According to Yahoo Home, there are seven stylish trends in bath remodels for the coming year that will help create the look and feel of a luxury spa right in your own home. From neutral colored radiant heated floors to creative cabinetry, these features are lauded by the experts as the next big things in bath renovations. We agree and have included Key Projects below that have featured these hot trends.
1. Neutral Colored Radiant Heated Floors
Sporting a neutral color palette throughout, the Greenbrier Master Bath has marble floors that extend to the tub deck and surround with a custom patterned tile inlay. The open floor plan is enhanced by the light color palette rather than being closed in by dark and overpowering colors. All that cool marble is great, but not always so welcoming to your feet, especially after a warm bath/shower. A great solution is to include radiant heated floors like those provided by Warmly Yours, which boast benefits from increasing resale value to reduction of overall energy costs over time. These floors do require extra preparation & testing and should be factored into your budget and design plans prior to the start of construction, but the benefits of thinking ahead will be reaped by your toes on chilly winter mornings to come.
2. Tranquil Tubs
We're not exactly sure when bathtubs transitioned from a hygienic device to a lifestyle, but selecting a tub for today's bathroom requires you to define not only the size/shape but the features, amenities and overall tub experience you intend to have. Do you want to have a soothing soak or an invigorating Jacuzzi experience with multiple jets? The Brookridge retreat features a freestanding soaking tub with floor mounted filler with detachable spray arm. The most calming aspect of this tub is the placement near an exterior window wall that overlooks the outdoor water feature and goldfish pond. Can't get any more spa-like than that! 3. Double Sunken Sinks & 4. Double Mirrors
Adults don't like sharing any more than children, so having two sinks is essential, especially in a busy household with tight schedules. And if you're too busy to share a sink, you certainly don't want to spend any additional time cleaning, so the integration of your sink into your countertop is a great way to create a smooth and seamless vanity surface. And while we're getting two of things, why not mirrors? Individually framed mirrors above each sink as shown in the Sugar Mill bath (left) and Greenbrier bath (right) are an easy way to add elegance though the materiality of the frame, flanking sconces or even how the larger double vanity space is adorned.
5. Creative Cabinets
Bathroom cabinetry that is made from a vintage or reclaimed piece of furniture is a growing trend that allows you to express a unique design aesthetic while increasing storage at the same time. The eclectic Caruth Master bath features many reclaimed items, such as the distressed bookshelf used for storage and display to the left. However the master vanity is actually a new item custom built to resemble a vintage furniture piece. The wood cabinetry features a soapstone counter surface with rugged edge and a farmhouse style apron front sink. Lower storage is maximized with loose baskets while the shutter-style doors conceal traditional storage with a unique multi-layer distressed paint treatment. To maximize usability of the vanity surface, rather than being integrated into the cabinet piece, the faucet hardware is wall mounted on the rear ledge that doubles as a display area.
6. Natural Stone Countertops
Whether granite, marble, or any of their relatives, natural stone countertops are the most widely requested in Key projects. Stone provides timeless elegance and adds value while offering many options for color, texture and finish that allow you to customize your bath to match your unique style. While granite is the usual choice for kitchens because of the frequency of use and risk of food staining, baths are often a great place to explore. The Edmondson bath features Calacatta Marble on the vanity, backsplash and shower surround creating a stunning palette of creams, grays and whites that provide the perfect field to display the walnut cabinetry.
7. Doorless Showers
First there were curtains. Then doors made of varying opacities of glass that eventually lost their frame for a sleek and modern look. Now you just walk right in. And why not? Walk-in showers exude elegance, free you from the trappings of bath-time claustrophobia and are easily accessible for users with limited mobility, which is a growing concern as homeowners are tending to remain in their homes well into advanced age. The Brookridge Master's main feature is a round walk-in shower with a rainshower head, 6 body jets and 2 arms. To accommodate the large water volume and keep the water inside the circle where you want it, the floor slopes inward towards a larger 3" drain pipe and the bent glass walls are set into a metal channel inset into the floor. The travertine floor tiles are hand cut around the square drain and installed to have continuous linear veining throughout the entire master bath. With such attention to the details, this shower completes a relaxing and spa-like oasis.
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