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5 predicted NZ bathroom trends for 2025

Is 2025 the year that you upgrade your bathroom?

Al Hall

By Al Hall (Content Writer)

Last updated: 4 December 2024 | 3 min read

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In 2025, NZ bathrooms are becoming personal sanctuaries with five key trends. Eco-friendliness is crucial, featuring WELS-rated water-efficient fixtures and LED lighting. A return to timeless tradition brings back claw-foot baths and classic designs.

Warm, elegant colours like brass and copper are popular, alongside bold shades and personal artwork.

Finally, wetrooms are gaining traction for their accessibility, space-saving benefits, and sleek, modern aesthetic, making them a top choice for renovations.

1. Eco-friendliness

Warm tones, like brass, are making a comeback.

2. Timeless tradition

3. Warm and elegant colours

4. Add some artwork

Adding some artwork to your bathroom can help bring it to life.

5. Consider a wetroom

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Al Hall

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