10 of the Latest Bathroom Design Trends
Back to Nature in the Bathroom
Long gone are the days when bathrooms were purely utilitarian spaces. Modern bathrooms are havens of self-care and personal indulgence where you can be inspired to unwind, relax and rejuvenate, spending quality “me time” behind a closed door.
The latest 2024 bathroom design trends clearly reflect this shift in attitude with busy people demanding a bathroom which offers a spa-like experience that’s not just luxurious and lovely to look at, but also reflects a focus on nature, sustainability and technology.
Here are ten points to ponder when it comes to creating a dream “spathroom” in 2024:
- Earthy & Organic Tones & Elements
The latest look for bathrooms shifts away from the stark, shiny and sterile and embraces the warm and natural. Earthy tones like beige, brown and shades of green create a sense of calm. Introduce organic materials like wood, stone and bamboo to bring the outdoors in. - Embrace Biophilic Design
Bathroom biophilia may be a new buzzword, but the concept is as old as time. It means creating a bathroom that soothes the senses and is infused with the restorative power of nature. This is achieved holistically by planning everything from the lighting and acoustics to textures and plants in order to mimic a natural environment to promote health and well-being. - Vintage Country Charm
Another popular look for bathrooms right now is a fusion of rustic farmhouse style with chic modern fixtures. It sounds discordant but works surprisingly well. Think freestanding clawfoot tubs with sleek mixers, shiplap walls with minimalist fixtures, and vintage light sconces illuminating a modern vanity unit. - Make a Shower Statement
Showers are a big deal in bathroom design, and roomy walk-in showers reign supreme. Shower systems make a statement with rainfall heads, steam functions, and concealed valves – anything to promote the spa-like experience and atmosphere. Showers are best hidden behind fluted shower screens and be as secluded as possible. - A Mix of Metals
When it comes to bathroom plumbing, chrome taps and bathroom hardware is no longer the only game in town. Bathroom designers are going for the bold and beautiful, mixing their metals to create a layered and visually interesting look. Matte black tapware can be paired with brushed gold hardware and copper accents, alongside nickel bath fillers. - Wall Mounted Taps
Wall mounted taps not only look neat and tidy, but they are easier to clean, open up counter space and add to the spa ambience of a modern bathroom. - Have it hanging
Modern bathroom furniture trends are all aimed at saving space and minimising dirt traps. This means a big rise in popularity in wall hung toilets and vanity units, raised off of the ground. Concealed toilet cisterns also add a free-flowing look for contemporary bathrooms. - Getting Smart in the Bathroom
Tech is transforming bathrooms just as it is everywhere else in the home. Discover hygienic touchless toilet flush plates, voice-controlled showers, vanity units with built-in Bluetooth speakers, and smart plasma mirrors with backlit LED. New innovations seem to arrive on the scene every day to enhance bathroom comfort and convenience. - Indulgent & Feature-Rich
The watch-word for the latest bathrooms is “spoil yourself”. There’s no holding back when it comes to adding luxury elements for personal pampering. Designers are making full use of things like infrared saunas, towel heaters, massaging shower heads, soaker tubs, heated floors and steam showers. - Sustainable & Eco-Friendly
No respectable bathroom designer in 2024 would turn a blind eye to the need for environmentally friendly principles being incorporated into contemporary bathrooms. There are plenty of ways to make bathrooms more eco efficient, like plumbing systems that reduce water consumption, using recycled materials for things like countertops, fitting toilet/basin combination units that recycle water from the handbasin to flush the toilet, and using low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paint.
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