Design Dilemma - Should bathrooms match throughout our home?

When it comes to primary bathroom design, your space should feel like a personal retreat — not a cookie-cutter copy of the guest bath. In fact, a well-designed primary suite bathroom can be just as important to home resale value as the kitchen!

If you're the homeowner, think of your bathroom as your private spa — a luxurious escape from the chaos of the day. Or, in today’s world, maybe even a selfie-worthy space that makes a statement!

That said, don’t go from A to Z in terms of style between your bathrooms. If your overall home aesthetic leans modern, keep both the primary and guest bathrooms in that style family. If your vibe is more traditional, stay consistent throughout.

Your home’s interior design should feel cohesive — including all bathrooms — but that doesn’t mean everything has to match perfectly. In fact, they shouldn’t. Matching everything can give off “bed-in-a-bag” energy or the generic feel of mass-produced new construction homes. Instead, let each bathroom have its own unique character while still feeling like it belongs in the same house.

Here are a few bathroom remodeling tips to keep in mind:

Choose a similar vanity style for consistency, but you can switch up the color or countertop material. Check out these two bathrooms in my home - the double vanity is in our primary, the single vanity is our guest bathroom. Notice how I pulled similar materials, yet they show up in different places in each bathroom. 


Your primary bath does not need a tub to appeal to future buyers — as long as there is at least one bathtub somewhere in the home. We have two bathtubs, so we went for a more luxurious feel in the primary to help it stand out.


Feel free to mix up the flooring, lighting fixtures, and bathroom hardware — just keep the aesthetic cohesive across the board. In my home, I used the same or similar mirror, yet mixed up the color of the fauctes.


And above all, don’t hold back on those luxurious touches in the primary suite bath. The wow-factor details — whether it’s a custom tile wall, oversized shower, or statement lighting — will absolutely help sell your home when the time comes.

It’s also worth remembering that both over-improving and under-improving your bathrooms—or any part of your home—can affect your property’s value, especially in relation to the surrounding neighborhood. Going too high-end may not yield the return you expect, while doing too little might make your home feel dated or disconnected. Every home, market, and neighborhood is different, which is why it’s so helpful to have a trusted expert weigh in before you start any renovations. Whether you’re planning to sell soon or just want to make smart, beautiful updates, we’re always here to help you make confident, informed decisions about your home.