The Ultimate Uplifting Bathroom Trends For Spring 2018

Spring is almost in the air, so there couldn’t be a better time to start thinking about interior upgrades. You may be thinking about a blissful bedroom, a luxe living space or a luxuriously stylish kitchen, but don’t overlook the bathroom. Nothing compares in the home to our favorite place of refuge. The bathroom is where we kick off the day, and where we wind down at the end of it. It’s our sanctuary.

If you think your bathroom could do with a refresh, make a start with some of these uplifting bathroom trends. Put a spring in your step and turn your bathroom into a place of pure indulgence.

Antique brass and rose gold finishes

Chrome has been king of the bathroom for an eternity, but has it had its day?

If you are bored with chrome, you’ll be pleased to hear antique brass and rose gold are on trend for faucets, bathroom accessories and finishes. If there was ever a good time to upgrade your faucets and replace chrome with another metallic finish, it’s now.

Your spring bathroom remodel could be as simple as a lick of paint (see our paint colour trends below) and a faucet and accessories upgrade. Don’t be put off by your recollection of the gaudy brassware of days gone by. Used sparingly and in modern designs, metallic gold, rose gold and antique brass are truly bringing glamour back into bathroom design.

Standalone baths

One of the most dramatic improvements you can make to your bathroom is to upgrade your bath. The absolute star of baths for 2018 is the freestanding tub. Once a luxury only those with a huge bathroom could enjoy, there are now innovative freestanding bath designs that work equally well in small spaces. So whether your bathroom suits a compact slipper bath or a luxuriously large roll-top tub, a new standalone bath will catapult your bathroom from tired to fabulous in an instant.

Contrary to belief, it’s not all that complicated to replace a bath. It doesn’t have to cost you the earth either. You really don’t have to use an expensive bathroom designer to give your bathroom a makeover. The trick is to choose a beautiful designer bath and if you have the plumbing know how fit it yourself, and if not get your friendly local plumber to do it for you. Always check out your plumber’s credentials. There’s nothing better than a personal recommendation. Otherwise look for plumber reviews online. Checkatrade is a good place to start.

Digital showers

Digitalisation is becoming increasingly important in many areas of the home, from digitally controlled lighting and sound, to automated blinds, home temperature control and even precision temperature controlled showers. High tech bathroom solutions are making it to center stage in 2018. As more technologies and innovations are brought to market, automation is inevitable, so if you haven’t yet made the leap, 2018 is definitely the year to do it.

Digital shower technology allows you to control temperature and flow precisely, and puts an end to the sharp cold burst endured while an ordinary, non-digital shower warms up. Heaven! The Which digital shower buying guide sums up all you need to know if you’re ready to take the leap.

Compact furniture

Not everyone is blessed with a roomy bathroom. For those of you with limited bathroom space, you’ll be delighted to hear that it’s no longer an excuse for substandard or ill-fitting bathroom furniture. Sleek narrow-fitting furniture options are all the rage for 2018 and fabulous designs are giving bijou bathrooms the chance to shine luxuriously like never before. Small-scale luxury is on point for 2018.

Dark and sumptuous colour tones

Dark shades took the kitchen world by storm in 2017. Well now moody tones are making their way into the bathroom too. A bold hue in your bathroom is the single most transformative lift you can give it. Embrace the trend, even in small bathrooms. Be brave. We love Farrow and Ball’s Stiffkey Blue. Utterly dramatic, this is definitely a colour that will be bring oodles of intrigue to your bathroom.

Geometric or Moroccan-influenced tiles

Geometric patterns stormed the tile scene last year and the trend is set to stay around for 2018. Beautiful patterned tiles always look good in the bathroom, especially if kept to a minimum. A feature wall in the shower, tile flooring or even a stylishly designed border will give your bathroom a unique and stylish look.

With these gorgeous bathroom trends, planning a bathroom makeover couldn’t be easier. We hope your bathroom looks fabulous!