Many homeowners in West Vancouver and throughout the surrounding areas will be renovating their homes and their bathrooms in particular in 2019. This is an exciting time for a bathroom makeover, and we’ve identified some of the hottest interior design trends families are looking to right now and in the months ahead. Use them to inspire you and create a spa-quality bathroom right in your own home.
1. Destination Bathtubs
Remember when minimalist bathrooms were all the rage in home renovation? Many designers were recommending no bathtub at all because it freed up so much space for a massive shower with all the features. What this design concept failed to recognize was, a tub is much more than just a shower alternative. It’s an opportunity to get away and relax in one’s own home. Many homeowners are gravitating toward large and elaborate freestanding tubs, and the concept of destination tub comes in when you turn a part of your bathroom or even a dedicated room into a spa-like environment created to house your bathtub and create a place to escape to.
2. Natural Wood Vanities
The general trend in bathrooms recently has been not just toward minimalist but clean and very modern. This year, interior design experts are recommending not relying so much on white and other neutral colours. They’re also recommending not overloading so much with metal, glass and tile. One way to accomplish this is by incorporating natural wood into your design scheme. Natural wood vanities in particular are in, and they give a bathroom warmth, visual appeal and a bit of a softer aesthetic overall.
3. Electric Fireplace Inserts
Another home renovation trend with bathrooms in mind is adding localized heat to the room. Added warmth provides comfort to the entire area and is particularly effective when situated near your destination tub. Electric fireplace inserts are rather inexpensive as well, which makes them an attractive option. They’re also simple to install if you’re a do-it-yourself homeowner and won’t add much to a professional home renovation project either. This is a great way to enhance your tub experience by providing the soft glow of a fire while you bathe and additional warmth as soon as you step out of the tub.
4. No-Glass Showers
This one requires that you have a bit of room, but there’s an interior design trend toward open showers without glass. This style of shower provides the open and airy feel of the glass shower but without all that glass to clean. These areas are often at least twice as wide as your classic shower because of the large wet area needed, but you can conserve space by using this area for your destination bathtub as well.
5. Drying Stations
Drying stations are an idea most often associated with spas and high-end gyms, but they’re making their way into our homes as well. These are usually situated directly outside the shower and/or bathtub area, and they often feature a drying platform that drains and is made from natural wood. Finish off the space with a linen closet, an integrated bench and perhaps even a skylight.
These inspiring design ideas might fit perfectly in your home and help you to create a spa-quality space that’s perfect for unwinding and relaxing in. And when you need professional support to take these home renovations from concept to completion, Alair Homes West Vancouver is here to help. Contact us to schedule a complimentary consultation and talk through your ideas.