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Top Bathroom Renovation Trends in Sydney for 2026

The bathroom renovation trends shaping Sydney homes in 2026 — from large showers over baths to large-format tiles and warm finishes — plus which trends add value and which to skip.

TL;DR In 2026, Sydney bathrooms are trending toward function and warmth: larger walk-in showers (often replacing the bath), large-format tiles, frameless screens, warm and natural finishes, and quality mid-range fixtures over flashy imports. The "Instagram freestanding bath" is cooling in favour of practical, everyday luxury. Here are the trends worth following — and a note on which add resale value and which to skip. 1. Large showers over baths Sydney homeowners are increasingly choosing a large, well-appointed shower over a freestanding bath — function over the photo-op. A frameless or semi-frameless screen makes the whole bathroom feel bigger. If you have room and a family, keeping one bath in the home still helps resale, but the main bathroom is going shower-first. 2. Large-format tile…