What Kind of Bathroom Do You Want? A Guide to Choosing the Right Bathroom for You

By Total Bath Systems LLC — Plainville, CT

Before you pick colors, fixtures, layouts, or materials, there’s a question that matters more than all the others:

What kind of bathroom do you really want?

At Total Bath Systems in Plainville, CT, we’ve helped countless homeowners create bathrooms that not only look great — they also make everyday life smoother, calmer, and more comfortable. And no two bathrooms are the same.

When you understand your “bathroom personality,” it becomes much easier to choose designs, finishes, and features that match your lifestyle. Most people fall into one (or a blend!) of four main bathroom styles. Below is your guide — plus a fun quiz to help you discover yours.

The Four Main Bathroom Styles

1. The Spa-Like Sanctuary

If your idea of a perfect day ends with a long shower or a quiet soak, this bathroom is for you. Spa-like bathrooms are all about comfort and calm — warm lighting, natural textures, and colors that instantly help you unwind. With stone-look walls, floating vanities, and rainfall showerheads becoming top design trends in 2025, this bathroom feels like a getaway inside your home. It’s the space where you can slow down and breathe after a long day.

2. The Everyday Efficiency Bathroom

This style is ideal for people who want their mornings to run smoother. If clutter stresses you out or your bathroom never has enough storage, an efficiency-focused design brings order back into your routine. Smart shelving, recessed niches, and bright lighting help create a bathroom that’s easy to navigate and even easier to maintain. It’s clean, practical, and perfect for busy households.

3. The Smart-Tech Modern Bathroom

If you like the idea of your bathroom doing some of the work for you, then a smart-tech space is your match. Digital shower systems, ambient LED lighting, ultra-quiet ventilation, and smart mirrors create a bathroom that feels futuristic and effortless. Everything is intuitive, streamlined, and designed around your comfort.

4. The Design-Forward Contemporary Bathroom

This style is for homeowners who see their bathroom as a place to express their personality. It blends clean lines with bold choices — patterned tiles, mixed metals, geometric lighting, and the trending 2025 color palette of plum, cedar green, and sand. This is the bathroom that makes guests say, “Wow, this looks like a boutique hotel.”

Your Bathroom Personality Quiz

Choose the option that feels most like you.

1. When you walk into a bathroom, what’s the first thing you notice?

A. How I look in the bathroom lights

B. If it's cluttered and messy or not

C. The fancy bidet seat and shower controls

D. How the towels and tiling match

2. Which upgrade excites you most?

A. A beautiful shower or tub

B. Better storage and layout

C. Digital temperature controls for the shower

D. That big statement piece to wow visitors

3. What kind of morning person are you?

A. A walking zombie until I get some coffee

B. Up at the first sound of the alarm and already in the shower

C. Need to check my phone, the news and the weather as soon as I wake up

D. Wake up slow thinking about what I can do today

4. Which phrase matches your ideal bathroom?

A. A retreat

B. A space that just works

C. A space that anticipates my needs

D. A stylish expression of me

5. What guides your choice of finishes?

A. Warm, natural textures

B. Durability and ease

C. Tech-friendly modern materials

D. Trendy, bold, visually interesting designs

Quiz Results

Mostly A’s → Spa-Like Sanctuary

You want warmth, quiet, and relaxation. Your bathroom should be an escape — calming colors, soft lighting, and features that help you unwind.

Mostly B’s → Everyday Efficiency

You want a space that works hard for you. Your perfect bathroom is organized, bright, and designed for effortless daily use.

Mostly C’s → Smart-Tech Modern

You’re all about convenience. You love features that make your bathroom more intuitive and up-to-date.

Mostly D’s → Design-Forward Contemporary

Style matters to you. Your bathroom should feel personal, expressive, and modern.

What Your Choices Really Mean

No matter which category you landed in, your quiz results are simply a starting point. Maybe you’re drawn to the calm atmosphere of a spa, but you also love the idea of modern lighting or smarter storage. That’s completely normal. Most homeowners fall into a blend of styles, and that’s where the best designs often happen. A bathroom isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s a space that should reflect your routines, your preferences, and the way you want your home to feel. Whether your answers point to one clear direction or a mix of inspirations, Total Bath Systems can help you create a bathroom that brings all of those elements together in a way that feels balanced, functional, and uniquely you.

How Total Bath Systems Brings Your Bathroom to Life

At Total Bath Systems LLC, we design bathrooms that fit you — your style, your needs, and your everyday habits.

We offer:

• 1-day bath and shower remodels
• Custom layouts and finishes
• Durable acrylic systems that look like tile or stone
• Accessibility-friendly options
• Lighting, ventilation, and storage improvements

Our goal is simple: make your bathroom feel like it was made just for you!