#bathroomenvy and #bathroominspo are hashtags widely shared on Instagram. And if you did a quick search yourself I’m sure you’ll be consumed with envy very quickly.
Growing up, we always had a fairly sterile, all white bathroom and for years, I thought you could only get a suite in that one colour. But given the amount of time people spend in their bathroom, this room has had a much-needed makeover, with as much eccentricity thrown at it as one would dedicate to their bedroom or lounge.
Thanks to Instagram, we’re able to get a peek inside some talented and quirky people’s homes, where there isn’t a white wall in sight.
Below I’ve shared the top five bathroom trends for 2018.
Wall nooks
Inverted spaces to create cute wall nooks within the bathroom are a huge trend right now. They’re functional, so you can store your hair products and toiletries here, but they also add interesting dimensions to the space. Whether they’re tiles or mirrored like the example below, they make a break away from flat coloured or tiled walls. I especially like the nook below where greenery has been added.
Image courtesy: https://www.instagram.com/esframlessglass/
Bold Colour
White is so last century. A white suite might be handy as a base colour to style, but white walls are just boring. Instagram bathrooms are showcasing a boldness of colour with paint, wallpaper and even a mix of materials where dark walls are furnished with brightly coloured tiles.
image courtessy: https://www.instagram.com/crayvilla/
Image courtesy: https://www.instagram.com/house.beauty.design/
Standalone baths
To me, standalone baths are the height of luxury. I’ve always wanted a cooper tub but space and funds evade me!
A few years ago Instagram was awash with copper bath lifestyle pictures, but now we’re seeing claw-footed and flat bottomed baths making an appearance across all bathroom hashtags. I particularly like the below images where beautiful shaped baths are set against chequerboard vinyl and dramatic floral backdrops.
Image courtesy: https://www.instagram.com/vintage_skye/
image courtesy: https://www.instagram.com/heritagebathrooms/
Bathing is obviously a key component to any bathroom and many people plan a makeover so they can enjoy their new space for many years to come. So it’s important that you chose style and practicality.
For example, if you plan to spend your twilight years in the home you’re in now, or even if you’re planning a move to downsize and to renovate your bathroom to accommodate your needs, you might want to consider a walk-in bath when planning your refit. There are so many stylish and contemporary options to chose from and they won’t scupper your design plans or bathroom decor.
Lifestyle bathrooms
In magazine and online, interior design “inspo” is usually focused around the living quarters like the bedroom and the lounge . But bathrooms are as much part of your everyday routine as your bedroom is for sleeping – why shouldn’t your bathroom reflect who you are and the life that you lead?
Bohemian vibes are creeping into bathroom designs this year. Woven hangings mixed with copious amounts of greenery are reminiscent of boho bedroom set ups, but with the addition of iconic photographs and curio shelving, this bathroom below almost looks unrecognisable as somewhere you “do your business”; becoming much more of an inviting space to get ready for the day ahead or to unwind after a long day.
Image courtesy: https://www.instagram.com/vintage_skye/
I’m also in love with the dark blue walls and anatomical pictures. They make a striking combination and hint at the owner’s personal style.
Normally a picture wall is seen in the lounge but you can utilise your bathroom walls to hang art that you like as well – why not?!
Image courtesy: https://www.instagram.com/watersbaths/
Tiling takes centre stage
In recent years, tiles were used to accentuate and frame areas of the bathroom (think splash back tiles above the sink). But now they’re making themselves known in various patterns and large quantities.
I love the styling of the bathrooms below, utilising moody base colours with accented tiles in bright shades.
Image courtesy: https://www.instagram.com/equipeceramicas/
image courtesy: https://www.instagram.com/heritagebathrooms/
Have you seen any amazing bathroom pictures on Instagram lately? I’d love to see some links in the comments.
