If you’re thinking about renovating a bathroom in your home and plan to sell, you should stick with the current trends. Even if you’re not planning to sell your home soon, it is good to know the current trends. Here is a list of 9 of the most prominent bathroom design trends that you need to be mindful of. *Updated for 2022
Add a Tiled Nook / Niche
Shower and Bathtub nooks are great for holding your shampoos, conditioners, and whatever else you put on your body. Recessed into the wall, a bathroom nook can add some much needed shelf space without detracting from the look of your new shower or bathtub. Get creative with accent tiles and you can create a beautiful fully functional addition to your bathroom.
A few shower & tub niches we’ve created.
Smart Bathrooms
Technology is rapidly invading bathrooms. Current trends point to the bathroom becoming increasingly smart. Utilize technology to enhance the convenience of your bathroom. For example, you can think about installing a smart toilet, built-in music, warming drawer/rack, waterproof television, and this is only scratching the surface. Modern day bathrooms are transforming into personalized day spas, and these improvements can help you feel relaxed.
Introduce a Vintage Look & Feel
Introducing a vintage look and feel to the bathroom is another hot trend. Homeowners are changing from chrome finishes to more warm accents such as gold and brass. When used as an accent color in fixtures and piping, one can bring a real luxurious feel. This look is making a comeback and for good reason as it can work with many different styles.
Gold is making a come back!
Shapes & Patterns
Bathroom tiles have seen an increase in the variety of shapes and sizes. No longer are Homeowners restricted to large format tiles or bland subway tiles. Some of the most trending shapes and patterns available out there include diamond, arabesque and hexagon shapes. These patterns aren’t restricted to the floor either as they make appearances on walls, ceilings, and back splashes.
Be creative with the shapes and patterns you use to great effect!
Cool Tones
Cool tones like blues, greys and whites are a popular trend for bathrooms. These colors promote feelings of calm and cleanliness. Homeowners are increasingly turning to their bathrooms to destress from the day. They want their bathroom to look and feel like a spa and a cool color palette can help with that.
Cool tones promote feelings of calm and cleanliness, both desired when creating a spa like bathroom.
Compact Storage Spaces
When working with a small space, it can be challenging to find adequate space for everything. Often daily necessities become a mess on top of an already small counter-top. That’s where compact storage spaces come into play. Having a clutter free, minimal bathroom is all the rage and having enough storage space is key. Compact storage solutions, hidden cabinets, wall shelving, under vanity storage are all ways you can stay organized and give your bathroom an open feel.
Storage is the name of the game when it comes to modern bathroom remodels.
Pops of Color
As homeowners stray further from gray tones, expect to see an increase in colorful accents added to bathrooms. Adding a dash of color in what has become such a bland room over the years can show off your creativity. Greens and blues are seeing an increase in use for their ability to insight calm and feelings of wellness. Adding just a pinch of color can draw the eye to something you want others to notice and can be used to make your bathroom unique.
The blue glass tiles add some color to this beautiful double shower. See more pictures
Be Bold With Blacks
During the past couple of years, people preferred going with grey colors when getting bathroom amenities. That trend has slightly changed. In fact, black has become the new grey. Therefore, you should think about purchasing black colored bathroom amenities, such as mirrors, vanities and light fixtures. If you are still hesitant to add such a dark color to your bathroom, gray is still a very popular trend.
Black vanities and fixtures are becoming increasingly popular.
Open Showers & Open Design
One of the largest trends in bathroom design is having an open and spacious look and feel. Homeowners want to feel relaxed in their bathrooms and not cramped by a small room. With the increasing popularity of compact storage solutions, more room is opened to expand the shower or bathtub. Many homeowners are taking this a step further by incorporating an open shower design. Having an open shower design allows you to build a larger shower without causing the space to look cramped. While some may not appreciate the perceived lack of privacy, one cannot argue that an open design does not help make the bathroom look larger.
Open bathroom designs are trending.