Renovating a bathroom is one of the biggest home improvement projects you can undertake, so you’ll want to make sure the fixtures and fittings you choose are not old-fashioned or outdated. To find out what the current bathroom trends are for 2022, take a look here.
Wet rooms
Showers over bathtubs or in separate enclosures are being replaced with wet rooms these days, as homeowners want to re-create the look of a spa in their bathrooms.
These wall-hung showers, which often do not have doors, open up the space, making it appear much bigger, while floor-to-ceiling tiling adds to the luxurious look.
Woman And Home magazine writes: “Wet rooms are no longer reserved for only the best luxury hotels in the world, but popular for our homes too.”
Blue bathrooms
Choosing a colour for your bathroom tiles, flooring or walls is always tricky, as homeowners are worried they will go too bold and end up with something they’ll later regret, much like the avocado green bathroom suites of the ‘80s.
Those who want to play it safe, but still want something with character, should opt for a blue. Whether you pick a paint with a touch of purple, such as Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2022 ‘Very Peri’, a fresh light tone like Dulux’s Colour of The Year 2022 ‘Bright Skies’, or a deep navy blue, you’ll have a shade that is both on trend and can withstand the test of time.
You could make a feature wall out of deep blue tiles, add a pop of brightness with colourful flooring, or complement a white suite with pale blue paint.
Go back to nature
Nature is huge in interior design, whether in the bathroom, bedroom, kitchen or lounge, so it’ll be a safe choice opting for natural materials in your washroom.
Stone and wood-effect features on the floor, walls, cabinets or units are popular this year, as more homeowners try to embrace the outdoors. You could also add a green feature wall, as Home Building notes that searches for sage and forest green have increased by 23 per cent over the last 12 months, proving they are becoming increasingly popular.
“The colour looks great against brass and copper finishes, and leans in to creating a natural connection in a bathroom space,” the publication states.
Don’t forget to add plenty of greenery to your washroom as well, as this simple addition will help to create a calming environment, and create a feeling of being immersed in nature.
Black accents
When it comes to choosing fixtures and fittings, there did not used to be a lot of choice for homeowners, with everyone opting for chrome for their taps, plugs and showers. However, these days there is far more variety, from copper to nickel.
However, black is definitely having its moment in bathroom design, replacing chrome as the go-to colour for accessories.
Not only does it look sleek, modern and luxurious, but it also is easy to clean and does not suffer from water streaks in the same way as chrome does. What’s more, black provides a good contrast with neutral colours, making a relatively simple bathroom design look far more sophisticated.
For help bringing your bathroom dreams to life, get in touch with our interior designers in Berkshire, UK.
