Bathroom trends go green

NEW BATHROOM ACCESSORIES SQUARER Some innovative ways to create storage in even the smallest of spaces.

Bathroom-by-Design director Heather Darby recently visited the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Italy where leaders in Italian furniture design showcase their latest collections alongside the latest in kitchen and bathroom trends.

Darby explained her insights about where bathroom and home design is moving in 2019 and beyond.

One of the most significant observations was the fact that green is making a statement – everything from fabrics through to shower dividers, bold tiles, and even green baths.

The trend also transcends through to accessory usage where plants maintain their popularity as key décor embellishments and visual backdrops – both real and artificial, light and dark hued.

Another interesting innovation she noted was engineered taps.

“Designers are placing emphasis on the shaft from the basin to the head of the tap and using various colour options, like rose good, brass, grey steel and chrome (a trend Bathroom Butler has embraced).”

Darby highlights a key style trend along the industrial type.

Shower heads that look like poised, angle lamps have proven popular, which she suggests may see trends move towards more angular, funky and defined bathroom designs for the more courageous homeowner or designer

“Dividing screens are most definitely leading the charge as far as trends go, which aligns to the continued recognition of modern apartment style living where large, open living spaces are separated by screens as opposed to physical walls,” she said.

“This allows occupants more freedom when deciding the use and size of each space.”

Bathroom designers are being challenged even as they showcase interesting and inventive ways to create storage space, especially in smaller homes.

“Creative ways to make storage space in small areas proved popular and I believe will be the driving force of the future of design,” she concluded. – Bathroom butler