Styles and Interior Bathroom Trends

| Saturday, June 30, 2012
By Amber Gibson


The most important area of our homes might be the bathroom, given the attention designers and homeowners pay to them. Innovations in style and function, in regard to bathroom material, color, and design, abound. Maintaining basic functionality while redesigning for modern tastes bring new functions to the bathroom. Home spas with steam showers and Jacuzzis are on the rise.

People want to relax after a tiring day, and instead of going to a spa they prefer to stay at home. To keep these needs in mind, modern appliances have been developed for the bathroom. Every year you can see new designs and inventions in terms of fixtures and finishing materials. You can see steam showers, water filter showers, saunas and much more.

Boring old tiles have undergone a lot of change, and new designs are really stunning and vibrant with color. Designers have abandoned the monotony of traditional pastels; now mauve, turquoise, sea green, coffee, and lemon colored tiles are available. Design motifs include more stripes and abstract geometrics rather than traditional floral patterns. Lighting fixtures have become essential to the new bathroom look also.

Walls are not made simple; instead alcoves are added to give light effects and to store various accessories. Mirrors are made in various ways, and old small types have been replaced with large wall mirrors. Showroom designers sometimes specially design the mirrors so they match the tiles. Floor and wall tiles are used in a compatible way in both matte and glazed finishes.

Glass Shelf designs are also in, creating smooth textures to make the bathroom look spacious. Decorative vases, flowers and crystal pieces displayed on open shelves add a more attractive look. Modified towel racks are specially designed; sometimes they are placed below the washbasin in a sleek design. Every magazine you see has more variety for bathrooms.

To get a good design for your bathroom, you can search websites as there is a huge collection available online. You can also get help from a designer for both new and old houses. Most of the showrooms display bathroom accessories in a layout form, which can also give you plenty of ideas. Always keep your requirements in mind including, size, color, material and fixtures, and your budget. However, you can create style even at low costs.




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