The bathroom is one of the less overt parts of our homes, but must not be overlooked, nonetheless, when it comes to our home design or remodeling endeavors. They say, the bathroom reflects the personality of its owners and could tell a thing or two about them.
You may want to check out these Top 2015 trends in bathroom design. It could make make you look like some cool and swanky owner.
Incorporate Some Trendy Features
Talk to your architect or interior designer to incorporate some of these up-to-date features in your bath. These include floating vanities, open-shelving, electric heated floors, trough sinks, innovative storage such as "drawer pullouts and rollouts to hold hair styling equipment", and freestanding tubs, according to the report of NKBA via Realtor.
Soak Yourself on Some Classic Tubs
According to NKBA, jetted tubs -- whether it is the whirlpool or air variety -- are not part of the latest trends. You may want to opt for the classic soaking tubs advises Bill Donohoe of Donohoe Design Works in the Los Angeles area. You also need to stay clear from beige fixture colors, as well, because they are losing some of their appeal this year.
Bring Out That Utilitarian In You
When we talk of design, we immediately think of the aesthetics aspect of things. However, top trends lately suggest keeping the user experience in mind when designing. Try to be more practical and think of functionality as much as beauty. The trendy bathrooms of today should incorporate easy-to-use, low-maintenance, and very accessible features.
Give It Your Personal Touch
Although you may want to keep up with the chic bathroom designs of your friends, modern bathroom design trends for 2015 should also be very personalized says Lushome. The interior decors and color combinations of your bathroom should reflect your signature style.
Go For Interesting Metallic Fixtures
Decorator's Wisdom recommends the use of metallic finish and colors in the design. One should opt for those "chrome, brushed nickel, and oil-rubbed bronze, not to mention a variety of different warm-colored coppery, brassy and bronze-y metals." The use of those bathroom fixtures made out of classic stainless steel is also part of this year's trend.
The Use of Grout As A Design Feature
"Grout is no longer purely a mundane, if essential, element of pulling a bathroom together," says interior designer Jasmine McClelland via Houzz.com.
She believes that colored grout, alongside geometric shapes, will hit it big this year.