Homeowners Prioritize Accessibility, Relaxation When Remodeling Bathrooms

Accessibility is a growing priority for homeowners when renovating their bathrooms, Houzz reported Sept. 23 in its 2025 Bathroom Trends Survey. More than 1,700 U.S. homeowners who recently remodeled a bathroom or planned to do so participated in the survey.

Biggest Trends:

Accessibility Remains a Priority: More than two-thirds of homeowners (68%) said they considered special needs as part of their bathroom project, up by four percentage points year over year.

Many Are Looking Ahead: Nearly half (47%) of homeowners said they anticipate these needs arising in the next five or more years, while 31% said they renovated to address the current needs of household members.

Wellness and Self-Care Driving Bathroom Renovations: A quarter of homeowners said they use their primary bathroom for rest and relaxation, while nearly as many (24%) use it for beauty and pampering routines. To support these activities, more than a third of renovated bathrooms (36%) include wellness-oriented features, led by upgraded lighting (30%), soaking tubs or spa baths (18%), and water features, such as fountains or water walls (13%).

Wet Rooms on the Rise: The share of projects featuring wet rooms grew by three percentage points year over year and now account for 16% of bathroom renovations. Among those who created a wet room, half said it was to make better use of space, while others pointed to the aesthetic appeal (29%) or increased accessibility (26%).

Pros Power the Majority of Bathroom Renovations: The majority of homeowners (84%) hire professionals for their bathroom renovation. General contractors remain the most commonly sought pros, hired by nearly half (45%) of renovating homeowners. Bathroom remodelers (20%) and cabinetmakers (16%) are the next most frequently hired pros.

Homeowners Continue to Invest in Bathroom Projects: While the national median spend eased to $13,000 in 2024 (from $15,000 the previous year), the cost of major remodels rose modestly to $22,000, up from $21,000 in 2023. Larger bathrooms (100 or more square feet) saw the greatest investment, with the median spend holding at $25,000.