Another tile pattern that’s been around for more than a century: penny tiles. First made of unglazed white porcelain in the early 1900s, these small circular tiles have been a popular choice for bathroom floors for decades. To maintain a timeless style, opt for penny tiles in neutral colors and classic materials. If you’re not afraid to pick up a paintbrush, go ahead and brush on a trendy hue. Fortunately, paint is the easiest and most affordable way to change your bathroom’s design. So when blush pink eventually falls out of style, you can easily swap it for the latest color-of-the-year. Keep in mind that, while lighter hues are easy to paint over, darker shades (like navy or charcoal) will likely require primer and multiple coats of paint to cover up. For fans of vintage or farmhouse style, a classic clawfoot tub never goes out of style, and adding an overhead shower to the clawfoot tub is a common update. While shower curtains may not look as luxurious as a glass shower door, they can easily be switched out as styles change. RELATED: The 8 Best Bath Mats to Upgrade Your Bathroom RELATED: The Best-Kept Secrets of Luxurious Bathrooms On the flip side, if you plan to update your bathroom regularly, buying stylish yet inexpensive hardware you can swap out every few years is a relatively affordable way to keep your bathroom on-trend.
