There is not better way to cool down or heat up your body during winter or summer, than taking a long, relaxing bath – which will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Bathrooms have evolved a lot over the years and we have seen nearly every trend, from traditional coloured bathrooms with flower motifs as a border, to ultramodern earth tone bathrooms with funky showers and sanitary ware. But what does the future hold for the world of bathrooms? What will be trendy in the year to come?
Andreas Lipinski, from Kaldewei, answered some of our questions to help us establish the trends that will be popular in the bathroom in 2011:
Q: What is going to be the most popular bathroom trends in 2011?
A: “People will focus on buying high quality sanitary ware, instead of cheap imports from China.”
Q: What is going to be the most popular colour schemes in the bathroom in 2011?
A: “Earthy colours have remained popular over the years and 2011 is no exception. Bold colours such as red and black will also be popular this year.”
Q: What shape, size and material sanitary ware will be popular in 2011 and why?
A: “The trends as far as shapes are concerned will remain the same as the previous year. Round; oval and square and rectangular shapes will thus be popular options for bathrooms in 2011. Large, luxurious baths will be very popular this year as bathrooms are designed to have more space.
Traditional materials such as ceramic en enamel will make a comeback as far as baths and basins are concerned. People will most definitely move away from mineral oil based composite materials like Corian, Plastic, Acrylic, cast Marble or Quarz etc. because a lot of people have had bad experiences with these new materials; they look great in the beginning, but they have no durability. An acrylic bath for example is usually already scratched when the plumber is gone and before it was used for the first time.
Enamel baths (either cast iron and enamel or steel and enamel) are much better options to choose and will last longer. These baths are scratch resistant, colourfast, UV resistant, heat and acid resistant.”
Q: Tell us a bit more about exciting new bathroom concepts in 2011?
A: “New houses will be built with more open plan bedrooms / bathrooms than ever before.”
Choosing bathroom accessories
Less is more:
Yes, you might like to fill your bathroom with everything you might need for a relaxing experience and you are welcome to do just that if you are able to prevent yourself from over-cluttering / crowding your bathroom. Do not overdo your bathroom accessories or you may have to compromise on the organized look of your bathroom. Bathroom accessories make bathroom environment more appealing and can be bought based on a theme that goes with your bathroom design and style theme. A simple bathtub accessory such as a rack that fits on one end of the bath can make the soap and bathing lotions easily accessible to you while bathing and is a good idea.
Replace unused items:
Throw out the old unused items and replace it with new and useful items. Functional bath accessories can help you to relax and add warmth and cosiness to your bath. Fresh towels kept neatly on a nearby towel rack ready to use after the shower or hanging on a towel holder in the bathroom wall cabinet are just priceless. Bathroom accessories also include aroma extracts and essential oils that soothe you with their fragrances as you massage them onto your body can occupy a place on your bathroom counters.
Funky ideas for trendy bathrooms:
Splashes of colour:
Add some colour to your bathroom by combining interesting colours. Choose fun cool and relaxing colours such as a striking blue, combined with crispy whites to add a coastal feeling to your bathroom. Decorate with cool blue- and white towels and some sea motif décor accessories.
Floral inspiration:
Add flower-power to your bathroom with one or two subtly placed plants. It will not only add some life to your bathroom, but will also add touches of nature and extra oxygen to this area of your home.
All-in-one inspiration:
If you have a bathroom that only has a shower, why not replace it with a bath tub that could also be a shower? This way you can get the best of both worlds. There are various types of hand- and temporary shower options available that can be utilised effectively with a bath that is cleverly placed.
A touch of Zen:
Spa-living has become quite a trend across the world, so why not invite some of these relaxing methods into your bathroom? Spa baths are very popular at the moment and is available in various shapes and colours. They contain jets that will leave you feeling happy and rejuvenated after a long, hot shower.
Once upon a time:
If you love to read, you must surely add a stainless steel magazine rack to your bathroom, filled with some of your favourite magazines. Place it where you can reach it when lying in the bath and you’ll be sure to spend more relaxing me-time in the tub.
Popular items for 2011
Multi-jet showers
The Aquatower 3000 multi-jet shower tower features four multi-jet body sprays, with 24 separate jets for an extra large spray pattern. With GROHE DreamSpray® inside, the multi-function shower head offers a choice of sprays – perfect for an invigorating shower in the morning or a relaxing one at the end of the day. The best-selling Relexa Plus hand shower provides a choice of spray patterns, while the inclusion of a thermostatic temperature control valve offers maximum comfort and safety.
Hands free soap dispensers
Hands may come into contact with millions of germs every day. But have you ever thought about those germs ending up on your soap pump? Your soap pump can harbour hundreds of bacteria. The DETTOL No-Touch Hand Wash System automatically senses your hands and dispenses just the right amount of soap that kills 99.9% of bacteria. The antibacterial hand soap is enriched with moisturising ingredients to care for your hands. Available in three premium fragrances: Hydrating Cucumber Splash, Cleansing Green Tea & Ginger, and Refreshing Grapefruit Essence.
LED lighting
Add some ambience to your bathroom with LED lighting options, which can be used all over the bathroom for special effect. There are various different light fittings available and in some cases individual globes are placed all over the ceiling or even in the floor. Do your bit for the environment and invest in LED’s.
Links
http://www.dettol.co.uk/no-touch-handwash-system/index.php
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Toronto Home Renovations on 21/03/2011