You don’t have to engage in a full bathroom remodel to update your
style. Channel some of these trends for an instant upgrade to your bath.
Try
using reclaimed materials.
Old is new again as homeowners continue to desire recycled
materials. To get the look, incorporate reclaimed-timber accents into vanities,
flooring, ceilings or walls; or opt for recycled-glass countertops for a
bathroom style that’s sustainable.
Channel
the spa with a freestanding tub.
Whether sleek and sculptural or clean and traditional,
freestanding bathtubs hearken back to an era of classic claw-foot soaking tubs.
Now more accessible than ever, tubs made of modern materials offer timeless
appeal and a luxurious, spa-like bathing experience.
Embrace
minimalist design.
When it comes to trending bathroom designs, less is more.
The move toward simplicity emphasizes clean lines and unornamented furnishings,
replacing the fussy moldings and materials of the past.
Go
sleek with an open shower.
The appeal of walk-in showers has expanded as bathroom
design innovations become more accessible. Curbless showers are now possible
thanks to linear drain systems. Rather than the typical four center drains, new
systems require the floor to slope in just one direction. Frameless glass
enclosures have also experienced a rise in popularity.
Use
furniture in the bath.
One of the easiest ways to open up a bathroom is to abandon
clunky cabinetry that extends to the floor. A freestanding vanity with legs can
act as a faux dressing table and make a bath feel light and airy while
showcasing the floor beneath.
Use
LED lighting.
As incandescent lighting phases out, LED lighting finally
has a chance to shine. Incredibly efficient, this exciting alternative adds a
luxurious layer to your bathroom’s lighting. This lighting can be dimmed to create a mood,
controlled with your phone and fashioned into pendants, recessed lighting and under-vanity lights.
Invest
in larger-than-life tile.
Forget matching tile size to the dimensions of your
bathroom; oversize flooring and wall tiles work in spaces small and large.
Minimize grout lines to make long porcelain plank tiles appear like solid stone
flooring.
Channel
a Mediterranean vibe.
Moroccan accents and curvaceous elements bring
Mediterranean style into the modern age. Pair a curvy mirror, bathtub or faucet with clean,
straight lines for contemporary contrast. Arabesque or hand-painted tile gives
a pretty nod to the style.
Choose
quartz countertops.
Move aside, marble. Quartz-surfacing offers the pretty
polish of high-end stone without the tiresome upkeep. The nearly indestructible
countertop material maintains the natural characteristics favored in granite
without having to be sealed.
Go
for gray.
White is nice, but gray is gorgeous. The moody hue has quickly
become the new neutral, and it looks equally ravishing on cabinetry, flooring and wall treatments.
Prevent the color from feeling cold with splashy metallic accessories, pops of
crisp white, and warm, rustic accents.
Tech-savvy
touches are nice.
There are few areas of the home left untouched by
technology. In bathrooms, high tech and high style converge in touchless
toilets and faucets that activate with the wave of a hand. Even showers get a
digital upgrade with digital interfaces that control music, steam and more for a spa-like
experience.
Install
floors with flair.
When tile treatments aren’t an option for bathroom walls
or showers, look to the surface beneath your feet. Statement flooring works in spaces
small and large and adds an extra element of elegance that is often overlooked.
Try an oversize tile or pretty pattern to perk up a neutral bathroom.
Polish
up your silvery finishes.
Nickel and chrome continue to reign supreme in the world of
bathroom finishes. The shining silvers offer timeless appeal and pop in
contemporary and cottage bathrooms alike.