10 Best Bathroom Remodeling Trends
Matt Muenster, a licensed contractor and host of DIY Network's Bath Crashers and Bathtastic!, shares his list of the 10 best bathroom remodeling trends.
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1. Mediterranean-Inspired Design
1. Mediterranean-Inspired Design
1. Mediterranean-Inspired Design
2. Smart Storage
2. Smart Storage
2. Smart Storage
3. Classic Whites
3. Classic Whites
3. Classic Whites
4. Ease of Use
4. Ease of Use
4. Ease of Use
5. Three-Dimensional Tile
5. Three-Dimensional Tile
5. Three-Dimensional Tile
6. Media and Music
6. Media and Music
6. Media and Music
7. In-Floor Heat and Towel Warmers
7. In-Floor Heat and Towel Warmers
There are two types of radiant flooring, electric and hydronic (water). Electric mats are easier and less expensive to install because you don't need a separate system to run the heat, they can run off your home's electrical system. Hydronic systems need a separate power source, like a heat pump to run the water through the pipes. A hydronic system is more expensive to install, but in the long run, it is more affordable to operate.
Either way, radiant floor heat works best with natural stone and tile because their thermal properties hold the heat better.
7. In-Floor Heat and Towel Warmers
8. Deluxe Showers
8. Deluxe Showers
8. Deluxe Showers
9. A Bold Mix of Lighting
9. A Bold Mix of Lighting
9. A Bold Mix of Lighting
10. Fire Features
10. Fire Features
10. Fire Features
11. Upcoming Trend: Pet-Friendly Bathrooms
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) also reports that pet washing zones and built-in kitty litter boxes are on the increase in bathroom remodels.
An extra handheld, waist-high spray allows you to give Fido a quick scrubbing instead of going to the groomers or using the garden hose.

Photo By: Walker Zanger