No Walk-In Shower or Bathtub: This Drawer-Unit Model Is the New Bathroom Trend

Our homes are increasingly compact, and within this logic, every square inch counts. To help households organize their interiors more efficiently, a trend is spreading across social networks. As highlighted by a recent article in the Figaro, this is the drawer-equipped bathtub concept. But what does it entail exactly? And why is this concept so intriguing? Here’s the explanation.

Our bathrooms are getting smaller

For several decades we have left the countryside to move to cities. Towns with more job opportunities, more educational options, more shops, closer proximity, and often greater daily comfort. But living in the city required concessions, and the size of our homes has not escaped this rule.

Our apartments have lost square meters compared to rural homes. Most of the time, it is the kitchen and the bathroom that bear the brunt. That’s why you’re about to discover a new trend that will shake things up in the bathroom in 2026: the drawer bathtub.

The bathtub takes up space, but in 2026, it will help you reclaim it

Its name may bring a smile, yet this object proves to be one of the cleverest innovations. For years, the bathtub had been abandoned in favor of showers, typically walk-in or Italian-style, which were more practical, compact, and economical. But soaking in a bath from time to time is restorative, and that doesn’t mean you will necessarily lose space.

Indeed, interior design and home organization professionals are now crafting bathtubs with an element that did not exist before: the drawer. A bathtub always represents a loss of space, especially due to the wasted gap between the tub and the floor. Incorporating drawers allows for taking advantage of these tiny nooks, which become especially valuable for storing beauty products, towels, or cleaning supplies.

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Other bathtub tricks can give you extra storage

Installing drawers beneath the tub is ultimately quite straightforward, provided you’re a bit handy. Indeed, for a trend to be truly respected, it’s best to have well-thought-out and well-installed drawers for flawless finishes and the most practical use ever. If you don’t feel confident doing it yourself, consider calling in a professional.

Also, interior designers predict that in 2026, other elements will complement the drawers under the tub. The addition of shelves, niches or supports around the tub, and even inside the shower, will also be common. It’s a chance to say goodbye to the old metallic items that once allowed us to store our body washes and shampoos in an unattractive way, we must admit.