It seems like we’re endlessly mentioning the pandemic and its impact on interior design (and everything else), but it’s actually moved the needle on home trends, and shaped our design choices incredibly. Granted, and bathroom trends are no exception. Indeed, in 2022 bathrooms will be bigger than ever.
This, according to design experts, has led to a renewed focus on our bathrooms as sanctuary spaces within the home, with the rise of a trend for ‘spathrooms’ or spa-inspired bathrooms, the proliferation of botanical wallpapers, and the period. are predicting. Modern Style.
Below, the design authorities of Sanctuary Bathrooms, Crosswater, Homebase, Villeroy & Boch, Merlin Showers, BC Designs, and CA’ Pietra weigh in on the biggest bathroom design trends of 2022…
1. Bring in the Outdoors
Bringing the outdoors is a design trend that we have seen growing rapidly since the start of the pandemic, as we aim to introduce fresh and revitalizing aspects of nature indoors.
“With more time spent outside, we’ve realized what we’re missing indoors—an abundance of nature,” says Richard Tishurst, brand expert at Crosswater. “Think potted plants, natural materials and flamboyant botanical wallpaper.” A great example of this is the new Annie Sloan decoupage paper with amazing bird drawings from the Archives of the Royal Horticultural Society.
Green will continue to be a popular color for bathrooms in 2022. David Garner, retail and e-commerce manager at Villeroy & Boch, says: “Green evokes a natural sense of harmony and peace, so it’s no wonder it’s starting to flourish within designs. The bathroom is what many members of the family feel about. There’s an escape room.”
2. Japan
Japanese minimalism meets Scandinavian functionality in the popular ‘Japandi’ home trend, which will make its way into our bathrooms in 2022.
“Japandi – A contemporary bathroom idea that embraces a rich color palette, sleek styling, and incredible functionality for new comfort and a sense of hygge in the home,” says Richard.
Katie Fitzpatrick Digital says, “Some of the key features of Japanese design are the neutral main color palette, which is accentuated with black fixtures and brassware. Japanese style also relies heavily on the use of wood and its connection to nature. Is.” Marketing Manager at Marilyn Shaver.
3. Be Bold With Color
Polar opposite Japanese. Bold colors are a more general trend for the home as we begin to embrace more daring and bold design choices – evidenced by the fact that Google searches for ‘maximalist interior design’ have increased by 5,000 percent over the past 12 months .
Darren Allison, Director of Managing BC Design. “How we get color is also growing, our love for different tiles, from painted baths to colored ceramics, brassware, has certainly evolved and will continue to do so in 2022 and beyond.”
David at Villeroy & Boch says: “Colored ceramics are a trend that I see returning with a vengeance… Maybe not the avocado green or whisper pink that were so popular in the ’80s and ’90s, but we’re already making the statement. are starting to see a huge demand for colored ceramics. basins and even WC’s.”
4. Patterned Tiles
Another way to bring color to a bathroom is with tiles. In 2022 we will see tiled feature walls become more popular in bathrooms, being used in shower cubicles or behind sinks.
Ian Penney, Director of the Business Unit of Room Solutions at HomeBase, says: “If you’re looking for a simple refresh, tiling is a great way to go. We’ve launched a new tiling range with everything from fun patterns and bright colors . For deep and bold colors in all shapes and sizes. Tiling is a great way to inject character into a bathroom.”
‘Kit Kat’ tiles are also predicted to have a major impact on bathroom design in 2022. “Stick-like mosaic tiles, or ‘Kit Kat’ tiles as many people call them, have generated great interest in the home interiors market over the years and their popularity continues well into 2022 and beyond,” Says Grazie Wilson, Creative Lead at Ca’ Pietra. “They add depth and texture to a bathroom and they don’t compete with other patterns or prints.”
5. Period meets modern
Old meets new in this interesting 2022 bathroom trend that cleverly juxtaposes different design periods.
“We’re guessing that modern/period will be a big one to go bathroom in 2022. The trend is all about how successfully you combine the two styles,” says Darren of BC Designs. “The secret to making it work is in the mix. Just remember, opposites attract! Modern and traditional baths with sleek faucets. Period faucets with modern-sized sinks.”
“Our top product for making it work is a Painted Boat Bath. The classic shape adds a traditional element, while when painting it can bring out on-trend colors like the ink blue that are popular in your bathroom in the 21st century.”
6. Spathroom
The growing interest in spa-inspired bathroom ‘spathrooms’ will inform our design decisions in 2022, as we look more towards creating a luxurious home sanctuary.
“More people are choosing to move to walk-in showers and wetrooms instead of baths, while moving from smaller cubicles to much larger and larger enclosures,” says Paul. Showroom Manager and 3D Bathroom Designer at Sanctuary Bathrooms.
“With more time to be spent at home than ever before, the trend of spa-inspired bathrooms is on the rise,” says Richard. “The keys to creating a luxurious spa-inspired bathroom are minimal design, low lighting, luxurious bathrooms and high-performance showers. Since the home spa trend focuses so heavily on mood, neutral colors, clean lines, and natural materials are also essential. . ”
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