As another year is nearing the end, we have already started getting excited about the 2024 style trends. First up, 2024 Bathroom Trends.
With more and more of us spending more time working from home, and with an increased focus on mental health and self-care, the function of the humble bathroom is shifting. Where once upon a time it was a space for quickly getting ready and bickering siblings fighting over the mirror, it’s now more about creating a relaxing and almost-spa like ambience where you can calmly get ready for the day or take some time to unwind at the end of the day.
But how do we achieve this sense of calm and luxury you ask? Read on for the latest design predictions.
Biophilic design
It’s been well documented that spending time in nature is beneficial for mental health so it’s no surprise that we’re looking for more ways to connect us to nature whilst indoors. Biophilic design features that emphasises natural light, green walls and natural textures and warm tones are becoming increasingly popular. To tie into the biophilic design, cabinetry will continue to feature light-medium natural grains and textured wood.
Technology
While biophilic design aims to connect us to nature, we’ll also be seeing an increase in technology in the bathroom. Think baths with smart temperature control, toilets with seat warming and self-cleaning functions (yes please!) and even fridges to store beverages, medicines and make-up.
We’ve also seen and will continue to see heated towel rails installed. Might seem frivolous in our Queensland climate but heated towel rails actually help towels dry quicker in our humid summer months when nothing seems to dry!
Lighting
Bathroom lighting is also changing to adapt to the bathroom’s new function. We’ll be seeing a lot more decorative lighting as well as dimmable functions to go between function and ambiance; the light you need to get ready in the morning changes dramatically to what’s needed to get ready for bed for instance. We’re also seeing more and more people opting for back-lit mirrors and LED strips in the shower niche and under shaving cabinets for a cozy yet functional light option.
Tiles and wall treatments
To create that sense of luxury, we’ll be seeing wallpaper in bathrooms and powder rooms used as artistic features as well as pieces of artwork. And while patterned floor tiles continue to be popular, we’ll also be seeing a lot more large profile tiles to reduce the amount of grout lines for a more luxurious feel.
Tapware
When it comes to tapware, the recent trend of mixing metals is set to continue. Mixing warm metals (gold or brass) with neutrals such as black or white or cool metals (chrome or brushed nickel) with neutrals keeps the ambiance of the room without making it look off-balance.
To achieve that sense of spa luxury in the shower, we’re seeing a continued use of combined showers on rails with rain shower as well as separate ceiling rain showers matched with hand-held units. Double showers continue to be popular to give the bathroom an even greater sense of luxury.
There you have it; 2024 bathroom trends are all about creating a sense of spa-like luxury and bringing nature inside.
