This Year’s Bathroom Trends – Big, Beautiful, and Luxurious!

Maybe the bathroom walls were carpeted when you bought the house. Maybe you carpeted them for safety when your youngest was born (because what’s safer than carpeted walls?). Either way, there is no question that carpet no longer belongs on walls. Gone are the days of Formica counter tops, oak toilet seats, plastic tile, and carpet anywhere in a bathroom. If you feel like you’re entering a previous era when you take a shower, it’s time to treat yourself to the luxury of a modern bathroom.

Bathrooms today are bigger and more luxurious than ever before. 2015 is about sleek, clean, and exquisite bathrooms with outside-the-box solutions for every dilemma. It’s about comfort and convenience and timeless design elements. It’s about you. Here, we’ve compiled the latest trends in bathroom design and function for your convenience.

Bright White

Bright white flooring, walls, vanities, countertops, tubs, and sinks with played down accents – such a soft grey accessory or wall color – are all the rage right now. And for good reason; white is relaxing, clean, and timeless. It takes full advantage of natural light and provides a solution for under lit bathrooms. It’s versatile; it can be changed effortlessly with new towels or accessories and almost any color imaginable is harmonious with white.

Breathtaking Views

The only experience more relaxing than soaking in a garden tub is soaking in a garden tub facing a breathtaking view. 2015 is about having your cake and eating it too. Creative solutions can provide privacy while maximizing your natural light and views with strategically placed windows. Whether it’s the ocean, the lake, city lights, or the mountains, it’s there to be enjoyed and we’re here to make it happen.

Enormous Showers

There’s no such thing as a shower that’s too big this year. Showers are less enclosed and more open, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation. Doors and curtains are a thing of the past; this year showers will be more open to the rest of the room and separated by floor to ceiling glass or walls with extended walk-throughs. Large showers also provide additional opportunity for unique design and often serve as a statement piece.

Fancy Fixtures

Fixtures that use less water and do more continue to trend. Touch screen thermostats, total temperature control to the degree, oversized shower heads, and customized full body rain showers characterize modern bathrooms. New technology truly allows for an unprecedented level of comfort; two people can utilize the shower at once and each set their own water temperature and pressure. No more taking turns under the hot water!

Shabby Chic

Antique, vintage, and eclectic accents are making a comeback. Burlap, lace, vintage mirror frames, and vintage converted-dresser vanities compliment nearly any décor and add a feminine, rustic feel. They make the bathroom feel less sterile and more romantic. Shabby chic accents are easy to find at antique stores and home décor stores and can often be refinished and painted to match your décor. For an ultra-glamorous look, consider an ornate chandelier over the tub. Not only does it make a statement but it also provides ambient lighting to promote comfort and relaxation.

Floating Vanities

Sleek, modern, geometric wall-mounted vanities are in! For an even more fashion-forward look, choose a natural material such as slate or wood. Floating vanities can be selected or customized to meet your needs. Need extensive counter space? There’s a floating vanity for that! Need hidden storage? There’s a floating vanity for that too! If you can dream it, a custom vanity to meet your expectations can most likely be created. This look is too cool to pass up and too versatile to rule out.

Living Wall

This may be the craziest but coolest thing trending right now. A living wall is essentially a wall of plant life inside the home. It adds texture and depth to the room and creates a relaxing ambience that can only be found in nature. A living wall may require some upkeep effort, but it’s still way cooler than your neighbor’s bathroom. Which makes it worth it in our book!

Accent Floor

Using bright, interesting tiles in a geometric pattern on the floor is huge right now. When the floor is your focal point, everything else can be downplayed. Intricate Indian or Southwestern tiles paired with soft greys and other neutral tones makes a statement. One thing to keep in mind is that edgy or bold design choices sometimes go out of style as quickly as they came in. This trend is for the risk taker.

Some other trends on the up-and-coming include using grout as design element, freestanding bathtubs, and use of natural materials. Most of this year’s trends, with the exception of the living wall and the accent floor, are sure to withstand the test of time. The trends are classic and timeless throughout, which means it’s a great time to invest in the remodel you’ve been dreaming about.

In summary, 2015’s bathrooms are all about you. They provide you with more room, more natural light, more incredible views, and more comfort. New innovations have made a shower feel like a spa appointment and a bath feel like an exotic retreat. They make you feel good. And who can put a price on that?