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10 bathroom trends you need to know

Article by Your Home and Garden

Style alert! The top 10 bathroom trends you need to know

1. Hero your bath

Forget a quick shower, baths are part art piece, part spa. Focusing your bathroom around a bath is all about centring pleasure and self-care in your domestic life. It’s a place to become the best version of yourself, somewhere to soak away the stresses of the day, and let your surroundings meet your relaxation needs. With some beautiful bathtubs on the market, there’s never been a better time to worship at the altar of bliss.

2. Twinning

Dual bathroom sinks are practical for the morning rush. Normally it’s double basins, but this example is a clever update on that by using an oversized sink with two militarily aligned mirrors and taps.

3. Terrazzo time

One of the most sustainable and environmentally friendly materials, terrazzo is having a moment. Our favourite way to champion this natural stone is to mix and match it with other tiles and textures. Because terrazzo contains so many different specks of colour from chips of marble, quartz or granite, it pairs perfectly with a variety of materials. Use this one-of-a-kind surface to create an impact on walls or floors.

4. Terracotta revival

Unassuming terracotta tiles are on the comeback trail and nowhere are they more welcome than the bathroom. To bring a laidback air to your casa’s bathroom, you can’t go past the classic square layout, but if you’re looking to make more of a statement, look for fish scale versions or matte subway ones laid in a herringbone pattern on the floor.

5. Coastal comeback

Ride the wave all the way home with this relaxed coastal trend. The seaside is a place of joy, think long walks along the beach, playful ocean dips and gathering pretty seashells. Who wouldn’t want to translate that nostalgia into a bathroom? Think white-washed wood panelling, Shaker-style cabinetry and freshly cut flowers for that Hamptons glow.

6. Luxe looks

Luxury in bathrooms is a perfect coupling if you’re after a sanctuary vibe. Obvious essentials include marble looks, gold-coloured tapware, spa-quality towels and richly perfumed soaps.

7. Stand-out mirrors

Mirrors are the true shape-shifters of the bathroom world, changing a room’s size and brightness in an instant. It only makes sense that we honour them with pride of place in our interiors. Hang a quirky hand mirror to make a statement in a small space or opt for an out-of-the-box shape. Play with small sets or knock it out of the park with a huge ‘wow’ number. Your only regret will be not doing it sooner.

8. Blue lagoon

Bathroom colours come and go, and it can be hard to pick a timeless shade. Yet, if you look to colour theory, that’s where you can find your answer. Blue has always been a much-loved paint choice, and as the colour evokes feelings of calmness, serenity, and tranquillity, it’s no surprise blue hues are winning hearts in the bathroom. The bluer the better, in our opinion.

9. Dark days

If you want to make a gutsy statement in your bathroom, choosing black is a no-brainer. Black tiles might be your first stop, but you might want to look at black framed mirrors or shower doors, as well as a shower head and tapware to complete the drama.

10. Get pretty

Feminine touches such as glass jars, a posy of flowers and beautiful bottles of lotions and potions on shelves are the easiest ways to make a bathroom look pretty. Run with that theme and put some patterned tiles on the floor and a French-style metal console to your basin to complete the picture.