Bathroom Design Trends for 2019

05 Dec

Coming up to the end of a year and the start of a new one, it is important to observe the current market trends which are becoming more constant and relevant in people’s home.  Each year bathrooms trends often comprise of some new ideas as well as few resurrections of older designs.  2019 is no different and at BATHLINE, we have selected a few trends for this upcoming year which we believe will create a sense of luxury, functionality and value to your home.

Natural materials

The importance of natural materials in your bathroom is not to be understated.  Using natural element materials such as concrete, granite, metals, stone and wood not only add atmosphere but draw attention creating a WOW factor.

Halo Culcutta Tile Range available from BATHLINE.
The importance of natural materials in your bathroom is not to be understated.

Materials do not need to be applied to permanent fittings but can be introduced in the form of bathroom accessories like trays and soap dishes. Coloured marble will definitely become more prevalent as 2019 progresses.

Coloured Metallic Brassware

For years chrome has been king, being the supreme and only choice for bathroom design.  However a revolution is taking place with coloured metallic brassware emerging as an exciting trend in bathroom and interior design.

Crosswater MPRO Metallic Brassware available from BATHLINE.
Crosswater MPRO Metallic Brassware available from BATHLINE.

Using coloured metallic brassware in your bathroom allows your brassware to become the focal point of your room, creating a stylish and luxurious feel that will be the envy of your friends.  No long an afterthought in design, your bathroom brassware is the essential ingredient to the co-ordination of your bathroom.

Aqualla Fuse Black Drench Shower available from BATHLINE bathroom showrooms.
Aqualla Fuse Black Drench Shower available from BATHLINE bathroom showrooms.

Embracing brass, bronze, gold or matte black brassware provides a stand-out feature and blends into contemporary or traditional bathroom design whilst also perfectly complementing a monochrome colour scheme.

SMART Bathrooms

The future is here. With the advancement of SMART technology, bathrooms are moving into the digital age at an astounding rate.  Digital showers, SMART Mirrored Cabinets, Toilet Showers and SMART Lighting are just a few of the technologies that are bathrooms.

Aqualisa Q Digital Shower Control
Aqualisa Q Digital Shower Control available from BATHLINE

Utilising Bluetooth, Wi-Fi technologies and synchronising with Alexa, Siri and Google your bathroom can now be controlled from you smartphone and provide you with the ultimate unique bathing and washing experience.

The Geberit Aquaclean Mera Toilet Shower available at BATHLINE
The Geberit Aquaclean Mera Toilet Shower available in BATHLINE bathrooms showrooms across Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man.

Plants

The simple act of adding plants and shrubbery to you bathroom can do wonders to the atmosphere and your health.  Naturally beneficial, plants create more oxygen and produce a calming feeling and a sense of serenity and tranquility.

Greenery is a great addition to your bathroom.
The simple act of adding plants and shrubbery to you bathroom can do wonders to the atmosphere and your health.

Plants provide a decorative, aesthetic and unique décor which provides a reality of oneness with nature.  They brighten up your bathroom, adding depth and softening corners, creating a truly natural atmosphere that generates a sense of openness which goes beyond your bathroom’s dimensions.

Lighting

It is important to let your light shine in your bathroom.  Creating the right amount of illumination is paramount to the realisation of a great bathroom design.  Encompassing features such as back-lit mirrors, under-shelf lighting and wall-mounted accessories make for effective but inconspicuous lighting generating atmosphere and harmony.

The HIB Alpine Mirror available from BATHLINE Bathrooms.
Creating the right amount of illumination is paramount to the realisation of a great bathroom design.

Bathrooms should be offer well-lit and dim options depending on your specific requirements becoming a place to re-energize and cleanse the soul. Treat yourself to some new mood lighting for a relaxing feel and use candles to dictate the tone of the room.  Clever use of light can make even a small bathroom look more spacious. Ensure your mirrors are positioned to reflect light into the room.

Summary

For more help and advance on the latest bathroom trends, please contact your local BATHLINE bathroom showroom or book an appointment to see one of our design team members.