2022 Bathroom trends

2022 Bathroom trends

This month we’re talking bathroom trends! We’ve been receiving so many enquiries for bathroom and ensuite renovations that we thought we’d talk about the 2022 bathroom trends on the Sunshine Coast that we’ve been seeing – in our renovation projects and from our suppliers.

TAPWARE

One of the biggest trends we’ve been noticing (and love!), which you have probably noticed if you’re following us on Facebook  and Instagram, is gold tapware and accessories. When it comes to gold, there are few different finishes; there’s the blingy gold or brass or for a more sophisticated look, brushed brass or brushed gold.

And gold tapware and accessories are surprisingly versatile! We love it against white tiles and timber features for a modern, clean look but pair it against dark grey or black tiles and benchtops for some bathroom drama (and we don’t mean the kind where your kids are fighting over the mirror!). But don’t stop there! Gold tapware also works wonderfully with pastels such as pinks and aqua and even pale greys but equally as well with bold colours such as teals and navy blues.

But if gold is not your thing, brushed nickel is also becoming increasingly popular. Like the brushed gold, it offers a more sophisticated and polished look than the traditional chrome. And just like traditional chrome it has that timeless look but with a more modern feel. And for those of us that are practicality-conscious, brushed nickel doesn’t show water spots and marks less easily than chrome. Brushed nickel also tends to look good with most bathroom styles.

FEATURE WALLS AND TILES

Another feature we’re seeing more and more of is the use of VJ Panels as feature walls. Not only does it look stunning but it’s also a cost-effective way to save some cash as it saves you from tiling that area. We’re definitely not recommending VJ Panels in the shower but installing it as a feature wall/splashback behind your vanity cabinet and mirror will create that modern yet “hygge” feel everyone is talking about.

When it comes to tiles, we seem to be moving away from the pastels that we’ve been seeing in the past few years. More earthy and natural feel and textures like timber tiles, terrazzo and travertine are becoming increasingly popular. Marble continues to trend – both large slab-like tiles and the smaller variety.

VANITY AND STORAGE

We’ve been seeing wall-mounted vanities for a while now and their minimalist elegance continue to dominate the 2022 trends. These are especially helpful in smaller bathrooms where the space under the vanity can help create an illusion of space. In terms of the look of the vanity, it all depends on the style of bathroom you are trying to achieve, ie. Industrial, Hamptons, spa sanctuary, scandi etc.

But if there is one thing that never dates when it comes to vanities, it’s storage! But storage isn’t just limited to vanities. Mirrored shaving cabinets come in many different shapes and sizes with clever storage solutions. We’re seeing a lot of curved mirrors such as arches and oblongs in our own renovations.

BATHS, BASINS AND SHOWERS

When it comes to baths, free-standing baths are definitely more popular than the traditional drop-in baths. However, while the free-standing baths can be a show-stopper in any bathroom, depending on the space available, cleaning around them can be an issue (again for those of you who like to be a bit more practical about these things). This is where the more traditional drop-in baths start winning votes. But if you really like the look of a free-standing bath but are short on space, we’ve found that back-to-wall free-standing baths work really well. They give the look of a free-standing bath but by having one long and short straight edge, it can be installed flat against the wall. This has been a popular choice with a lot of a clients in units with smaller spaces but where the client still wants the impact of a free-standing bath.

Wet rooms also continue to be popular along with walk-in showers and double showers. We’ve definitely seen a move away from small cubicle showers with many clients even choosing to remove baths from their bathrooms altogether to create a larger shower.

When it comes to basins, we’re seeing a lot of above-counter basins, with round ones being the most popular. While we’ve mostly been installing white ones, there are a lot of popular colour options out there such as navy, olive greens and pastels. Again, this is where the style of the bathroom you are trying to achieve comes into play.

STYLING

Styling is not just for your bedroom or living area. As we’re spending more and more time at home, we’re increasingly focusing on making every space of our homes a space that makes us feel happy and relaxed. Plants and greenery along with the token candles are making a huge splash in the bathrooms (pardon the pun!). But the fun doesn’t stop there! We’re also seeing cute lite bath side tables and vanity stools to brighten up the space as well as a variety of rugs and mats (don’t be limited to the traditional bathroom toggle mats!).

So those are the bathroom trends of 2022 that we’ve seen so far and we love what we’re seeing. There are so many options from colours, textures, finishes and materials.

We’d love to have a chat to you and your bathroom dreams. Just contact us to book in for a free quote visit.