Samaha explains how they can often feel sterile and uninviting.
“The absence of color and texture can make these spaces seem cold and impersonal,” Samaha says.
Samaha explains how even the smallest stain or speck of dirt will stand out to the naked eye.
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Skip the all-gray bathrooms, too, Heather French, the founder ofFrench & French Interiors, says.
Brown and beige are also no-nos since they can look bland and uninspired, Samaha says.
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He attributes this to the large amount of water they require as well as the maintenance involved.
These options are better alternatives because they still provide aspa-like experiencewithout a large tub.
Samaha points out that carpet is not a wise choice due to its ability to trap moisture.
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Tiled Countertops
You will not be coming across many tiled bathroom countertops these days.
Instead, homeowners are gravitating towards marble, quartz, and quartzite finishes, Clair says.
“If you have simple colors and patterns, it makes it easier to resell your home.
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Plus, from a cleanliness perspective, tile isn’t the best choice.