When it comes to redoing your home in the new year, you’re probably thinking of sprucing up your living room, your bedroom or even giving your kitchen some extra love and care. Bathrooms, on the other hand? Well, they find themselves at the bottom of the list.
Bathrooms are usually considered a very functional space, and therefore, are often neglected when it comes to design and décor considerations. But with the kind of trends on the horizon in 2022, that isn’t going to be the case for much longer.
From cross-cultural design and funky décor to a new-age emphasis on relaxation and refreshment, bathroom trends in 2022 are making way for a lot of creativity and fun. So, read on to find out the best trends you can use to spruce up your bathrooms in the new year.
Planet Chromatica – The Bathroom Edition
We weren’t kidding when we said that bathrooms in 2022 are in for some serious fun. Chrome ware is predicted to be a favoured accent in the coming year, anticipated to be used for visible piping, sink fittings, hardware and other décor elements in bathrooms.
Other metallic elements are also primed to be popular, according to design experts the world over. Borrowing from the copper trend that gained steam in 2021, metals of different hues and shades are going to make quite the appearance this year, giving bathrooms a lot of personalities, and a brand-new feel.
Another great part about this trend is that it facilitates sustainability and makes for a long-lasting design solution.
Make A Statement in 2022
Wallpaper is going to have a great year in 2022, being an efficient and unique way to lift any living space – bathrooms included. While wallpaper may seem like an unlikely solution when it comes to sprucing up your bathroom, it’s a quick and easy way to refresh the space and make it stand out.
The best way to incorporate this trend in the coming year is to pick a single wall and pair it with some statement wallpaper – think one of the funky floral or bold artistic prints we mentioned in our “2022 wallpaper trends” article.
Instead of painting a wall and dealing with the maintenance hassles that the process brings, use wallpaper to make your bathroom pop.
Japan x Scandinavia – A Cross-Cultural Experience
A trend that is sure to become extremely popular in the coming year is the minimalism found in Japanese and Scandinavian designs. It has a name, too – Japandi style. This type of interior design combines the functionality of Scandinavian design with the minimalism and organic look of Japanese interior design.
This trend is primed for success in the coming year because it focuses on two important priorities for most these days – multifunctionality and efficient use of a space and sustainability (something that minimalism supports).
With its rounded edges and sleek design, aesthetically too, this style does wonders for a calm and serene environment. Elements that are commonly used in the Japandi style are buffed out matte wood, neutral tones and textures, pebbles and other forms of cooling stone, indoor plants, and open spaces.
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Rustic is Calling in 2022
Rustic, earthy and organic tones and textures are calling in the year 2022. From browns and whites to rust orange and deeper, neutral shades of green, yellow and blue, bathrooms are going to bask in grounded tones this coming year.
A colour palette such as this one, works great for trends like minimalism, and also creates a calm and peaceful environment. Consider doing up your entire bathroom in shades of neutrals or switch it up by combining complementary neutral shades. A colour palette like this one doesn’t mean that you can’t experiment with vibrancy.
In fact, a combination of neutrals looks classy and sleek, and facilitates a relaxing environment that one can feel truly refreshed by.
Don’t Lose your Marbles
Jokes apart, the use of marble and other stone in bathrooms is going to make quite the appearance, according to many in the field of interior design. One of the biggest reasons for this is that it is a long-lasting and efficient solution to sustainability – a priority we all know is taking precedence in the coming year.
Aside from being a sustainable and eco-friendly material to work with, marble, granite and other forms of stone give any space they’re incorporated in a unique and sophisticated look. Using materials such as this one in your bathroom will also keep the space cool as stone usually absorbs heat.
Stone can be incorporated in many ways – sink fittings, slabs for the wall, backsplashes for your shower area and a whole lot more.
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See? Bathrooms can be a whole lot of fun to redo. And, these trends are the perfect way to get started on that journey in the new year. If you’re still having starting troubles, that’s okay. The team of buzzing, creative and enthusiastic interior design experts at HomeLane are here to make things easier. Get in touch and rock those new bathrooms!
