Salone del Mobile Milan: Bathroom & Kitchen Design Trends 2026 | Elegant Additions

Salone del Mobile, Milan

A closer look at what’s next in bath and kitchen design

Every designer is asking the same question: what’s next?

At this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan, Elegant Additions returned to experience what’s emerging across bath and kitchen design, and more importantly, what’s ready to be specified now. As a leading designer plumbing showroom, Elegant Additions continues to bring forward the most relevant luxury plumbing fixtures and innovations shaping the industry.

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Bathroom & Kitchen Design Trends 2026: A Shift Toward Expression

The shift is clear. These spaces are no longer purely functional, they’re becoming expressive, refined, and deeply considered environments.

Color led the conversation. From sculptural sinks to statement consoles and high-end bath fixtures, finishes extended far beyond the expected. Materials felt richer, more layered. There’s a growing confidence in using color and texture to create spaces that feel personal and elevated, key directions in bathroom design trends 2026 and evolving kitchen design trends.

Material Innovation in Modern Bathroom Design

One standout innovation came from Devon & Devon, a new fiberglass-based wallpaper designed specifically for bathrooms, adaptable even within the shower. A subtle but meaningful evolution in how modern bathroom materials can be approached.

Dornbracht: A Direction for Designers

Meanwhile, Dornbracht continues to push designers forward, this year with a clear message: dare to be different.

Refined Luxury: The Return of Quiet Sophistication

Across the fair, elegance was constant. Not loud, but intentional. The kind of sophistication that experienced designers know how to place, quietly, precisely, and with impact.

Gessi introduced an extensive range of new designs; so many, in fact, that we’ll be dedicating a full feature to them next. For now, consider this a preview of what’s to come in luxury kitchen and bathroom fixtures.

Emerging Materials: Wood, Leather, and Texture

Materiality is also evolving. Wood, leather, and engraved details are finding their way into the conversation, adding depth and tactility to spaces that were once purely utilitarian.

And as always, the emerging designers at Salone offered a refreshing perspective; where restraint, clarity, and a “less is more” approach continue to shape the future of interior design trends.

Elegant Additions: Your Partner in Luxury Plumbing & Design

Elegant Additions loves to travel through the young designers’ section of Salone del Mobile each time we visit. There is always so much to discover, where even a “less is more” approach can feel fresh and unexpected.

At Elegant Additions, our role goes beyond sourcing. We attend, observe, and filter, so you don’t have to. As your design partner, we are always watching for timeless pieces for the bathrooms you design; pieces that tell the world you are providing your clients with the latest, and most beautiful options for each situation.

As a trusted bath and kitchen showroom in Houston and Dallas, we bring forward selections that not only reflect what’s current, but what will last. We lay the groundwork for you to say, “I dare to be different.”