Bathroom trends of 2013

For many people, their bathroom is their little haven and get-away from the rest of the world, a place for relaxation and pampering. 2013 bathroom trends are centred on this idea of luxury and sanctuary, bringing high end styling to every home.

Our favourite bathroom designs this year are incorporating rich stonework and tiling, beautiful elegant lighting and deep freestanding bath tubs perfect for long bubble baths. This year, much like last year, the idea of putting furniture in the bathroom where space is available is still very popular. Bathrooms are becoming a space for relaxation which whilst sometimes deeply private, can also be a lovely environment for sharing conversation with loved ones.

In the bathroom, practical lighting is a necessity – but that doesn’t mean aesthetically pleasing lighting solutions can’t also be used. Brass and gold have made a huge resurgence for 2013, so brass pendant lights or vintage styles will look on trend as well as providing necessary illumination. Brass and gold features are also seen in the metalwork of the bathroom, such as taps and faucet combinations being incredibly popular although not much has changed this year in sinks. The traditional elegance of white porcelain in various shapes from the conventional to more modern designs are working wonderfully well to provide contemporary luxury in the home.

Again, luxury is the driving force behind shower technology – shower head designs themselves are incorporating the latest techniques for temperature control, rain fall simulation and various pulse settings. Contemporary stone surrounds and tiling unite the look. This year, home bathrooms are tending to look more like high end spa facilities and give a real deluxe finish. Freestanding bath tubs epitomise opulence and glamour, combining modern fixtures and shapes with a wide range of more traditional fittings available. Under floor heating further augments the luxury appeal, keeping feet warm and also saving on energy bills too.

Fabric and accessories have got two main choices this year: subtle sheers are popular, particularly in linen fabrics for windows which allow natural light through but give privacy and obscured vision into the bathroom, whilst on the other end of the trend dramatic Russian balloon drapery in voluminous layers add excitement and in 2013, there is a huge variety of colour choice being seen in design. Bold patterned fabrics and Indian or Moroccan inspired prints are being turned into shower curtains as well as window draping, combined with solid colour towels and accessories to unite the look without overwhelming with pattern details.