The bathroom can be a tricky room to redecorate. Not just because a few small changes can cost a lot, but it tends to be rather white and plain as well. Luckily, the trends are starting to move in the direction of more colourful and interesting bathrooms so that you can swap out that white glossy look once and for all.

If you’re in the process of fixing up your bathroom or just need some inspiration to get you started, this post is for you. Here are the biggest interior design trends for the one room of the house that’s always occupied when you need it.

Sunken or freestanding baths

If you’re a bath person more than a shower person, you’re probably going to head straight to the tub-section when you’re shopping for a new bathroom. It’s the perfect place to spend for any rainy Sunday afternoons so you’d want it to be as comfortable as possible.

The great thing about the bathroom trends for this year is that there has been a huge focus on making the baths the centerpiece of the room. You can let it stand alone and look fancy or try one of those sunken bath-looks where it almost blends in with the floor underneath. Have a look at this site if you need some inspiration for freestanding baths, and consider placing it in the middle of the room for an unusual look.

Artsy mirrors

One of the biggest shifts in bathroom trends this year is that the mirrors are turning into a piece of art rather than a boring cabinet mirrors. If you don’t want your new bath to steal all the attention, try to build your bathroom around the mirror instead.

The Scandinavian type round mirrors with artsy frames are definitely trendy as well as timber frames in general. Plus, by focusing on the mirror in your bathroom, you’ll be able to make it look slightly bigger while also bringing in more light.

Statement basins

Another popular way of giving bathrooms that extra edge is to make the basin the focal point. You can do so much with your basin, and it doesn’t just have to be the same plain piece of porcelain anymore. Mount it on top of an equally interesting vanity bench, and try to think about other materials you can use as well.

Metallics are, for example, gaining momentum or you can go for a rustic basin with natural stones. The idea is that you should try to move away from the plain, white one – or go for an unusual style if you’d still like to keep it white.

It’s a great way to upgrade your bathroom without busting the budget as well, by the way, and you can easily splurge a bit on the basin and keep the rest of the bathroom simple. That way, you make the entire room trendy and interesting without really spending much at all on it.

Smart bathrooms

Those who can afford it will definitely go for the smart bathroom. Increasingly, we’re focusing more on productivity and making our homes operate seamlessly – and, while it may seem obvious enough for the kitchen, the bathroom is also a great room to make smart.

Just think about everything that can be done to make your life way easier; toilets that clean themselves or turn on the seat warmer when you need it, tubs that are filled and steaming by the time you get home from work on a cold and rainy day, and high-tech shower heads with customisable spray settings.

You can easily upgrade your bathtub as well, by the way, with integrated speakers and USB ports so that you can have total control over what you’re listening to without ever getting out of the bath.

The opportunities are endless, and this kind of tech will totally be a part of our bathrooms in the near future – or right now.

Nordic style

Love it or hate it, the Nordic style is still our number one when it comes to bathrooms. While many other rooms in the house are moving away from the minimalist style of the north, it’s a really good look for bathrooms as the lines are so straight and the look so simple.

It focuses on bleach blonde timber, round mirrors, and a ton of natural light. If you’re spending a bit of money on the bathroom this time, you should consider getting a larger window to let in as much light as possible – and give the rest of the bathroom a crisp pastel colour matched with bits of white.

It really doesn’t have to cost too much to get this look, and that’s perhaps why the nordic design style has been so popular lately. It’s simple, clean, and gets a good reputation by using natural wood as well as natural lighting.

Use colours

Finally, for those of us who have been tired of that endlessly white experience, people are starting to introduce colours to their bathrooms. Blue is particularly trendy this year, and you can explore with it in all kinds of shades – from aquatic blue to that light baby blue shade.

Try to have a bit of fun with it, and check out this site to read more about the most trendy colours of 2018 for bathrooms. In general, you’d want to go for something green, metallic or even pink blush to spruce up your space this year.