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Top Bathroom Remodeling Trends of 2026

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:00:02 GMT

In 2026, homeowners are prioritizing aesthetic and comfort, with luxury finishes when planning a bathroom remodel.

If you're planning a major bathroom renovation this year, here are some of the top bathroom trends customers are loving that you should consider.

Customer Spotlight (photos above):

“My customer wanted to expand their shower because they were tired of negotiating a tiny shower. I suggested removing the bathroom closet in order to build them a shower they could dance in. From the high-end ceramic tiles to the frameless glass shower doors – the renovation well exceeded their expectations. After this renovation was completed, they hired us to redo their other two bathrooms.”

Top Trends

Organic Chic

Redoing your bathroom with natural accents like a wood sink vanity, textured and matte stone tile, and earth tones gives a warm, farmhouse-modern feel to your bathroom. Add brushed brass fixtures to complete the look.

Tranquil Spa Vibes

Want to feel like your at a day at the spa when you use your home bathroom? Make your space calming and luxurious with an oversized walk-in shower, a large and relaxing soaking tub, and calming, neutral tones and tiles.

Comfort-Tech

Adding tech integrations like smart mirrors with LED lighting or touchless faucets and toilets add value to your home, and make your bathroom a highly functional space.

Tiles that make a statement

More and more homeowners are requesting bold statement making tiles for their bathroom remodels, With bold colors like rich navy, rich greens, tranquil blues, and terrazzo- made from chips of marble, quartz, granite, glass, for a unique stand-out look giving a polished and modern look to their bathrooms. Using the bold tile in one area, such as the shower, gives a unique and polished look without overwhelming your space.

Ready to Refresh Your Bathroom?

At Belles Construction, we help homeowners bring their vision to life with beautiful and functional spaces that stand the test of time, and add value to your home.

Let’s talk about your bathroom goals for this year! Give Joe a call today!

Jenkintown Condo Bathroom Remodel with Modern Updates

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 20:53:57 GMT

Belles Construction remodeled this original condo bathroom in Jenkintown into a newly refreshed and modernized bathroom. Our client recently purchased this home and was looking to add her own style while upgrading her bathroom. The layout makes clever use of the space by having a gallery style room for a long marble counter top and expansive vanity mirrors and storage cabinets. The toilet is tucked away in its own room space separated by a door. The shower is in its own separate space as well. This offers privacy and usability in the smaller space. We guided our client to choose mosaic floor tiles to both give the appearance of a larger bathroom and offer continuity for the three separate spaces. The depth and variety of colors in the floor tiles balance nicely against the crisp white, cream and gray hues of the marble countertop and clean lines of the mirrors. We used floor to ceiling subway tiles in the shower stall to continue the calming, modern style. The shape of the tiles help this space feel more roomy. We finished off the shower with a chrome and glass swinging door and marble corner shelf. The shower floor has organic shapes and textures to add some fun personality to the design. With carefully selected tiles, a new mirror, vanity and shower upgrades, this Jenkintown bathroom has taken on a new life!

Unique Custom Tile Accents Add Character in Cheltenham Bathroom Remodel

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 22:11:13 GMT

Belles Construction paired our superior tile workmanship with our passion for unique design to create a one-of-a-kind gorgeous bathroom remodel for our Melrose Park clients. Our clients had a plumbing leak and used the opportunity to invest in a full hall bathroom remodel; overflowing with classy individual touches and character. We started with 6x6 inch tiles for the shower and walls and 18x18 inch tiles for the floor. These tiles have a light tan color with milky swirls. This color is a fantastic base behind the eye-catching 1x1 inch trim mosaic tiles of a wide range of medium to deep browns, honey and slate gray. This color pallet and organic texture of the tiles achieves a warm and welcoming Tuscan atmosphere. We replaced a dome light with five recessed lights to further envelope our clients in warmth and comfort in their new bathroom. Belles Construction added value to the existing space by repurposing previously unused space between the bathtub and wall with a custom built bench topped with a custom piece of granite. The bench hides unsightly plumbing, offers functional space for relaxing and decorative finishes and is an interesting place for the bathtub valves. The same high quality granite is used for the sink countertop and a corner shelf in the bath. Similarly, we repeated the 1x1 inch mosaic tiles in the vanity backsplash and transition between the hallway and bathroom floors. Using both the mosaic tiles and granite materials in three separate places creates a clean, unified finished design despite the variety of colors, shapes and textures. The highlight of the individuality of this Cheltenham bathroom remodel is a shower wall pocket shelf. The mosaic trim pattern runs through the center of the recessed shelf and continues along the wall. This enhances the depth of the shelf and emphasizes the thoughtful tile workmanship and design. At the center of the mosaic trim is one painted tile of a small white and brown bird against a blue water backdrop and orange pebbles. The accent colors and art are a beautiful focal point on along the back wall. Both this painted tile and the clever placement of the shower valves packs a punch of character in the newly remodeled bathroom. Our clients are not only enjoying the comfort of their refreshed space but looking forward to showing off all the design points to their visitors as the most interesting room in their home.

Jenkintown Bathroom Remodel on Third Floor

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:28:07 GMT

Belles Construction helped our clients remodel their home to evolve with their growing family's needs. The third story of this Jenkintown home had an existing bathroom in the attic space. The floor plan was not built to maximize the tallest space in the center of the room and focused the bathtub, sink and toilet below the lowest point of the sloping walls. The style was also very outdated. Our clients desired a freshened and more usable space for their teenage daughter to use as her private bathroom. Allowing the oldest child a private bathing space and avoiding allocating floor plan space on the second floor for a en suite off of her bedroom was a creative solution for this third story bathroom. Belles Construction helped turn this good idea into a great reality by refitting the layout of the room to include a large walled in tile shower stall on the far wall. This design takes advantage of the tallest point of the room for the most important fixture. The shower is centered around the window focal point; creating a energizing natural light showing experience and maintaining privacy with new frosted glass window panes. The freed space where the tub and bulky shower curtain used to sit now offers plenty of pampering space with a mirror vanity with drawers and space to organize cosmetics. The opposite wall includes a modern pedestal sink. This minimal style is a better fixture for the lower point of the sloping walls. The walled off shower provides plenty of built in storage space on either side to stay free of clutter. The interior of the shower is put together with a beautiful modern and stylish floor tile design. We also included a large built in shelf capable of keeping an army of shampoos, conditioners and bottles of body wash all nice and tidy. A shower head hand held combo is a nice high end fixture to top off the design. The result of this remodel is a teenage girl's dream come true to enjoy her adolescent years with her own private bathroom space, modernized and refreshed with expert tile design and handicraft!

Willow Grove Master Bathroom Expansion and Remodel

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 20:19:13 GMT

Belles construction increased the comfort, usability and design of our clients' master bathroom during this bathroom remodel in Willow Grove. We removed the shower stall and expanded the room. This provided space to install a full sized bathtub with crisp white large tiles. The bathing space is larger and well equipped with two corner shelves and a luxurious dual shower head system. We removed the dated sink and vanity and installed a floating vanity with a larger modern style sink. Above the sink we designed and installed a custom stone backsplash, fitting and placing each stone one at a time. This focal point in the design is both interesting and works well with the muted organic pattern of the bath and floor tiles. Opting for a floating vanity allows for the tiles to run wall-to-wall. This effect works with the simple color scheme, bright paint and larger format tiles to create an open and airy atmosphere that makes the most of the space. Our clients were very pleased with their new master bathroom and impressed by the amount of room and openness gained from this expansion and design.

Pebble Accents in Glenside Bathroom Remodel

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 22:58:37 GMT

This Glenside bathroom remodel was unique to other remodels Belles Construction has completed because we used pebbles in more than one place. Our client desired a naturalistic design and requested that we include a pebble shower floor and repeat the pebble design in his bathroom. We love collaborating with our clients; together we opted to use the same stones in the exterior walls encasing the standalone whirlpool tub. The project included repairing an existing shower issue which had lead to leaking and eventually caused extensive damage to our client's bathroom floor. We leveled and replaced the floor with beautiful cherry hardwood, replaced the shower pan, corrected the issues that caused the leak and remodeled the bathroom design. The tuscan style cream and brown wash shower tiles pair well with the earth tones and organic textures of the pebble shower floor. The pebble flooring is nice not just aesthetically but also provides a massaging, spa like experience when stepping into the shower and naturally prevents against slips.

Modern Upgrades in Elkins Park Bathroom Remodel

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 22:02:05 GMT

Belles construction completely modernized and upgraded the usability of our client's hallway bathroom in this Elkins Park bathroom remodel. We removed the existing outdated style bathtub and vanity. We built a shower stall with cool color tiles and added an accent strip of rectangular interlocking glass tiles. Repeating this pattern in the far wall of the shower niche ties the design together and adds an interesting focal point against the subdued modern colors and shapes of the shower walls and large format tile flooring. The shower bench, recessed lighting and dual shower head and hand shower system pack tons of comfort into our client's showing experience. We added a double sink and double mirror vanity. This makes the hallway bathroom more practical for the whole family and adds more than necessary storage space. The vanity is topped with gorgeous white marble that looks clean and sleek against the darker gray floor tiles.

Luxurious Master Bathroom Renovation in Jenkintown

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 13:56:52 GMT

Belles Construction dramatically upgraded the comfort, usability and value of this single family home in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania by reworking the existing master bedroom floor plan to into a master suite. Our clients relocated to the area from a different state. We worked closely together on the design to infuse their style and taste into their recent real estate purchase and make it feel like home. The relaxing elements are the kidney shaped free standing tub and shower stall with all of the creature comforts: tiled shower niches, dual rain shower head system, stainless steel glass sliding shower doors and shower grab bars. The chandelier above the tub, LED vanity mirror and tile design work add just the right touch of glamour. We made the best use of the available space with the arrangement of shower, free standing tub and vanity in the master bath and opted for a sliding shower door and sliding barnyard door to maintain privacy without wasted space. We added frost glass windows in the far wall and in the barnyard door and positioned the freestanding tub and chandelier visible through the length of the suite to offer our clients the best natural light and visual design the room could offer. Aside from creating a beautiful master suite, Belles Construction reworked the existing layout of the hallway bathroom to provide easier access for all family members. Throughout the full job, we enjoyed collaborating with our clients and were thankful for the lunches and fresh farm fruit they were kind enough to share with us! Please reach out to Belles Construction for a free estimate on how we can integrate any of these elements into your next bathroom renovation.

Bathroom Remodel in Glenside

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 22:22:36 GMT

Belles Construction upgraded this Glenside bathroom by replacing the worn bathtub with a new bathtub and surround. We removed the dated floor tile and installed richly colored medium brown and tan tiles in a Tuscan inspired layout of varying square and rectangles shape tiles. This design pairs beautifully with the white wainscoting tile and calming grey wall paint. The result is an entirely refreshed and warm bathroom.

Master Bathroom Shower Expansion and Remodel in Elkins Park

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 21:29:39 GMT

Belles construction added comfort and luxury to our client's master bathroom by expanding the size of the shower stall three feet deeper. We built a custom bench and large niche shelves, custom fitted to our client's height. We covered floor to ceiling of the interior with beautiful glazed porcelain tile. The light tones of the tile, pocket ceiling lights and glass door create a clean and modern look.

New Flooring Installation Refreshes Elkins Park Home Entry

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 01:38:42 GMT

Our customer recently purchased this single family home in Elkins Park. The home's entry way is a wide area of tile flooring that opens to the kitchen. The original tile had wear and tear and a yellowish and beige checkered pattern. This pattern was too busy and distracting in this space and the material was outdated. We advised our client that a large format ceramic tile of a cooler, neutral color would refresh the look of the hallway and kitchen. The parallel line arrangement of this tile helps visually elongate the space and carry you through the rectangular shaped rooms. We installed the beautiful new flooring and new stainless steel refrigerator. Our customer was pleased how a new flooring installation completely refreshed the space without the budget of a full room renovation.

Compact Kitchen Remodel in Jenkintown Condo

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:31:40 GMT

Belles Construction remodeled this original kitchen in a Jenkintown condominium. We carefully arranged the layout of this smaller space to create ample prep space, plenty of storage and easy flow throughout the room including opening and accessing the new kitchen fridge and oven. We gutted the original dated appliances, flooring, countertops and cabinets. We added a medium sized window on the far wall; offering natural light and a more pleasing atmosphere for our customer to cook his meals. The window ledge matches the countertop and gives the room a cohesive design.

Jenkintown Bathroom Remodel with Upscale Features

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 02:36:55 GMT

Belles Construction transformed a dated wallpapered bathroom into a stylish and comfortable space. This Jenkintown bathroom originally feature pattered wallpaper with busy trim, a tub and outdated tile floor design. We converted the tub to a spacious shower with large wall to ceiling cultured marble tiles. This material is durable, low maintenance and looks great. The large shower entrance and wooden bench provide a safer and more accessible showering experience for our client. We installed a dual shower head system with one large fixed head and a removable lower head; this makes it easy to rinse off when standing or sitting. Aside from easier bathing, a dual shower head system offers the most relaxation. The beautiful pebble shower floor design soothes from the feet up and adds to our client's new luxurious shower experience. Two shower niches are the perfect way to keep the pebble floor clutter free. Belles Construction finished the design with a clean modern vanity offering plenty of storage, a large floating glass mirror and large floor tiles. If you love this design and these upscale features, call Belles Construction and lets chat about remodeling your bathroom.

New Shower Door Installation in Jenkintown

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 21:26:23 GMT

This granite and marble shower remodel needed the right stylish doors to complete the look and showering experience. Belles Construction installed frameless sliding shower doors. The thick tempered glass is high quality, treated with a protective coating to prevent stains and repels water to prevent spots. A stationary panel and sliding door offer a large opening; for safe and easy entry and exit. The large top wheel gives the shower a masculine tone and smooth door sliding action. The polished stainless steel hardware pairs perfectly with the cool grey, white and black colors in the granite and marble tile. The frameless doors allow an uninterrupted view of the beautiful tiles and elicit a spacious ambiance. The result is urban sophistication and no frills elegance.

Kitchen Remodel & Expansion in Cheltenham

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:23:59 GMT

Our Cheltenham client had two needs. First, to remodel the original kitchen into a more functional and enjoyable cooking space with upgraded style. Secondly, to redesign the room for better use of the space and to open up the light and flow of the entire first floor. We partially removed one wall and built a breakfast bar; creating useful countertop space for both the kitchen and living room. This provided sight lines through the entire length of the row home and increased the natural light and openness of the full first floor. Pendant lights over the breakfast bar and sleek black tile topping the half wall define the separate living and kitchen spaces. All new appliances and an abundance of uninterrupted granite countertops makes for delightful prepping, cooking and entertaining for our client in her new kitchen! All of this counter space and plenty of top and bottom cabinets provides more than enough storage space. The glass stainless steel and marble mix backsplash extends from behind the sink through the full side wall to the back window; which looks spectacular and is easy to clean. We helped our client create the best look and maximize the natural light of the space by choosing white cabinets, light brown and tan hues in the counters and backsplash and black granite floor tiles. Our client is happy with her new functional kitchen and how this remodel enhanced the entire first floor of her Cheltenham home.

Jenkintown Bathroom Remodel - Finished Video

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 04:00:32 GMT

Belles Construction completed a bathroom renovation in Jenkintown, Montgomery County. This included a bathtub to shower conversion with large and more modern style tiles that brighten up the space. The new shower includes a circular rainfall shower head with a large removable handheld sprayer and useful shower niche. The pampering shower head system pairs perfectly with the soothing affect of the rounded, organic surface of the pebble shower floor. The calming and naturally beautiful shower floor also provides helpful traction and prevents slips. This shower floor surface and the two shower grab bars give our client a safer showering experience. The colors of the new white porcelain sink and gray blue vanity cabinetry look crisp and modern together. The calming color choices of the fixtures and sleek tile floor all tie together for a fully luxurious bathing experience.

Refinished Antique Doors in Rydal

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 04:01:57 GMT

This job was to salvage one-of-a-kind solid oak front doors from the main opening of a Rydal home and repurpose as an entryway to their garden. I was very glad the clients decided to reuse the French doors, as they were a staple of the original home when it was built 120 years ago. We removed the doors and hardware to refinish them. Then, installed the doors in the garden opposite the property's tennis court. This piece was once the keystone of curb appeal for the street facing view of this home. Now, garden visitors are treated to this surprising, antique charm tucked away near tall ivy shrubbery. The wooden frame and doors retain their original wavy glass, carved embellishments and iron details; adding the perfect amount of vintage glamour to this backyard in Abington, Montgomery County.

Video of Senior Bathroom Remodel in Elkins Park

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 21:48:54 GMT

Watch the video to walk through a finished senior bathroom remodel completed by Belles Construction. We renovated the shower with a custom built shower bench and custom measured safety grab bars to give our client more comfort in his new bathroom. These fixtures greatly reduce the risk of a dangerous slip or fall. There are multiple shower grab bars positioned inside and outside of the shower to ensure safe and easy entry and exit from the shower as well as mobility while showering. We built a shower niche and included a removable shower head to provide a simple clutter free showering experience for our client. The darker tones in the granite vanity countertop make the smaller dark tile design on shower floor really stand out and grab your attention. These pops of color are offset by the calming neutral hues in the floor to ceiling tiled back wall. The layout, design and fixtures installed to our client's specific measurements all work together to create a luxurious and safe bathroom space that gives our Elkins Park homeowner longer independence in his own home. Call Joe at (215) 518-1077 or fill out our consultation form to find out how we can upgrade your bathroom. Click here to read more about how Belles Construction specializes in senior bathroom remodels.

Philadelphia Homeowner Gains Longer Independence at Home With Bathroom Remodel

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 21:18:24 GMT

Our Philadelphia client’s existing shower tub and bathroom fixtures made showering a risky and uncomfortable task. We performed a shower tub conversion and bathroom remodel that removed the risk and created a comfortable and easy showering experience for her. We installed shower grab bars and built a custom shower perfect for her needs. Shower grab bars improve stability and reduce the risk of dangerous slips and falls. Fixtures can result in painful injuries during a fall and you can be particularly vulnerable to falls when the bathroom surfaces become wet and slippery. Shower grab bars are also very important to help you safely enter and exit your shower, especially when using a cane or walker. For this bathroom renovation in Philadelphia we widened the footprint of the shower by removing sections of the shower wall to allow our client to easily enter and exit the shower with minimal effort and risk. As part of the bathtub conversion to a shower, we build a custom bench with a dedicated removable showerhead so our client can shower in comfort and without difficulty. We renovated the doorway to allow better access to the room. The entry, shower grab bars, shower bench and shower doors were custom measured, built and installed to fit our client’s specific height and measurements. Belles Construction is the best choice for this type of bathroom remodel because we take the time to guarantee the remodel and fixtures completely fit and suit our client’s needs. We love helping our clients live longer in their own homes with comfort, safety and independence!

Pebble Shower Floor Delights Numerous Senses

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 22:24:20 GMT

Step in and relax...

We had the pleasure of creating a pebble shower floor in a recent bathroom renovation in Abington, Montgomery County. This type of shower floor is an excellent way to create a luxurious bathing experience with a bathroom remodel. The rounded pebbles massage the bottom of your feet; feel the stress and tension of the day melt away as you relish each minute spent in your delightful new shower. This beautiful design also provides great slip resistance. A pebble shower floor transforms a simple shower surface into an in-home spa experience. We carefully arrange the pebbles in a unique organic pattern, creating a natural relaxing design. The oblong pebble shapes and slight shade variations give it an earthy welcoming aesthetic. We install our pebble shower floors over a mortar shower pan using thin set. Call us today to learn how we can give you a free estimate on a new pebble shower floor or bathroom remodel.

Philadelphia Porch Ceiling Repair

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 02:23:25 GMT

Vinyl Soffit Panels Make a Great Replacement Ceiling For a Happy Client!

Our clients existing porch ceiling was in rough shape and needed to be repaired. We suggested vinyl soffit panels with a board and batten profile to give the ceiling a smooth pattern that looks great. The vinyl panels have a few advantages. They are durable against elements such as wind and moisture and easy to maintain for many years. Our client can enjoy an attractive and functional porch ceiling without the hassle of repainting or staining every season. The budget friendly cost, versatility and options available in vinyl soffit make this material a fantastic option for easy repairs that last.

Marble & Tile Combination

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 21:58:38 GMT

Bathroom Renovation in Jenkintown

We recently completed a bathroom renovation in Jenkintown. This was a fun job, we shared a lot of laughs with the client and she was so pleased with the finished results that she left us a glowing review on our Google Maps listing! We used a combination of tile and marble on the shower floor, these materials come together nicely for a natural yet high end finish. We are very happy the client loves her beautiful new bathroom!