Trend Watch 2026 Bed & Bath

It feels like forever ago that serene, whitewashed bedrooms and bathrooms were all the rage. As they tend to do, our preferences have swung back decisively in the other direction. In 2026, we find ourselves drawn to personal spaces that energize as much as they soothe. Pattern and color are layered with abandon—a little clashing is a good thing—and fixtures and materials are showing up in new contexts. As you’ll soon see, the rooms featured in our Bed & Bath Trend Watch aren’t just quiet backdrops for our morning and evening routines, they define the entire experience.

Editor’s Letter

Rise & Shine

Lindsey Mather, editor in chief

Against moody paint and high-contrast tile, traditional washstand sinks are anything but stuffy.

Total Washout

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For bed-making at its simplest—and most striking—look no further than this three-hue formula.

Block Party

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An extra-long bolster (or lumbar) is the bold underline your bedscape has been missing.

pillow talk

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Tile has found promising new terrain on bathroom baseboards, and the chunkier, the better.

line dance

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An extra-long bolster (or lumbar) is the bold underline your bedscape has been missing.

pillow talk

bed

Tile has found promising new terrain on bathroom baseboards, and the chunkier, the better.

line dance

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This ’90s bathroom staple has a surprisingly chic side—as long as you keep these things in mind.

Built-In Tubs

Design Dos

Loosened up and simplified, the Renaissance drapery style is entering a new era.

Half-Tester Beds

Reconsider This