If you have been stuck at home for the best part of 2020 and staring at the same four walls, there is a good chance that you a ready for a room makeover or two, and your bathroom is a great place to start.
Bathrooms, as you would expect, are subjected to a lot of moisture. This can lead to discoloured grout, sealant and ceilings, as well as peeling paint or wallpaper. Read on for the top 2020 bathroom trends we’re loving so far.
What’s trending in bathrooms in 2020?
Trends come and go, and the new decade has brought with it brand new trends, as well as borrowing some from past years. Current bathroom design trends include:
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Curved mirrors
Gone are mirrors with angular designs. They have been replaced by round and oval designs. Not only exclusive to the bathroom, this new style of mirrors is perfect for rooms all around the house.
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Free-standing bathtubs
Although free-standing baths have been on trend for some time, the newer styles are much more contemporary, such as slipper-type baths that enable you to take long, deep, luxurious baths.
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Vanity units
Storage is an issue for many households, especially in the bathroom. Free-standing or wall-hung vanity units can be fitted with a variety of sink styles depending on your chosen design and enable shampoos, shower gels, and even cleaning products to be stored out of sight.
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Double sinks with vanity units
No longer reserved for posh hotel rooms and country piles, double sinks with vanity units are perfect when more than one person needs to use the bathroom at one time.
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A splash of Edwardian glamour
Edwardian-style wash stands and radiators/towel warmers with chrome frames are back in style. Pair with marble tiles for a classic, stylish look.
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Embrace your inner Italian
Terrazzo tiles, although costly, provide a natural and sophisticated style to any bathroom. Match accessories such as toothbrush and cotton wool holders in Terrazzo-style design and pair with natural-coloured towels.
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Crittall
Crittall has been back in fashion for a couple of years now and it’s not going anywhere! Once just for windows, Crittall is used more and more for interiors to bring an industrial-chic to the home. Recent trends see Crittall-style shower screens being used in bathrooms and en-suites.
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Rainfall showers
Usually only seen in hotels and spas, rainfall showers and shower heads provide that luxury spa sensation in your own home.
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Metro tiles
Although metro tiles have been in fashion for a few years, this is a trend that will be here for quite some time. Available in an array of colours, there’s a metro style to suit your scheme.
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Be brave with colour
From tropical prints to rich colours – a bathroom, although small, can take a bold and vivid colour scheme, and is perfect when paired with the current trend for brass fittings.
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Waterproof wallpaper
Although not the first thought when decorating bathrooms, waterproof wallpaper can add a splash of colour without having to retile.
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Cladding
If you have ever checked out home accounts on Instagram, you will have noticed cladding is back in a big way – from sitting rooms to bedrooms, dining rooms to even bathrooms. Choose PVC bathroom cladding which has been specifically designed for use in the bathroom.
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Black and white never goes out of style
Monochrome is back (it probably never left). Black and white patterned flooring paired with white walls and black fittings brings this style bang up to date.
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Make your basin the star
With an array of designs from glass to mosaic, patterned to matte black you can make your basin the focal point of your bathroom.
What colour bathroom fittings are in style?
No longer do you have the choice between chrome or chrome for your bathroom fittings. As bathroom fixtures have evolved, so have bathroom fittings. There’s so much choice – traditional, ultra-modern, industrial – whatever your style, there’s a fitting to choose from. The biggest trends for bathroom fittings in 2020 are:
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Brass
Another trend that’s getting another outing, brass provides a warmer look than chrome and provides an elegant but modern look.
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Matt Black
Whether you are going for industrial or monochrome, matt black taps, showers, radiators and accessories will help you achieve this look.
Trends for small bathrooms
Small bathrooms can soon look cramped and more often than not, don’t have enough storage. Below are just a few tips on making the most of your bathroom when it’s on the small size whilst keeping on trend.
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Wall-hung vanity and storage units
Keeping the floor clear will give impression of having more space by opening up the floor.
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Clever storage
Use clever storage solutions such as creating recesses in the wall around the bath/shower.
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Ditch the bath
If you don’t need one, then you could ditch the bath and replace it with a walk-in shower enclosure. It takes up less floor area than a bath, giving you more space.
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Smart LED Lighting
Use smart LED lighting for lighting under wall-hung vanity units and storage units to give the illusion of space.
Bathroom trends to avoid
The above are just some of the top trends of 2020, but what about trends to avoid? Here are just a few:
Over-sized, whirlpool bath tubs.
Where saving water is high priority, many people who have had them installed rarely use them because of the amount of water required to make them work effectively.
Carved mirrors.
Overly fussy and hard to keep clean.
Poor tap positioning
Taps positioned in the middle of the ‘long side’ of the bath. If anything goes wrong and they need to be mended or replaced, they are extremely hard to access and may require the bath being removed.
The Greatest Showman
2020 is all about classy, sophisticated or pared-back looks, so avoid anything that is too ‘showy’ such as fancy chandeliers or fittings. These soon lose their appeal and you will be wishing that you had gone for a more streamlined look.
Floating sinks
Where space is an issue, you may think floating sinks will give you more space when in fact they are much larger and take up more room than many other sinks.
Ready to start your next bathroom project?
Contact Montagu Property Services
Once you have chosen the style of bathroom that’s right for you, you need a bathroom installation service that you can trust. Montagu Property Services provides a comprehensive bathroom design and fitting services to properties in London.
With over 40 years’ experience, we have the skill and dedicated tradespeople to handle your bathroom installation. At the beginning of the process, we will appoint a dedicated project manager who will liaise with you throughout the job.
If you would like to speak to us about your bathroom installation project, or have any questions, please call us on 0207 723 5463 between 8am and 6pm, or email us.
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