The 5 Most Popular Bathroom Trends

This year, we are making a point of bringing smart, functional solutions into bathrooms. Under-basin solutions, smart storage that maximises usable space, shelves and built-in cupboards will feature frequently. For basins and toilets, space-saving wall-mounted designs are among the most important steps.Rounded forms are also coming to the fore as a way to make small bathrooms feel more spacious. You might consider enclosing existing beams in rounded column forms, choosing curved and oval lines for furniture and other bathroom products, and balancing them with rectangular tiles.

The preference for natural materials takes centre stage in all its glory this year. A raw wood appearance, for example, is a trend we particularly want to see in bathroom furniture. Wood is an essential part of a natural material palette, but this is a time to favour its visible texture over painted alternatives.Concrete and stone textures, along with black, white and cream marble, are good companions for wood. Emphasising the appearance of texture across these materials, the year’s trends invite a rich, layered palette. You could choose concrete for the wall behind wooden bathroom cabinets and complete the surface beside the basin with marble. For those looking for an alternative to marble, marble-look ceramic tiles offer a much more practical option.

Keeping water at a constant temperature with smart shower systems, saving water with sensor-operated flushes and taps, creating softly lit spaces that prioritise daylight with recessed lighting, and enjoying the convenience of touch-controlled, self-cleaning products to reduce chemical use are all important.

This year, we can set aside the safest colour choices in our bathrooms. White and black still have their place, but combining them with strong, vivid colours is a particular recommendation for 2024. Coloured tiles that pair with white bring designs to life through combinations that move away from uniform treatments across floors and walls.Coloured matt basins, bronze and gold taps, and colourful tiles with geometric patterns are among the year’s rising choices. Expect to see amber, terracotta and yellow shades frequently. When combining colours, you can also bring together tones that create a sense of space and experiment with a graduated effect.

With bathtubs taking a back seat and investment shifting towards shower areas, saving water and space becomes increasingly important. The trends highlight choosing environmentally friendly products and materials, and cleaning with natural ingredients to help products last longer.Bathroom plants that bring you closer to nature can be a finishing touch, creating a welcoming, environmentally conscious look. You can also personalise your bathroom with small accessories used elsewhere in the home, giving these items a new purpose.