Trends

If you're looking for fresh inspiration for your new year renovation project, I've got it covered for stylish bathrooms. In fact, I've been delving into the latest bathroom design ideas, which will truly stand the test of time. I've gained plenty of insight from my own experience as a bathroom mirrors, storage and accessories specialist.

I've also looked into 2022 predictions from Trend Bible, the leading global interiors forecaster. Their analysts claim the 'soulful sanctuary' will lead lifestyle in the home to create an environment in which to ‘detox from noise and distraction’. I love this notion as I firmly believe the bathroom should be a bathing haven. This is, after all, a key room to escape for rest and relaxation behind closed doors. You can instantly apply the notion of a soulful sanctuary to create a bathing retreat where wellbeing is key. So, my advice is to start in the bathroom. Then

Have you ever tried forest bathing? The term (known as shinrin-yoku) originated in Japan during the 1980s. Forest bathing is all about submerging yourself in a forest location, and using your senses to immerse yourself in the different sights, sounds and smells of the outdoors. In fact, it represents a way to build a bridge between ourselves and the natural world. And its advocates believe that reconnecting with the great outdoors in this way can help to improve both physical and mental health. So, like biophilia, forest bathing strives to increase our connectivity with the natural environment.

The best medicine

Forest bathing has been proven to reduce stress, improve feelings of wellbeing, lower heart rate/blood pressure, and increase creativity. In other words, I think it’s one of the best medicines for modern living.

“Colours, like features, follow the changes of the emotions” Pablo Picasso

It seems colourful bathrooms are making a comeback. This is because the bathroom is now much more just a place to simply wash and go. So, it stands to reason that we are investing more thought into the aesthetics of this space. And this is where colour plays such an important role.

Interesting

“Life is like a mirror. Smile at it and it smiles back at you." Anon

 I am a huge fan of luxury statement mirrors. They are a fast, effective way to transform any room – but they really make a difference in the bathroom. It's easy to make the mistake of choosing your mirror last, almost as an afterthought. However, ideally they should feature in the room plan right from the start, in order to complement and enhance the colour scheme and design. Of course, it’s never too late to make changes – but this is not a job that should be rushed. There are lots of different elements to consider when choosing the right luxury bathroom mirrors for a home. So, do take plenty of time to think hard about size, shape, colour, location, material and style.

I got together with UK blogger Sarah at Style & Décor recently to join her in a Q&A on her blog. She wanted to know which key bathroom décor ideas to expect this year and so much more. Just in case you missed it, you can see my interview with Sarah here:-

Sarah Worswick, founder of Style & Décor blog

Which key bathroom décor ideas can we expect this year?

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The minimalism mantra is over – at least for bathroom storage ideas – and I couldn’t be happier. No longer must you advise clients to hide everything away, hiding all traces of personality and pizzazz. In the past, luxury bathrooms have been synonymous with the bare and unembellished. So there has been no place (literally or figuratively) for beautiful display items. However, times are changing, and the opportunity to display stylish possessions in the bathroom is an exciting game-changer for interiors. Time then to embrace and experiment with the wide variety of open bathroom storage options available. Think play and display, as opposed to cover and conceal.

There's no doubt that every bathroom deserves a little luxury. And this has become a key trend in residential and commercial design. However, luxury bathrooms have taken on a whole new element. These days, they are embracing this notion with the concept of industrial design. Taking inspiration from warehouses and factories, this may seem a world away from the opulence and grandeur you would expect from a luxury bathroom. However, the two are blending together so well, they're offering a multitude of possibilities for bathroom and interior designers. Read on to discover how you can achieve this look in the modern bathroom:

Industrial design

This style, of course, is not new. As its name suggests, this emerged when former industrial buildings were converted to domestic housing, and owners chose to highlight – not hide – certain original

More than just a trade show, MAISON&OBJET is the international authority for home decor, interior design, architecture and lifestyle culture and trends.

Now, you maybe wondering why a bathroom company visited an interiors show with just a minuscule selection of bathroom related products and is writing a review on it.

At Origins Living, we do things differently. We get inspiration from outside our industry. We are influenced by fashion, art and interior direction. Ideas we see now, will be reflected in our bathroomwares product development over the next couple of years.

“WHAT TRENDS IN FASHION AND INTERIORS USUALLY FLOWS INTO THE BATHROOM IN SOME SHAPE OR FORM.”

So last Friday, we covered 3 halls of the most amazing interiors

From New York's and London's September Fashion Weeks

to a bathroom interior near you – get prepared for the colours we predict will flow from the catwalks to the bathroom in 2020.

The Pantone Colour Institute for trend forecasting and colour consultancy’s reported on the top 12 colours we can expect to see from fashion designers’ Spring/Summer 2020 collections.

Here are the two sets of colours, I believe will work harmoniously in the wonderful world of bathrooms, one set from New York and the other set from London.

New York Colours

Here at Origins Living we’re always gazing into the future, looking into our crystal ball to predict what will be trending in bathroom interiors for the next 12/24 months.

Fashion and interior shows have been going wild for white. Scroll on Instagram and pin on Pinterest where you won’t escape images featuring white outfits and home decor. And, what’s big in clothing and homewares doesn’t take long to flow into bathrooms.

So, we can see… white taps, accessories and framed mirrors… making a big splash in 2020 and beyond.

Responding to our prediction for the demand in white fittings, we’re introducing a matt white finish to our best-selling City and Docklands mirrors and ever-popular Tecno Project range.

Available soon.