If you are planning a bathroom refurbishment you’ll want your new room to have the wow factor every time you walk into it, but it also needs to stand the test of time and not look dated with faddish trends. Here we’ve compiled a list of the best bathroom design trends for 2020 which will give you the modern, on-trend look you desire now and will still look smart in a few years time.
1. Brass taps and fixtures
Polished chrome is a safe and easy choice but if you’re creating a modern designed bathroom then opt for brass taps and fixtures. The warm tones of the brass instantly make the room feel relaxing and comfortable. Brass taps may conjure up images of old-fashioned Victorian taps, but nowadays the sleekest of styles is available in a brass finish. As long as the tap style is modern, your brass will stand the test of time.
2. Statement showers
We’re seeing a trend for statement showers emerge with interesting colours and designs of tiles playing a big part in achieving this look. The trend for classic encaustic tiles is still strong and this clever installation has tiled the wall and floor of the shower in this timeless pattern guaranteed to cheer up your morning. If tiling the floor of the shower/wet area isn’t an option, then a really contrasting colour tile on the wall of the shower enclosure can make a bold and stylish statement. Choose a classic colour such as navy blue to ensure it still looks on-trend in years to come and enjoy the contrast with lighter colours in the rest of the bathroom.
3. Dark colours
Co-ordinating perfectly with the design trends for brass fixtures and statement showers is the trend for dark colours. You may not feel comfortable going for such a deep shade in a larger room of your home which you want to keep airy and spacious feeling – but in the bathroom dark tones can prove deeply relaxing. Not only dark blues, but greens work well with tiles evoking emerald and jade tones. Ensure the dark colour is paired with sleek, modern sanitaryware, fixtures and fittings to give a luxurious hotel feel everyone would love to have in their home.
4. Wooden finishes
If you want a spa-like feel to your bathroom space, the influence of Scandi style in our homes is ever-present. The use of wood finishes in the bathroom brings the outside in, which creates a peaceful, tranquil look and feel. To keep on-trend, and ensure the look is good for years to come, steer away from warm-toned woods that are orange or red toned, instead opt for lighter shades that will bounce the light around your room and lift your mood.
5. Industrial style shower screens
Crittal is one of the brands to have stood the test of time, in manufacture since the 1880s, and it’s renaissance in style terms is not going to end anytime soon. Embrace this look in your bathroom with a Crittal-style black panelled shower screen and team with black taps and fittings for a very slick designer look. Keep the rest of the bathroom light and bright with white or off-white tiles and paint and white sanitaryware.
6. Bathroom wallpaper
Wallpaper can bring colour, fun and design style to your bathroom. Particularly suited to cloakrooms where there won’t be much water splashing around, you can use wallpaper in a well-ventilated bathroom, although not behind sinks, bathtubs and showers without a tiled splashback in place. It can be sealed with matt decorator’s varnish.
I hope this guide to the 2020 bathroom design trends will inspire your ideas for your next bathroom, en suite or cloakroom project!