7 Modern Walk-In Tub Trends for 2025

1. Create a Spa-Inspired Bathroom

Turn everyday routines into a spa-like experience by designing a space that soothes the senses and promotes relaxation. Incorporate calming details such as:

• A rainfall showerhead
• Abundant natural light
• Smart decluttering solutions
• Plush, high-quality towels
• Essential oil diffusers

For added wellness, consider therapeutic features that support both comfort and health. Seniors looking to age comfortably at home will especially appreciate a walk-in bath designed to relax and restore. The Safe Step Walk-In Tub and Hybrid Tub brings a true spa experience to any bathroom with hydrotherapy massage jets, aromatherapy, slip-resistant surfaces and heated seats.

2. Prioritize Simplicity and Seamless Design

Less is often more. A simple, minimalist bathroom design brings clarity to your day.

Modern walk-in tubs are designed to recess into alcoves or be surrounded by custom tile, making them appear more like a natural extension of the bathroom. This space-saving feature is a bonus for small spaces. A Safe Step Walk-In Tub can fit into the footprint of your existing tub or shower. With in- or out-swing doors and multiple size options, it adapts to your bathroom’s layout.

Rounded edges and smooth contours provide a softer, more inviting look compared to the boxy, medical-style tubs of the past. These curved lines can mimic similar lines of mirrors and sinks to help the bathroom design flow.

Declutter the space with built-in shelving to create an open floor plan that prioritizes function and improves accessibility. Our walk-in tub features a built-in towel bar, providing easy access and an opportunity for a decorative accent.

3. Choose a Soft, Serene Color Palette

Soft, serene color palettes create a calming backdrop that transforms the bathroom into an oasis. Pair muted blues, gentle greens and warm neutrals with natural textures and subtle finishes to enhance relaxation while keeping the space airy and appealing. You can also enhance your walk-in tub with complementary wall colors, tile or accessories in muted tones for a peaceful daily retreat.

4. Bring in Natural Touches

Pairing soft colors with natural materials takes the oasis feel even further. Deepen your connection with nature at home by incorporating materials and accents that bring a sense of the outdoors inside.

Consider highlighting your walk-in tub with natural lighting, stone and wood, an abundance of plants and even botanical-print wallpaper. Natural elements balance the clean lines of fixtures and connect the room to nature, creating a restorative atmosphere.

5. Add Bold Contrast with Black and White

Bold pops of color add attractive contrast. Black accents can elevate a bathroom featuring a walk-in tub by creating contrast that highlights the tub as a central feature. Matte black fixtures, cabinet hardware or tile accents give the bathroom a modern, sophisticated edge. It creates depth and a polished, high-end feel.

6. Add Statement Elements

A walk-in tub can be a focal point of the bathroom, particularly if the bathroom is small. Safe Step Walk-In Tubs combine a luxurious soaking experience with safety-enhancing features, creating a true statement piece that’s both beautiful and practical.

Accent your tub with a colorful shower curtain, bold wall colors and high-shine chrome finishes. Many tubs also allow for integrated tile, stone or acrylic surrounds, so the finish matches the rest of the bathroom’s design.

7. Take Advantage of Technology

Everyone has their own preferences for how technology integrates into daily life. For your bathroom, smart technology can help improve accessibility and overall convenience. Our walk-in tubs feature LED touchpads and water-resistant, floating remotes, enhancing convenience and reducing strain.

Look for other ways to incorporate smart features into your bathroom. Consider fixtures like Bluetooth and waterproof speakers, touchless faucets and soap dispensers, smart mirrors and smart scales with app connectivity for increased health data tracking.

Transform Your Bathroom for Style and Safety

Safe Step’s tubs feature marine-grade, textured slip-resistant floors, a mold-resistant gel coating and long-lasting fixtures for peace of mind. Our American-made walk-in tubs come standard with an industry-leading warranty, offering assurance on your investment.

Safe Step’s professional walk-in tub installers can elevate your bathroom design in as little as one day, helping you reclaim your independence and enjoy your space’s new look with less remodeling stress.

For more bathroom design and safe bathing tips, visit the Safe Step blog and connect with one of our design consultants to discover if a walk-in tub is right for you.