Inside the 2026 Home - Kitchen and Bathroom Trends Revealed
People are increasingly looking to create homes that serve as a sanctuary - places to unplug, recharge and reconnect with family. Think spa-inspired bathrooms that promote relaxation and wellness, alongside kitchens designed for calmness and organisation. This trend is perfectly captured by Pantone’s colour of the year, ‘Cloud Dancer.’ It brings a soothing, spa-like vibe to bathrooms and makes kitchens feel open and airy.
Experts at House of Rohl share their insights on the kitchen and bathroom trends that are shaping how we live, relax and care for our pets.
Kitchen Trends 2026
Pet-friendly home
With 30% of UK adults owning a dog and 24% owning a cat, it is no surprise that design decisions are increasingly driven by the needs of the entire household, pets included. From easy-to-clean surfaces and stylish feeding solutions that help keep kitchens clean and organised, to utility and bathroom spaces designed to simplify pet care, a well-designed pet-friendly home elevates comfort for everyone. This approach mirrors a broader movement toward interiors that are calm and personal.
“Pets are increasingly shaping home design, and this influence is becoming more intentional and sophisticated. A cherished part of the family, their needs are being integrated into both functional and aesthetic decisions, including pet feeding and drinking stations, dedicated showers in utility rooms, and even pet zones in bathrooms.” Umesh Thakur, Principal Industrial Designer - House of Rohl
Get the look - A Perrin & Rowe pewter pot filler has been used in this dedicated feeding station.
Coffee trends inspiring tap choices
Demand for instant hot water taps continues to rise, driven in part by the growing popularity of at home coffee stations. Offering pre-set temperatures between 75°C and 98°C, Perrin & Rowe instant hot water taps make it easy to prepare cafetieres of coffee and herbal teas quickly and precisely with no wasted water left in the kettle.
The instant supply of steaming hot, filtered water is also ideal for cooking, helping to speed up everything from pasta preparation to vegetable blanching. With no need for a kettle on the worktop, kitchens feel calmer, less cluttered and more refined.
Get the look - Perrin & Rowe’s Phoenician 3-in-1 instant hot water tap dispenses hot and cold water from one lever, and near-boiling water instantly from the other.
Bathroom Trends 2026
Couples bathrooms on the rise
According to Houzz, searches for “double vanity” units have increased by almost 750% in 2025, with “double shower” searches up 172%. Homeowners are embracing dual rituals for shared pre- and post-evening routines.
Declan Aldridge, Industrial Designer at House of Rohl, observes, “The bathroom is evolving from a purely functional space into a more intimate, shared environment. There is a growing interest in products designed for couples, transforming the bathroom into a place for connection and relaxation. No longer seen as a solitary space, it’s becoming a sanctuary where partners can unwind and spend quality time together, free from the distractions of the outside world.”
Get the look - This warm and tactile vanity unit includes the distinctive circular washbasin from the new Victoria + Albert Kerid collection
Relaxation and wellness are key
Wellness and relaxation continue to shape home design, with homeowners seeking bathrooms that feel spa-like, sensorial and restorative. This is reflected in Pantone’s colour of the year ‘Cloud Dancer’, which “displays a conscious state of simplification, encouraging true relaxation and quiet focus for those seeking moments of disconnection and rest.” Expect to see more natural stone, textured surfaces and lighting designed for circadian comfort for a calm and mindful bathroom.
Aldridge notes, “In today’s fast-paced and noisy world, our homes are increasingly becoming spaces where we can disconnect, unwind, and let the stress of the day melt away. This shift is driving demand for calming aesthetics, organic materials and design choices that promote relaxation and wellbeing”.
Bathroom storage design plays a key role in achieving this sense of calm. Thoughtfully designed solutions from concealed drawers and integrated cabinetry to built-in shower niches and vanity units help keep essentials close to hand and clutter out of sight, allowing the beauty of natural materials to shine.
Get the look - Victoria + Albert’s new standalone Bath, Kerid is designed for deep soaking and cold plunging.
Water Saving
Using 30% less water than a typical freestanding bath, the Victoria + Albert Ledro bath was initially designed for hotel projects where water-use is critical, yet its elegant, body-hugging shape has been welcomed by homeowners.
The maximum water capacity of Ledro is 180 litres. For comparison, even the compact version of Victoria + Albert’s best-selling Barcelona bath has a capacity of 256 litres – some 40% more. (Volumes are for an empty bath.) With the displacement from a bather, the maximum will be around 50 litres less, and most people will use between 100 and 130 litres.
A typical power-shower uses 15 litres a minute, so with an average shower length of 8 minutes, this would use a similar 120 litres of water.
Victoria + Albert baths are made to last, and benefit from a 25-year consumer warranty.
Get the look - Named after Lake Ledro in Italy, the Victoria + Albert Ledro design is a slipper bath, measuring just under 1.7 metres long. From above it has an avocado shape, with ample space for shoulders at the head end, then tapering towards the foot end, allowing space for the knees to rest.
The angle of recline is gentle, comfortably supporting the lower back with a flared rim to rest the head. The high sides cocoon the bather for a deeper sense of relaxation.
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