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The Latest and Greatest Luxury Bathroom Remodeling Trends

Bathrooms are one of the most popular areas of the home to remodel—and for good reason.

Bathrooms are one of the most popular areas of the home to remodel—and for good reason. With just a few upgraded touches, you can instantly change a small space and make it feel renewed and luxurious.

If you’re planning a big bathroom renovation for the new year and aren’t quite sure where to start, you’re in luck. Here are a few of the luxury trends we expect to be popular in 2016.

Heated floors

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Anyone who has ever walked bare foot on a cold tile floor can understand the rise in requests for this trend. Thanks to technological advances, heated bathroom floors have become easier to install and, as a result, a more accessible renovation choice.

Pedestal style bathtubs

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The old standby style of a built in bathtub is quickly being replaced by a more modern designed pedestal tub. Perhaps as a nod to antique claw foot tubs, these new pedestal tubs are free standing in bathrooms and give off a more indulgent vibe.

Fancy faucets

Upgrading your sink or tub faucet with a more unique and interesting looking design is an easy and common way to increase to luxury appeal of your space without having to do a complete overhaul.

Tiles resembling natural materials

The latest tile trends embrace the feel of natural materials, while still maintaining the durability of porcelain or ceramic necessary for a bathroom space. You can upgrade your bathroom with tiles that look like stone or hardwood and are really just porcelain printed with an ink jet printer.

Sound off in the comments below: which luxury trends have made your wish list for your 2016 bathroom renovation?

Check out our updated remodeling costs in Northern Virginia guide here.

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