Keeping up with the latest interior design trends is top priority for many people who take pride in their homes and aside from the living room and dining area, which is the only room in the house that all guests are guaranteed to use at least once? The bathroom. Having a beautifully designed bathroom that is up-to-the-minute with regards to the latest trends and styles is one way to convey to your guests that you are extremely house-proud; take a look at Bella Bathrooms’ expert guide to the biggest interior design trends for 2014, and see if you can impress your guests as a result.
Angular, modern, architectural white-on-white is going to be huge in 2014. White never really goes out of style, especially in bathrooms; it simply comes back in another incarnation, whether it is a vintage white freestanding bathtub or an all-white wet room that creates an illusion of endless space. 2014’s white offering is sharp, angled and contemporary, with a structural, almost sculptural feel. Don’t be fooled into thinking every piece has to be white though; combine the strong white pieces with wooden accents and work different textures into your room.
If the idea of all that white is off-putting, bring some monochromatic themes into the room and use some heavy graphic black prints and accents to tap into yet another theme of 2014. Bold, geometric black and white images look fantastic in a bathroom setting, giving the room a modern look without appearing too sparse and minimalist. Those interested in high fashion on the catwalks will be well placed to integrate this look into their homes; take inspiration from Chanel, Stella McCartney and Proenza Schouler and watch how this monochrome marvel transforms your bathroom.
Leaving specific colour trends aside, the biggest theme for the next year will be one with a bold Asian influence. Think eastern-inspired fabrics in magenta, gold, purple and orange, bone-inlay and wooden lamps and side tables and exotic embellishments. Though many people picture bathrooms as clinical and white, this trend involves incorporating a lot of tactile and different textures; wood, natural stone, wicker and bamboo all enhance this look to no end.
Botanicals and florals have been a huge theme in recent years and it shows no sign of fading into 2014; great news for those who have already adopted this trend in their bathrooms! Next season the florals get a little more moody; rather than light, neutral backgrounds opt for navy, purple and even black settings for your botanicals. This theme also has an element of luxe about it; silk coverings, velvet accents and rich, decadent colours make this trend really pop.
Lastly, for those who really want to make a completely different style statement in their bathrooms, get involved in the plaid trend. The look has already been huge on catwalks and runways for the past few seasons, and is journeying into interior design at the speed of light. The key with this theme is simple accents that will make the bathroom look homely and traditional; cushions, seat covers, candles in the chosen colours and small touches like draw liners help to set this look off perfectly.
This article was written by freelance writer and mother of three, Kathryn Thompson. Follow her on Twitter: @katht35
