When is a bathroom no longer just a bathroom? It turns out, it’s when it’s in a luxury home, with affluent homeowners no longer satisfied with simply having a practical space in which to wash, shower and get ready for the day. Instead, they’re transforming their bathrooms into personal sanctuaries that are as much a place to relax and unwind as they are to deal with essential day-to-day practicalities of life, and the aesthetics and mood are considered just as vital as major features like the bath, toilet and shower when it comes to creating the desired end result.
The luxury bathroom of 2023 is a haven of tranquillity and a place where the stresses and strains of modern life simply melt away. Here, we take a look at some of the biggest high-end bathroom trends that are helping to make such incredible spaces a reality.
LED lighting
As we touched upon, the aesthetics are important – but so, too, is setting the right mood to inspire complete relaxation. Lighting is key, as go too bright and clinical, and you’ll immediately put paid to any plans you had to bliss out.
LED lighting has become seen as a popular way to strike the right balance, creating a soft, warm glow that exudes opulence and sophistication. Not only that, but because bathroom LED lights can be discreetly installed as strip lighting along your bathtub, across the top of your vanity mirror and even in your shower head – and you can change the colours to suit however you’re feeling in any given moment – they’re a versatile choice that come with the added bonus of making your home feel like a five-star hotel.
Natural materials
As our appetite for a more sustainable approach to home design continues to grow, we’re embracing natural elements more than ever before, and this means that organic and natural materials like marble, granite and wood are very much in vogue for 2023.
Bringing the outdoors and the serenity of nature into your bathroom, think rainfall showers in spacious raw stonework surrounds, free-standing marble bath tubs and wooden accents to inject a little bit of rustic appeal. Plants and foliage, of course, remain another strong luxury bathroom trend, and research has shown that being close to nature enhances our connection to it and helps to instil a sense of calm, boosting our overall wellbeing. With this in mind, it’s easy to see why we’re embracing spaces inspired by the natural world this year, and long may it continue.
Smart technology
Whilst there’s no denying that aesthetics are one of the key ingredients when it comes to creating a luxury bathroom haven in your home, functionality is still important – and the latest smart home tech is designed to enhance the experience and make creating the perfect ambience feel effortless.
From LED mirrors with integrated touchscreens, to voice-activated lighting and temperature control, you can dim the lighting, play your favourite music or alter the temperature of your bathroom, all without lifting a finger. And for those with busy lifestyles, innovative self-cleaning toilets and showers are the time-saving solution you’ve been waiting for, alleviating you of tedious chores so that you have more time to simply relax and enjoy your time in the bathroom and leave feeling entirely refreshed and renewed.
Statement tiles
Tiles are certainly nothing new when it comes to bathrooms, but after years of minimalistic, monochrome designs and colour palettes dominating the luxury design space, colour and pattern are officially back with a bang.
This year, we’ve been falling in love with vibrant Italian and Spanish-inspired tiles, with their intricate designs and bold hues – but it seems we’re equally in love with modern, geometric prints, too – which means whatever bathroom aesthetic you have in mind, you’ll find something to suit.
Mosaics and artistic motifs are big news, and can help to create a unique and personalised look that’s a departure from the cookie-cutter black and white bathrooms that have been so popular over recent years. From serene and relaxing pastel hues to bold and unapologetic primaries, it’s time to embrace colour – and, when you consider that bright colours have been shown to enhance mood and boost energy, now is the time to try something a little more adventurous.
