Award-winning designers reveal the bathroom units features they believe will emerge or stay and become strong in the years incoming ahead...
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Contemporary Bathroom units by London Interior Designers & Decorators Rose lind Wilson Design
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Feature floor tiles,bathroom tiles. Statement-making floor tiles proved popular in 2015, and this striking look doesn’t appear to be leaving in a hurry, says interior designer Jasmine McClelland. “I have done a couple of feature floor bathrooms this year. They are stunning and provide a great design opportunity when working with challenging bathrooms that have no clear walls for a feature wall,” she says that.
“In smaller bathrooms and bathroom units a feature floor tile adds style without overwhelming the space, and when used in a larger bathroom, the effect is elegant,” McClelland says. “I love the space when the freestanding bath hits the feature tile … beautiful!”
Contemporary Bathroom by San Francisco Architects & Building Designers Mark Brand Architecture
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2. Natural beauty. Want a
bathing area that’s welcoming and serene? Then drawing design
inspiration from nature is a great way to warm a typically very hard
room of the house and infuse the space with a calming vibe. It’s one of the key bathroom trends of 2015, according to designers Simona Castagna and Darren Genner of Minosa.
An easy way to incorporate this trend into a bathroom design, Castagna and Genner say, is to introduce earthy materials like natural stone or wood-look tiles. The luxe bath seen here features marble floors and an onyx countertop, as well as a walnut-plank feature wall.
An easy way to incorporate this trend into a bathroom design, Castagna and Genner say, is to introduce earthy materials like natural stone or wood-look tiles. The luxe bath seen here features marble floors and an onyx countertop, as well as a walnut-plank feature wall.
3. Plant life. “I know
some of us have been scared off indoor plants … but it’s time to reclaim
the idea of indoor plants with cascading creepers that can dress any
bathroom,” McClelland says.
“I love them for the interest and feel they bring to a bathroom and can’t wait to use them more in my designs for 2015,” the designer says. Another benefit of green or living walls is that they are good for the environment (as well as your health and well-being), she says.
If you’re eager to try this trend in your bathroom but want a more sophisticated and design-savvy alternative to potted plants (hanging or not), a vertical garden may be the way to go, McClelland says.
“I love them for the interest and feel they bring to a bathroom and can’t wait to use them more in my designs for 2015,” the designer says. Another benefit of green or living walls is that they are good for the environment (as well as your health and well-being), she says.
If you’re eager to try this trend in your bathroom but want a more sophisticated and design-savvy alternative to potted plants (hanging or not), a vertical garden may be the way to go, McClelland says.
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Castagna and Genner say people want bigger bathrooms that are connected to the bedroom or closet, or even more open to the bedroom. People want to see their beautiful basins, custom vanities and freestanding baths from the bedroom, say the designers, who were the team behind the luxe, open-plan bedroom and en suite pictured here. They’re also using bigger sliding doors so people can open up or close off a space.
5. Clever water control from bathroom units. Say
goodbye to basic shower and basin faucets, and hello to smart,
user-friendly fixtures (such as thermostatic mixers; mixers that control
multiple water sources, like the one used in this shower; and touchscreen-operated showers) that give users more control over the flow, mix and temperature of water, says Adelaide, Australia, interior designer Jordan Smith of Brilliant.
“Double showers would be a good place to use this, as multiple people can use the shower at the same time, with individual settings for their own shower,” Smith suggests when explaining how she’d incorporate this trend into one of her designs. “One mixer can control both multiple showers or a combination shower-bath.”
“Double showers would be a good place to use this, as multiple people can use the shower at the same time, with individual settings for their own shower,” Smith suggests when explaining how she’d incorporate this trend into one of her designs. “One mixer can control both multiple showers or a combination shower-bath.”
6. Freestanding bathtubs,bathroom units. According
to McClelland, our love affair with freestanding baths isn’t over just
yet, and not just because they make striking, sculptural design
features, but because they help set the mood for rest and relaxation
too. “The freestanding bath is more than aesthetic —
it is emotive,” the designer says. “Clients connect with the possibility
of a bathroom that symbolizes their own space or downtime, and a
freestanding bath inspires this feeling of self-indulgence in the midst
of a busy life.”
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When choosing a freestanding bath,units, consider how the design of the tub will shape the look of your space. “The curve of a bath can bring softness to an angular bathroom, or an angular bath can offset soft colors or add to a highly structured bathroom,” says McClelland, who designed the Asian-inspired bathing area and bathroom units here.
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When choosing a freestanding bath,units, consider how the design of the tub will shape the look of your space. “The curve of a bath can bring softness to an angular bathroom, or an angular bath can offset soft colors or add to a highly structured bathroom,” says McClelland, who designed the Asian-inspired bathing area and bathroom units here.
If you want the look of a
freestanding bathroom units but the benefits of a built-in tub (such as a ledge
for stowing bath essentials like soap and shampoo), consider
incorporating a semi-inset stand-alone bath, says designer Owen Barnes
of Bubbles Bathrooms in Melbourne, who predicts this setup will prove popular with homeowners in the year ahead.
According to Barnes, this crafty configuration also allows freestanding tubs to be used in compact bathing areas (as you can see here), which may otherwise be too small to fit a stand-alone bath. And you can pair them with a wider range of fixtures too.
Tub: Astonian Luxor in Periwinkle, Aston Matthews
According to Barnes, this crafty configuration also allows freestanding tubs to be used in compact bathing areas (as you can see here), which may otherwise be too small to fit a stand-alone bath. And you can pair them with a wider range of fixtures too.
Tub: Astonian Luxor in Periwinkle, Aston Matthews
7. Custom vanities. People
now want custom vanities — made for them and their needs, rather than
mass produced, say Castagna and Genner, who designed this bathing zone.
The glam space features a floating vanity custom made to suit the
aesthetics of the sleek, contemporary design scheme, provide plenty of
storage and enhance the illusion of spaciousness.
“The good old shaving cupboard is also making a resurgence,” the designers add. “We’re also using a lot of drawers and smart technology, such as doors that lift up and move out of way, which make good use of storage.” As you can see here, these design elements have also been incorporated into the design of this elegant bath.
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Double sink: Corian, Minosa; tile: Swarovski crystal/glass mosaic in White, Bisazza
“The good old shaving cupboard is also making a resurgence,” the designers add. “We’re also using a lot of drawers and smart technology, such as doors that lift up and move out of way, which make good use of storage.” As you can see here, these design elements have also been incorporated into the design of this elegant bath.
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Double sink: Corian, Minosa; tile: Swarovski crystal/glass mosaic in White, Bisazza
8. Geometric tiles. Another
major design trend for the bathroom and bathroom units is geometric tiles, according to
McClelland. While the designer has already used geometric tiles as a good bathroom unit in a few
projects she’s worked on this year, she predicts the eye-catching look
will become even more popular in 2015.
According to the designer, geometric tiles are the most attractive bathroom units a great design solution for those who wish to add depth and visual interest to a plain, neutral space, but without the use of bright, arresting tones. And for those who aren’t color shy?
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“For clients who are prepared to venture out, there are no limits to color combinations or random color placement to really showcase and lift a bathroom,” says McClelland, who designed this attention-grabbing powder room. Take note of how the bold red geometric tiles infuse this room with a hearty dose of high-impact drama, energy and tactile appeal.
According to the designer, geometric tiles are the most attractive bathroom units a great design solution for those who wish to add depth and visual interest to a plain, neutral space, but without the use of bright, arresting tones. And for those who aren’t color shy?
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“For clients who are prepared to venture out, there are no limits to color combinations or random color placement to really showcase and lift a bathroom,” says McClelland, who designed this attention-grabbing powder room. Take note of how the bold red geometric tiles infuse this room with a hearty dose of high-impact drama, energy and tactile appeal.
9. Bigger showers.shower glass door suppliers, Is bigger better? According to Castagna and Genner, that’s certainly
the current school of thought when it comes to the shower, and they
believe the trend will become even more popular in 2015. They’re
seeing more walk-in showers with oversize panes of glass or solid walls
that completely enclose the space, rather than bathrooms with tiny
cubicles.
Why do they think there’s a move away from more compact showering areas to ones that are more generous in size? Larger showers are spaces for rejuvenation and wellness, they say.
Why do they think there’s a move away from more compact showering areas to ones that are more generous in size? Larger showers are spaces for rejuvenation and wellness, they say.
If you’d prefer a shower that’s
large but offers more privacy than a fully open walk-in shower or one
with a partial glass screen, look to the fresh, fun bathroom here
for design inspiration. Note how the lowered walls help create a
private, intimate pocket where the homeowners can shower in peace, but
don’t make the bath zone feel too closed in or take away from the room’s
airy, spacious vibe.
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10. Sustainable style. Barnes
is also seeing more recycled, reclaimed and upcycled materials and
products being used in the bathroom, a design idea that he predicts will
become even more popular in 2015. Why? “It follows the general trend in
building globally, and it looks really good when done properly,” the
designer says, adding that the growing awareness surrounding sustainable
living is another reason this trend will continue to rise.
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Interested in incorporating this trend into your new bathroom? Consider using reclaimed wood in your design (for example, this eclectic-meets-rustic bathing zone features a reclaimed-wood feature wall); recycling materials from your existing bathroom that still hold up in terms of functionality and style; or upcycling an antique dresser or cabinet by transforming it into a vanity.
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Interested in incorporating this trend into your new bathroom? Consider using reclaimed wood in your design (for example, this eclectic-meets-rustic bathing zone features a reclaimed-wood feature wall); recycling materials from your existing bathroom that still hold up in terms of functionality and style; or upcycling an antique dresser or cabinet by transforming it into a vanity.
11. Bathrooms that reflect the rest of the home. A
design trend that Smith predicts will be big over the coming year and
beyond is a move toward bathing zones that are designed in a way that
makes them look and feel like an extension of the living room, rather
than a traditional bathroom.
“The bathroom seems like it’s becoming more of a feature of the house,” Smith says. Integrating freestanding baths, unconventional fixtures and vanities that resemble furniture (such as a dresser, like the leggy, custom-designed vanity seen in this elegant bathroom) are just a few ways to work this trend into your bathroom design.
“The bathroom seems like it’s becoming more of a feature of the house,” Smith says. Integrating freestanding baths, unconventional fixtures and vanities that resemble furniture (such as a dresser, like the leggy, custom-designed vanity seen in this elegant bathroom) are just a few ways to work this trend into your bathroom design.
Adding living room furniture and
decor to your bathroom will also allow you to achieve this look and
personalize your space. The welcoming bath area here shows how it’s done
— the patterned floor runner, well-loved leather lounge, wall
art, side table and elegant light fittings (including a chandelier and
wall sconces) are key to this bathroom’s warm, calm and inviting living
room–like vibe.
12. Gray tones. Gray
has been a popular color choice for the bathroom in 2014, and it’s a
trend that is sticking around, according to Barnes. If you’re worried a
gray palette will make your bathroom feel flat and lifeless, introduce
slicks of white to cut through the moody hue and create a sophisticated
look. Or take design cues from this shower area and energize the design
by adding a splash of bold, eye-popping color, which takes shape here in
an earthy orange-bronze mosaic tile feature wall.
13. Engaging lighting. Castagna
and Genner predict that the use of smart, intuitive and engaging lights
in the bathroom will become a key trend for 2015. “Bathrooms and
kitchens are fixed and fitted — once you screw something to a wall or
tile a floor, they’ll be there for a very long time, so it’s important
to be not too trendy,” the designers say. “Be smart about your decisions
and layer things well — for example, with good lighting.”
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What smart lighting solutions do Castagna and Genner recommend for the bathroom? “People want bathrooms that engage them, so they may want an accent light, a feature light or a sensor light that lights up their vanity or shaving cabinet once someone walks in,” they say.
Sink fixtures: Gessi Goccia, Retreat Design; wall covering and Antonio Lupi shower base system: Corian; flooring: engineered oak, Salvage
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What smart lighting solutions do Castagna and Genner recommend for the bathroom? “People want bathrooms that engage them, so they may want an accent light, a feature light or a sensor light that lights up their vanity or shaving cabinet once someone walks in,” they say.
Sink fixtures: Gessi Goccia, Retreat Design; wall covering and Antonio Lupi shower base system: Corian; flooring: engineered oak, Salvage
For a more dynamic look,
consider introducing colored LED lighting. This contemporary bathroom
features a color-changing backlit vanity that instantly lifts the look
and mood of this space, as well as an LED rainfall showerhead.
Countertop: Concetto in Gray Agate, Caesarstone
Countertop: Concetto in Gray Agate, Caesarstone
While McClelland loves the striking pairing of black grout and white tiles (as seen in this space), she predicts that colored grout alongside geometric shapes will become popular in 2015.
Tell us: What are your thoughts on the latest bathroom trends? Would you incorporate any of these design ideas into your bathing space?
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