2021 Design Trends to Consider in Your Bathroom Remodeling Project

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has taught many of us to never take our homes for granted and to always make it as livable and enjoyable as it can be. This includes the bathroom, which has truly become a place for retreat and rejuvenation.

The upcoming year is a great time for a bathroom remodeling project for your Atlanta, GA home. For inspiration and ideas on how to make your bathroom even more inviting and relaxing, check out this forecast of the top trends for 2021 from the country’s top design experts.

1. Blended styles

For a truly revitalizing experience, bathrooms will be less clinical and stark, and more welcoming and soothing. While clean, contemporary lines will still be favored, experts see an infusion of vintage and traditional elements, such as murals, Victorian roll top baths, and tiles with busier patterns. Elements like sleek alcoves and fixtures will continue to give bathrooms a modern feel.

2. Bringing the outdoors in

The biophilic theme, which has been gaining popularity in the last few years, will become even bigger in 2021. Biophilia is the belief that humans have an innate tendency to be connected to nature. With the self-isolation everyone had to go through in 2020, the desire to experience and have a connection with the great outdoors has become even more intense.

For 2021, features like waterfall shower heads, porcelain and ceramic tiles that mimic the appearance of wood, nature-inspired murals, and warm, earthy colors will be big as people will try to capture the soothing tranquility of nature in their private retreat.

3. Home automation and smart features

Once considered luxury, smart home features are becoming more accessible to a wide array of households. This is especially true today with the increased awareness of the importance of sanitation and hygiene.

Home features that are expected to be big in 2021 and beyond include smart toilets, heated floors, showers, and more. They help minimize contact with surfaces, make cleaning and sanitizing easier, and greatly improve comfort and convenience in the bathroom.

4. Quartz countertops

Many designers believe quartz will be the top countertop pick for 2021. Quartz is completely non-porous so it leaves no room for germs and bacteria to settle and thrive—a quality that has become more desirable in light of the pandemic. It is also highly stain and scratch-resistant, and is very easy to clean and maintain.

In addition, because it’s a man-made material, it can be designed with an endless variety of patterns and colors, so it can go well with any bathroom aesthetic. It can even be made to mimic the appearance of marble, granite, and other natural materials, making it suitable for the rising biophilic trend.

5. Floating vanities

Floating or wall mounted vanities are becoming quite the rage in bathrooms today. This style is highly versatile, so you can create different looks with it. You can have a complete unit with a countertop and sink, or have two or more smaller units to accommodate separate users. Floating vanities are also great space saving solutions, freeing up room underneath for additional storage.

Talk to your bathroom renovation expert and get more inspiration and ideas for your new bathroom in 2021.

Sources:

2021 Bathroom Design Trends That Will Be Huge Next Year, BHG.com
Bathroom Trends 2021 – 15 Inspiring New Looks for Your Bathroom, HomesAndGardens.com

Chad Robichaux

August 17, 2026

Sterling did an amazing job on our bathroom / laundry room renovation. We now have a beautiful space that fits well into our life for years to come!!

fin mad

February 26, 2026

Philip and the entire crew are amazing! Very thorough with special attention to detail and nothing short of quality work. They make sure everything is perfect. Would definitely want to use them for future projects. Strongly recommend.

Kate Hodgins

December 30, 2025

Philip and the Sterling Works team were wonderful to work with on my bathroom renovation! From the estimate to completing the final punch list, the project went smoothly and stayed on schedule. Philip was at my house daily for the bulk of the project, ensuring that all of the subs were coordinated and completing the project exactly as promised. Any small issues that arose were met with solutions from the experienced team. I highly recommend Sterling Works for your next home renovation!

Kate Ravin

June 2, 2025

My husband and I cannot praise Sterling Works highly enough! Philip has assembled and overseen a team of pros who do gorgeous, precise work, turning our cramped, hideous 1970s bathroom and small walk-in closet into the Japandi retreat of our dreams--a room we can age into with confidence. Would we use Sterling Works again? Absolutely! If you're lucky enough to find them free, grab them fast! A+++++++++

Nicole Zavodnick

May 4, 2025

Philip was hands down the best contractor from start to finish of a project we could have asked for. His attention to detail and understanding my vision for our kitchen was so easy to communicate. The crew he hires from demo and structural engineering work, to cabinet making to local recommendations for suppliers of appliances, countertops, etc are all top notch. The best part was his timeline and budget were accurate and we had no surprises there. I hope he never retires for my own sake. Most of all, he is an in town local and kept our house and dogs safe while we underwent this huge renovation! Peace of mind while turning a project over was such a relief.

Sam Burnwall

April 14, 2025

Sterling Works did an absolutely incredible job giving us the kitchen of our dreams. They weren’t the first business we met with when planning our kitchen renovation, but we knew after meeting with the owner, Phil, that we had found the right company for the job. Phil understood our vision for our kitchen and was really invested in giving us exactly what we wanted. He was the first contractor that we met with that actually had suggestions and gave some of his own ideas that helped us to make some key decisions. As far as timing goes, I know it’s impossible to promise an exact date for a project, but despite the hiccups that come with renovations in a 70+ year old house, they moved swiftly (not too swiftly as to make mistakes) and finished right on time as promised. 10/10 would absolutely work with Sterling Works again and would recommend them to anyone.

Stephanie Kelly

October 24, 2024

I am so happy with our our 2nd floor renovation project turned out from Sterling Works. Everyone was wonderful to work with, from the flooring crew who had to pivot when the original plan wasn't going to work, to the carpenter who built our custom vanity and the rest of the crew who did excellent work. They all took our wishes into account, offered suggestions based on their professional expertise, and made sure we were happy with the end results. Our house finally feels more like a home than an apartment and we are thrilled with the results.

Benjamin Kodish

June 16, 2024

We recently completed a project with Sterling Works and could not be happier with the experience and outcome. We updated both our kitchen and primary bathroom and they both turned out great. The entire process working with Philip and his team was easy from initial planning to completion. Philip’s team is wonderful. They are all very talented and do meticulous work. Also, they are also extremely friendly and polite. In addition to the great work, they also do the “little things” like cleaning up the work site at the end of every day, which really does make a huge difference with all of the work taking place in the house. Overall, the project was completed on time and there were no surprises on cost. We would highly recommend Sterling Works and are already considering updating a guest bathroom with them later this year.

Mark Caridi-Scheible

January 13, 2024

Had my kitchen completely redone with a lot of special requests and Sterling Works managed it all beautifully. They were extremely professional and all the work was done on time. Philip was so easy to work with and highly responsive, as were all of his crew. The subcontractors he chose were also highly professional and easy to work with. My kitchen turned out stunning, so if you want quality work done on time, these are the guys.

Erin F

October 28, 2023

I just finished a kitchen and second room remodel, working with Phil and his crew. I cannot say enough about the process and the results. Phil really helped guide me through the whole remodel process and communicated with me next steps, schedule and the all-important budget. As we came upon a couple of issues and choices, he and his crew were able to offer solutions and options and implement them to perfection. For example, my house is very old so I was terrified of what we would find once we opened the walls. And we did find something – some of the pipes were split and leaking beneath the house, as well as into the basement. Phil and his crew were able to deal with this new situation almost immediately. Going into this, I also worried about having a whole crew in the house for such a long period of time. His crew is really the best group of guys. But by the time the project was finished I could not imagine, not having them around! They are really good people!!! I cannot overstate that! This whole scary process was so easy and enjoyable due to their knowledge, experience and ingenuity. My remodel is absolute perfection. I definitely recommend Phil and hope to have future projects with them. Sincerely, Erin