Obviously, we also like to express our style and individuality in our interiors, which must be consistent with our values and meet our personal wishes. Today’s living rooms have morphed into work and play areas, bedrooms have a library, reading corner, or even a fitness corner, and gardens have become tranquil oases with lots of greenery where you can also do yoga. Bathrooms have also undergone something of a makeover, as they gradually transform into customisable spas - the word ‘spa’ comes from ‘salum per aquam’ or ‘sanitas per aquam’, health through water - for holistic experiences. Bathrooms have become spaces to be enjoyed, where we can feel good, immerse ourselves in water, light, and warmth, and feel energised. According to Andreas Diefenbach, the head of German design studio Phoenix, bathrooms should be a “combination of perfectly matched multisensory experiences”, with diverse materials such as wood, stone and metal, rough and velvety surfaces. Patricia Urquiola, the superstar of Spanish design, goes one step further: “Bathrooms are full of the many small memories and personal items that make a house a home.”
For bathroom manufacturers, these trends can be quite challenging, which is why they collaborate with designers to create a unique shower and bathroom experience tailored to consumers by playing with contrasts, bold colour combinations and new and high-quality materials. Sustainability also plays a role in this.
