Bathroom trends move fast. These are the ones we install most often and how they hold up after a few years of real use.
Curbless walk-in showers
Worth it. They look better, they're easier to clean, and they make the bathroom usable as you age. The cost is in the framing and waterproofing — the subfloor has to be recessed and the pan built correctly. Done right it lasts decades; done wrong it leaks.
Large-format tile
Worth it for walls. Fewer grout lines means less cleaning and a calmer look. It requires a flatter substrate, so budget for wall prep.
Heated floors
Worth it in master baths, skippable in guest baths. An electric mat adds roughly $1,200–$2,500 installed and runs on a dedicated thermostat.
Floating vanities and integrated lighting
Worth it visually, but plan the plumbing early — drains have to be moved into the wall before drywall closes up.
What to skip
Built-in TVs, elaborate mosaic feature walls, and jetted tubs. They date quickly, and jetted tubs almost never get used after the first year.
Spend on waterproofing, tile quality, and lighting. Those are the things you feel every day; novelty features are not.
