Top 10 Bathroom Trends for 2022
/We are whisking you into 2022 with the Top 10 Trends you will want to incorporate into your next Bathroom Renovation.
Tranquility and respite loom large as we slowly exit the days of the pandemic, and we experience more life outside the house, but still crave the cocoon of “home”, to recharge & reset.
Some of the trends are fashion-focused, while others point straight at better living.
Biophillic Spaces
Biophilic Interior Design means incorporating nature into our indoor environment. It comes from the word Biophilia – meaning Love of Nature. Biophilic Design focuses on creating a calming space with a visual connection with nature while improving wellbeing, health and productivity.
The term translates to the “love of living things’ in Ancient Greek.
These spaces make us of natural materials, like wood, water, greenery & natural light.
2. Wet Room
Creating an all-in-one wet experience has become increasingly popular year after year. The shower & tub are in one space ( sometimes toilet too ), which is tiled from floor-to-ceiling. The entire area is meant to accommodate water & therefore outfitted with water-proof fixtures & accessories.
The Wet Room piggy-backs onto the biophilic design idea, creating a totally immersive experience with water. No hard lines between contrived “areas”, the entire space is usable and fluid and creates a natural, boundless environment.
3. Statement Sinks
Bold colour, shape and texture are all on the menu when it comes to the lav. Why go simple white when there are so many punchy options on the market now? Enameled Steel, Coloured Concrete and painted Stone, are all materials of choice. Even hand-painted artistic options, as little works of art.
By British Company “Kast”
4. Pale Blue
A true “colour” to add to the beloved natural palette ( white, black, natural )…..pale blue is showing up everywhere as the accent colour of choice. We are seeing it in tiles, sinks, and even ceramic fixtures.
We love the idea of a soft blue handmade tile …… it’s just enough kick to take the bathroom design to the next level, and soft enough to harmonize with neutrals without being a fiery statement unto itself.
5. Hexagons ( still )
This trend is persisting and showing up everywhere ! From mirrors to tiles, to Wallpaper prints and more. Hexagons lend a “deco” feel to the bathroom, and harken back to more Glamourous styles from the 80’s or even the 40’s !
6. Freestanding Sinks
This is a real statement ( and may we note, not one you want to make if you are desperate for counter space/storage ). But, in a powder room or guest bath, how fantastic !? We are seeing freestanding columns built of wood, steel, metals, limestone and porcelain. The look is super mod, clean lines, simple.
7. Copper Finishes
Speaking of metals……
We have seen a lot fo Gold, Burnished bronze, and even Rose Gold……now Copper seems to be taking it’s turn. The rust/brown undertone of this metallic is so nice and warm…..we’re envisioning it paired with baby pinks, soft greens, and luxe matte black…
8. Heated Floors
Comfort is always in style, right ? There’s honestly nothing nicer that feeling toasty in the morning…especially during these coming months. We’ve installed heated floors so much over the years, and every client always says that they are “sooooo glad” they made the decision to add them. So much so, that they don’t even know how they lived without them in the past !
Although not a NEW trend, we see this coming to be a staple of bathroom design, rather than a perceived “upgrade”.
9. Modern Victorian
Intricate patterns and shapes, and beautiful details are the quintessential to Victorian styling. Throwing in unexpected colours, or contrasting style elements ( think Art Deco mirrors, punchy colours, and unexpected prints ), takes this style to a new, modern level.
10. Wallpaper
Wallpaper, officially “back in style”, can quite literally transform a basic bath to a Style Haven. Shown here, a simple ivory & black check pattern, elevates the BNW Basic bath with a layer of intentional style. Here the drama is in the pattern. Alternately, you can choose a bold print that offers strong colours, loud prints, even a mural. Wallpaper can be done above 1/2 wainscotting, or floor-to-ceiling, or even just as a feature wall, if you don’t see yourself committing fully.
