Are White Baths Finally Falling Out Of Fashion?
Forget avocado acrylic. The new generation of coloured baths and basins is infinitely more sophisticated.
From terracotta concrete to dramatic marble, statement baths and basins are proving white is no longer the only timeless choice.
The 1970s were the last time we embraced colourful bathrooms with quite this much enthusiasm. Avocado green, chocolate brown and dusty pink weren't just decorating choices—they reflected a moment when homes became places of warmth, personality and optimism.
“The last time we embraced colourful bathrooms with quite this much confidence was the 1970s.”
Half a century later, colour is finding its way back—but this isn't a revival of retro bathroom suites. Instead, today's interpretation is richer, moodier and infinitely more refined. Think baths carved from dramatic green marble, basins cast in terracotta-toned concrete and sculptural stone that demands to be seen rather than quietly blending into the background.
Perhaps it's no coincidence. In uncertain times, our homes have always become places of escapism and self-expression. And while we've happily embraced colourful walls, statement tiles and dramatic marble for years, the bath and basin have remained one of the last bastions of white. Choosing richly veined marble or coloured concrete isn't simply following a trend—it's a commitment. Which perhaps says something about where we are right now. After years of playing it safe, we're ready to live with colour again.
The Return Of Colour, Reimagined
For years, colour has quietly crept back into our homes. Kitchens traded white for deep greens and inky blues. Living rooms embraced earthy tones, while colourful marble and handmade tiles became design staples. Bathrooms followed suit, but mostly through walls, flooring and accessories.
The bath and basin, however, remained reassuringly white. That is finally changing.
Rather than treating bathroomware as something to blend into the background, designers are turning it into the focal point of the room. Richly veined marble, coloured concrete and earthy mineral finishes aren't simply supporting the design—they're becoming the design.
The Brands Doing It Best
Lusso Stone: For Concrete That Refuses To Be Grey
Who decided concrete had to be grey? Certainly not Lusso Stone. Its sculptural baths and basins come in everything from warm terracotta and sandstone to blush pink, turquoise, sunshine yellow and deep blue, proving the material can be every bit as expressive as marble. Whether you're looking for a subtle statement or a bold centrepiece, it's concrete—but not as you know it.
Inbani: For Marble That Steals The Show
If you're going to make your bath the focal point of the room, it might as well be unforgettable. Inbani embraces richly veined marbles in dramatic greens, burgundies and deep earthy tones, transforming baths and basins into sculptural works of art. Less bathroom fixture, more gallery piece.
Kast: For Architectural Colour
Concrete has become one of the defining materials of contemporary bathroom design, and few brands understand it quite like Kast. Its beautifully crafted basins come in a carefully curated palette of mineral-inspired colours, proving colour doesn't have to shout to make an impression. Quiet confidence, cast in concrete.
Antoniolupi: For Sculptural Colour
If bathrooms had fashion houses, Antoniolupi would be one of them. The Italian brand has long blurred the line between furniture, sculpture and bathroomware, using innovative materials and bold colour to create pieces that feel more like collectible design than everyday essentials. Beautifully unexpected and impossible to ignore.
Agape: For Contemporary Cool
Agape has mastered the art of restraint. Its baths and basins embrace colour with a quieter confidence, favouring beautifully considered forms, tactile finishes and rich materials over anything too showy. Proof that making a statement doesn't always require shouting
Is This More Than Just A Trend? Perhaps. The materials may be different, but the confidence feels familiar. Fifty years ago, colourful bathroom suites reflected a generation that wasn't afraid to bring personality into every corner of the home. Today's version replaces acrylic with marble, coloured concrete and beautifully crafted stone, but the instinct feels remarkably similar.
In a world that often feels uncertain, perhaps it's no surprise we're looking to our homes for a little more warmth, individuality and joy. And maybe the biggest sign that colour really is back isn't found on the walls or the floor. It's the fact we're finally willing to commit to it in the bath and basin.
