Bathroom trends can change quickly. Everyone likes to think they have designed and chosen a new bathroom that will look as good in ten years’ time as it does today. Here we consider the latest trends and show you that whatever your taste, budget or space constraints, that are designs and accessories that will be perfect for you.
Bathroom splashbacks not only protect your walls from splashes and moisture when bathing or washing but they can also add colour to your bathroom walls - whether that be subtle or bold. Not only that but a stunning glass splashback can also create a fantastic feature in a family bathroom or en-suite. With such a wide range of colours, and even designer ranges from Ted Baker and Laura Ashley on offer, there really is something for everyone.Splashbacks can be made from a variety of materials, however, one of the most popular is glass. Glass splashbacks can be fitted in a large, seamless panel, are easy to fix to the wall (many are supplied with self-adhesive backing for easy DIY installation), are strong and durable thanks to the use of toughened glass, are easy to clean, easy to maintain, more scratch-resistant and more hygienic.
The freestanding bath is becoming ever more popular and is very much on trend. Designs have moved on a long way from the Victorian roll-top and now include imaginatively modern designs featuring varied textures and materials. A freestanding bath is the centrepiece of a beautiful bathroom and certainly adds that wow factor. If you have room for it (and there’s even a wide range of small freestanding baths available), it’s a great addition to a contemporary bathroom design. They are available in a variety of shapes, from the angular, square and ultra-modern designs through to more curvaceous oval ones. One thing is for sure, the bathtub is no longer just a functional addition but an expressive ornament inviting pleasure as well as aesthetical delight.
The pared-back look of a bathroom is far from sterile. More and more the bathroom is considered a relaxed, uncluttered haven … a place to breath and to get way from pressures elsewhere. A minimalist bathroom is designed on the principle ‘less is more’ with clean lines, limited clutter, lots of open space, and a simple colour palette.
Keeping your bathroom organised can be as simple and easy as adding a cabinet under the sink to keep toothbrushes, toiletries, and towels hidden from view. The modern minimalism trend is all about creating an open and expansive feel in the bathroom, and one good way to make your bathroom feel larger is to opt for a clear shower door or divider which helps create the illusion of a space while still keeping it simple and open. You can create a distinct and separate shower space with a clear door by changing the tiles behind it either by altering the style, colour, shape, or texture. Reflective surfaces such as glossy ceramic tiles also make a room feel bigger and help create that minimalist mood.
The mood palettes that follow the on-trend paint brands are seeing a similar following and popularity in bathrooms. Rich dark colours and greys have long been in bedrooms and living rooms, now it’s the turn of the bathroom! Bathrooms are one of the places in your home where you can easily get away with strong, vivid tones – either concentrate on a specific area such as a shower fitted out in sumptuous navy tiles or be bold and fill the entire bathroom in rich greens, blues or greys. Keep the look modern and fresh by opting for coloured textured porcelain tiles. Rich colours go perfectly with the trend for brass and metallic fixtures creating a totally luxurious look.
A bold trend in bathrooms for the season ahead features botanical designs. Whether that is an all-out approach embracing the rich, vivid colour palettes and mixing with abstract graphics and exotic prints or introducing more subtle nods to the delicate beauty of floral print designs, this trend without doubt welcomes blooms and foliage in the smallest room for biggest, boldest and brightest impact. The UK may not have an equatorial climate but that doesn’t stop your bathroom from having a fun, tropical feel. Embrace lively colour, add lush foliage and finish the look with quirky detail. Make the look work in your bathroom with tiles in aquamarine and a leafy palm print wallpaper. Rows of LED lights either side of a mirror add an extra touch of glamour. Alternatively, simply add botanical frames prints on the wall together with colourful coordinated accessories.