The end of the year is on the horizon, which means it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. We make the same promises to ourselves every January, as we put our most determined feet forward and start the New Year preparing to lose weight, quit smoking and finally make the most out of our homes.
DBS Bathrooms may not be able to help you get to the gym three times a week, but can inspire you with the year’s most stunning bathroom design trends, so you can finally ditch the lime green sink basin and the leaking old shower head and create the bathroom of your dreams.
50 Shades of Grey
Shades of white and off white remained the most popular bathroom colour scheme choices of 2013, but the experts did see a significant rise in the number of people choosing grey. Greys create a sultry and intimate ambience in the bathroom, and choosing warm, red accessories can enhance the style for a stunning and contemporary end result.
Style and Simplicity
Elaborate bathrooms have seen resurgence in recent years but that is all coming to an end in the run up to 2014. Clean, simple elegance is what bathroom experts are expecting to gain momentum. Ample storage is a must to ensure surfaces don’t become cluttered and simple lines on furniture can help the room to feel spacious and light.
High Tech Bathing
Bath time just got a lot more entertaining. The role technology plays in our lives is growing every day as we’re glued to our screens at home and at work, carry our smart phones with us everywhere we go and now have tech in the bathroom too. Bulky TVs are a thing of the past; now we have sleek and stylish televisions that can be safely mounted on walls and double as mirrors to enhance your bathroom experience.
Green Living
Going green is more than just a trend; it’s a lifestyle shift that we’re all taking part in. Energy saving toilets are growing in popularity as they reduce the amount of water that is flushed down the toilet by using the latest dual flush technology. They can reduce the water in your flush by as much as 60%, which means good things for your bank balance and good things for the planet.
Hands Free
Home owners aren’t stopping at installing low-flow toilets, as low water use sinks are also set to make many an appearance in the bathrooms of Britain. New motion sensor faucets are a fantastic way to cut down your water wastage as they only run when activated, so there’s no chance of you forgetting to turn the tap off during your morning rush, and their sleek, stylish design is perfectly in keeping with contemporary bathroom trends.
An In House Oasis
Bathrooms are becoming more and more spa like, so if you’re re-vamping your space in 2014, think about adding a few splashes of luxury. Spa-esque touches to your bathroom are easy to achieve: replace dated shower curtains with sleek glass enclosures, replace overhead lights with warming mood lighting and add upholstered seating so you have somewhere relaxing to sit while you dry after a shower or bath.
Creating your dream bathroom can help you fall in love with your home all over again. Be inspired by the year’s design trends so you can design your own beautiful space in 2014.
This post was written by Emma Smith in partnership with DBS Bathrooms; bathroom cladding specialists that can help you bring sleek and stylish luxury to your home.