, grammar — that we use when we speak about rape must change. In the sentence, "A woman is raped," there's a crime and there's a victim, but there's no perpetrator. Where's the perpetrator? Where is he? Statistically, as we know, most likely he's walking free. He's so free that he doesn't even appear in the language about the crime that he committed. Is that not extraordinary? It's extraordinary that in the very grammar, the perpetrator goes free. Reintroducing perpetrators in the language of rape will make some very unwieldy grammar, but that's the nature of change. It's unwieldy, it's messy, it's uncomfortable, but it's necessary.

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Hargitay continued on in her prolific speech to describe that rape shouldn't be considered a "crime of passion" because it's "not simply the next step in the trajectory of his passion" when a man takes a consensual hookup too far and assaults a woman against her will. She stated that it's "an exercise of power," doubling down that the language we use is important.

The speech went on to address that rape is both about power and control, as a "construct" that was "built, and assembled, and reinforced over time." She noted that there are people with these positions of power — and she specifically called out those in the entertainment industry — that could make a difference and aligned themselves to victims and survivors.

After this and some other remarks, Hargitay specifically called out the Weinstein conviction reversal. She said:

I do want to say something about the Harvey Weinstein conviction, specifically about the reason that it was overturned: too many women's voices. Too many women's voices were allowed to speak. Hallelujah! Amen! I can't imagine anything more beautiful than that. The Daily podcast episode talked about how it was so risky for the prosecution to have that many women testify. Risky to let women speak? You're damn right it is!

Too many women speaking brings change. Too many women speaking shakes the establishment. Too many women means we get listened to more, and people might actually hear what we have to say. Look what happened when women started saying just two words, right? Me too — just as an example — a tidal wave of change. Me too.

And then of course, there was the response: the Me Too Movement. The backlash. The examination of whether the changes that have come are lasting, or are even positive. Of course there's a backlash! What did they expect? For women to speak repeatedly, loudly, together, with a purpose — for there to be no backlash? The backlash is evidence of how powerful those voices were, how powerful those voices ARE.

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Mariska Hargitay's Gets Emotional as She Thanks Her Support System and the Women Around Her

Turns out that your TV heroes really can be your IRL heroes after all. Long live Olivia Benson! Long live Mariska Hargitay!

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Here’s When You Can Watch “Emily in Paris” Season 4

After Emily in Paris season 3 dropped on Netflix in December of 2022, we were hoping to get the fourth installment of the hit show in 2023. But production halted when the WGA writers' strike, then the SAG-AFTRA actors' strike went to affect, and our beloved cast and crew campaigned for better wages and industry protection. But with the end of the writers' strike, and new SAG negotiations, Emily in Paris season 4 finally began production in February 2024 — and I can already tell you there's sure to be plenty of drama and French fashion this time around.

Not only will we see Emily in Paris (see what I did there?!) but she's also pulling an Audrey Hepburn and taking a little Roman Holiday. That's right — our favorite Parisians are heading to Italy! If that doesn't sound like a dreamy comfort show then I don't know what does. Here's everything we know about the upcoming season of your favorite TV brain candy!!

Is Emily in Paris season 4 coming soon?

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Via Variety, Emily in Paris season 4 began production in Paris the week of January 15! "Did someone say Saison Quatre?!" Lily Collins says in her Instagram post announcing production. "Finally reunited with my @emilyinparis fam back in Paris and it feels so good. Although, I may need to brush up on my selfie skills for Emily’s sake…"

Now the wait is over! According to the official announcementfor Emily in Paris, we know part one drops on Netflix August 15, followed by part 2 on September 12. I've been impatiently waiting for this considering we didn't know how filming would be impacted by things like the WGA writers strike!

Is Emily in Paris filmed in Paris?

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Yes, Emily in Paris is filmed on location in Paris! We got our first look at Emily in Paris season 4 when Lily Collins and Ashley Park were seen filming in the City of Love (via Daily Mail). The costumes for the series are still as bold and bright as ever, with Ashley's Mindy wearing cobalt and metallic boots, and Lily's Emily dressed head-to-toe in lemon yellow. I can't wait to see what these best friends get up to this season! Check out our Paris travel recommendations to live out your own Emily in Paris dreams ;).

On April 27, Lily Collins confirmed Emily in Paris season 4 had wrapped its France shoot and that the cast & crew have swapped the City of Love for the Eternal City! "When you’re the first ones on the dance floor at the Paris wrap party. Next stop: Rome!" she says on Instagram. Late spring is literally the perfect time to film in Italy and I just know this season is going to give me more wanderlust than ever before. I need gelato!

What's Emily In Paris season 4 about?

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Season 3 left us with a huge cliffhanger: Alfie breaks up with Emily, Camille learns she's pregnant with Gabriel's baby, Benoit's "Mon Soleil" has been chosen for the Eurovision Song Contest, and Emily and Gabriel realize they've been in love with each other the whole time. Whew.

Emily in Paris season 4 will have a ton of cliffhangers to bring full circle, and a bunch of damage that all the characters need to heal. We know from the Netflix TUDUM fan event that we might also see Emily have to deal with an ultimatum head-on, as well as an unexpected twist. Plus, it looks like she's heading on a "Roman holiday," according to lead actress Lily Collins. We'll take any nod to an Audrey Hepburn movie, please and thank you!

Is Alfie coming back in season 4 of Emily in Paris?

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We don't have OFFICIAL word on whether Alfie (played by Lucien Laviscount) will return for Emily in Paris season 4, but we're hoping for his sake that he gets some closure. Lucien wants to come back as well! "[The dream is] to keep this gravy train going and just to kind of really live in this world a little bit longer," he says in an interview with Elle. " The writers on the show and the creators behind it and everyone that comes into contact with it is so amazing and fantastic. Their minds [have] way, way, way, way surpassed mine. So, yeah. I’ll let them do their thing.”

Who else is in the Emily in Paris season 4 cast?

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We can expect the rest of the cast — Lily Collins as Emily, Lucas Bravo as Gabriel, Ashley Park as Mindy, Camille Razat as Camille, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie, Samuel Arnold as Julian, and Bruno Gouery as Luc — to return.

Will there be a season 5 of Emily in Paris?

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It looks like Emily in Paris season 4 will not be the final season, according to creator Darren Star. “There’s a lot more story to tell here and we’re not wrapping things up anytime soon,” Star tells Elle. “And also hopefully season four isn’t the end either. I feel like we’re all creatively feeling like we’re in the middle of something not heading towards the end.”

Darren also told Deadline season 4 is "not necessarily conceived as a final chapter. I think like every other show, it’s a rich ensemble. There’s no end in sight until everybody feels like it’s time to end. And I don’t think this show is limited by a number of seasons, I think it’s limited by everybody’s enthusiasm and excitement about doing it and telling stories about these characters."

We'll take as many seasons of Emily in Paris as they'll give us!!

What has the cast said about Emily in Paris season 4?

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Lucas Bravo told People he's excited for a coming-of-age for Gabriel. "When you start a character, then there's a year where you experience the world and you mature, you become another person and you come back and it's exactly the day you left off," he says. "I'm happy that in season four I'll be able to bring more of what I became and what I've experienced in the past four years."

Even though Lily Collins is now an executive producer, she doesn't want to know TOO much about the future of the show. “Darren and I speak, on occasion, about where he’s thinking of going, but he also doesn’t wanna spoil too much for me because there is a fine line,” she tells Collider. “I don’t wanna know everything because I want to be led with the writing, but I am also curious because, as a producer wanting to celebrate the other characters, I’m very curious to see what their trajectories are."

What happened at the end of Emily in Paris season 3?

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To be fully prepared for Emily in Paris season 4, it's important to remember just what happened during season 3! The junior season was a bumpy ride for Emily, and it ends with the craziest finale yet. After Camille and Gabriel decide to get married, Camille stops the wedding, saying she knows Gabriel is in love with Emily instead of her. This declaration leads Alfie to break up with our leading lady because he refuses to be her second choice (and honestly, I respect it). That's not the only shocker because Camille also reveals that she's pregnant with Gabriel's child, which comes as a surprise to everyone. Meanwhile, Mindy learns Benoit has submitted a song (specifically "Mon Soleil") to the Eurovision Song Contest and Laurent has his heart set on opening a club in Paris.

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