If you’re building a custom home in Salt Lake City, you’ve probably spent some time thinking about the bathrooms. As rooms go, they’re functional and practical, but that doesn’t mean they can’t also be places to relax and unwind. Even smaller bathrooms like powder rooms or half baths deserve some planning beyond the functional. These top bathroom trends are a great place to start planning your bathroom, master bath or powder room. Even utilizing just one or two can help make the room feel like a calming retreat.
Top Bathroom Trends
Calming Decor – Choosing decor that is soft, calming, beige, is a great way to turn the bathroom into a spa-like retreat. Of course you don’t have to go beige, but muted colors will make the room feel less harsh with all it’s porcelain. Soft window treatments, antique furnishings such as framed mirrors and light fixtures can make even the smallest of bathroom feel like they were made for a king, or queen. Don’t forget to include some practical features that provide comfort like a magazine rack or wall mounted tablet for easy access.
A Pop of Color – Now that you’ve designed your bathroom to be calming, a little pop of color can bring be inspiring and uplifting. Yellows, oranges and reds make wonderful pops of color in the bathroom.
Appliances – Depending on the size your bathroom, appliances are popping up for convenience sake. Coffee stations, stereo systems, even small refrigerators are becoming popular in bathroom design. Towel warmers and temperature controlled medicine cabinets are making their way into mainstream bathrooms now.
Practical Storage – You can never have enough storage space in the bathroom. Use vertical space for cabinetry going all up the wall. Place less used items in the top shelves. If cabinetry isn’t an option utilize shelving or furniture such as old wardrobes for beautiful storage options.
Aging in Place Considerations – No threshold showers and grab bars generously places around the room will be valued in the future. Skip the tub and just go with a no-threshold shower. It’s easier to get in and out of and it’s much easier to clean. It also makes the room appear larger than it really is, and the clean lines make it feel more neat and tidy, less cluttered.
Three Dimensional Tile – These beautiful textured tiles are all the rage right now because they are new, unique and beautiful. I’m not so sure how practical they are and cleaning could be annoying. Use with caution.
In Floor Heat – What used to be considered a luxury that only a few could afford has now become mainstream. In floor heating is that little bit of affordable luxury that will get your day off to a wonderful, and warm, start.
Multiple Showerheads – Why have just one when you can have many. Turn your morning routine into a cascading waterfall.
Fire – More and more homeowners are opting to incorporate a fireplace into their bathroom design. If you have the space, go for it. It’s a source of heat and provides a relaxing atmosphere to leave the day behind.
Pet Friendly – More and more homeowners are creating pet friendly bathrooms. While it might seems luxurious, it’s usually more practical. Adding a lower level hand held shower is not only great for bathing Fido, it’s helpful for those who need to sit while showering.