4. SHAPE: CURVES AHEAD

Hunt observes that homeowners are setting aside more square-footage for bathrooms, as they become places to rest and recharge. “This means more space for round, curvy forms that have a sensual, embracing effect,” says Hunt.

Elaine Lu of

Hong Kong-based studio Lim + Lu agrees. “Rounded shapes exude softness and playfulness, yet still offer a classical aesthetic for the bathroom,” she says.

Top picks include Victoria + Albert ’s Taizu (seen here), a bathtub designed by Hong Kong-based designer Steve Leung. Its large, curvaceous form is inspired by the ancient bronze and timber tubs that were popular during the Song Dynasty in China.

Dekton Natural collection Aura ultra-compact surface, from Cosentino; Étoile de Rex porcelain tiles, from Florim; Kaldewei Nexsys floorlevel shower surface with integrated waste channel, from W. Atelier

The vanity area of a bathroom in a residential project by Lim + Lu; Metropol faucet, from Hansgrohe