Traditional bathrooms have evolved in design and technique placing strong emphasis on comfort and creative styling. Despite being a spot for functional needs and practical utility, homeowners realise the bathroom can also make a grand statement with on-trend themes.
The New Year is around the corner; if you’re looking to spruce up the old décor or designing a brand new space, you might want to brush up on the newest trends to beautify your bathroom.
Luxurious Feel
The bathroom might be the smallest space in the entire house. Let’s admit, it is a haven where we spend a lot of time first thing in the morning and our last port of call at night. The latest trend is designing one’s home bathroom like a spa or a boutique hotel.
It’s easy to make a cosy little space look and feel luxurious by installing high-end tapware and fittings, natural designs, a contrast shower with rain-effect head and task lighting for an instant mood boost.
Patterned Tile Play
Clashing tile patterns and sizes creating quirky nooks and statement walls is a trend that is here to stay. Designers are thinking out of the box to create unique looks that will stand the test of time. 2020 will mark a renewal of faith in beloved Moroccan patterned floor tiles. A geometric motif on bathroom tiles paired with stark minimalism is a trend set to gain momentum in the Australian design space.
Unique Vanity
Freestanding vanities are going to gain more ground this year, as they are easier on the pocket during renovations.
A utility sink that looks like an elegant piece of furniture, doubling as storage and statement accessory, is among the newer design fads gaining immense popularity. A gorgeous vanity can steal the focal point of the décor and make the bathroom more of a liveable space rather than a mere utility. An unusual accent wall behind a console table style vanity is the hottest new way of glamming up your bathroom.
Concrete Influence
Creating rustic charm with wood and concrete will never fade away from design aesthetics. The cold, hard, and utilitarian pairing of concrete with steel, porcelain or wood fittings will be trending in the coming seasons.
Concrete slabs can be used for sink basins, countertops, floors, and walls. Modern minimalism is all about beautifully bare bathrooms with a ‘less-is-more’ influence. You can make this complete with pared-back palettes and bold finishing touches. Many designers use an industrial look by mimicking concrete textures using plaster or porcelain tiles as well.
Forest Inspired Décor
Bring the outdoors indoors by infusing an authentic natural touch. A style evoking forest bathing transmits positive energynd is instrumental for relaxation. For homeowners with ample space, one can easily incorporate a jungle theme within your bath area.
Ideally, you can create this theme with a bathroom extending out to shaded outdoor area – an undoubtedly bold move.
Open plan baths and vanities are in vogue; with a bit of forest inspired décor, you can bask in the glory of your own jungle oasis in the suburbs.
Timeless Magic with White Marble
The classic charm of marble is not dying out anytime soon. One of the most popular recurring trends is an all-white bathroom with everything marble.
For creating a spectacular space worthy of admiration, the safe bet is to use the age-old themes of marble in various shades of white. An excellent choice for bathroom furnishing, marble can be sandpapered to make it anti-slip and is naturally water-resistant. Marble look porcelain and ceramic tiles are an economic second best used to create that timeless and ethereal charm.
Especially popular is the ‘soft modern’ look featuring modern shapes with traditional features. A standalone tub with golden, brushed metal or matt finish fittings poised regally amidst a vast space manned by marble – this is one classic trend still standing strong through centuries of design shifts.