7 Trends for Redesigning Your Bathroom this Summer
Are you looking for something new? A fresh look or a complete makeover? If your bathroom is in need of some TLC, redesign with these new trends in mind. Your bathroom is a space that will not necessarily get redecorated every season, so you don't want to do something so extreme it?ll be out of fashion in six months, but you can still keep your bathroom on trend. Here are some ideas for a fresh, comfortable bathroom space.
- Open Up the Master Bathroom
If you have a bathroom off the master bedroom then the convenience of the ensuite is often marred by the cramped conditions of the bathroom. The trend is an open-plan master bedroom/bathroom. Think about it; if you've spent a lot of money and time designing a bathroom with custom countertops and a freestanding bath, don't you want to see it? If you're not keen on opening up completely to the bedroom you could install large sliding doors so that you have the option of expanding.
- Feature Floor Tiles
You don't need a feature wall to make a statement in the bathroom ? a feature floor will do it instead. Bold, amazing tiles on the floor provide interest and colour and are useful for beautifying a small bathroom where there is no real wall space for tiles. If you have a large bathroom, setting a freestanding bath over a tiled area is a real statement-maker.
- Indoor Plant Life
Forget about tired pot plants and dusty moss, think of innovative ways to feature indoor plants in the bathroom. Designers have added a ?vertical garden? to the space by hanging potted plants or actually planting direct onto a special wall.
- Add a Freestanding Bath
A classic design tactic that is regaining popularity, the freestanding bath is a beautiful addition to a bathroom. Set on its own in the centre of the room, the roll top bath is perfect for making an impact. Decide whether you want a softly curved bath or a more angular tub ? both work well depending on the style of the bathroom and whether you want the tub to contrast or blend in.
- Fit a Huge Shower
Tiny cubicles are a thing of the past and large, walk-in showers are on-trend. Or you could choose a modern steam shower cubicle with plenty of space to sit down and relax. All-in-one'shower rooms are popular if you have the space and you effectively seal the walls and the floor.
- Sustainable Style
Water conservation and energy efficiency are key trends, as is the idea of using upcycled and recycled objects and materials in the bathroom. From countertops made from recycled glass to wall hangings and rugs constructed from natural fabrics and organic cotton, the trend is towards taking care of the environment within the home and further afield.
- Matching Bathrooms
A bathroom that reflects the rest of the home is not a new trend but it is becoming more prominent, with designers looking at how to make the bathroom more of an extension of the living room rather than a clinical, functional space.