More than just providing a practical purpose, the 2021 bathroom is a place of calmness, serenity and relaxation, and how it looks can play a huge role in how your client feels using it. Victorian Plumbing recently looked at the bathroom trends in fashion right now, from tile colors to tap fixtures, baths and basins.
Using data from Pinterest and Google Search, they’ve figured out what’s trendy, what’s losing its spark and what could become an even bigger trend in the future.
Sage and Pistachio Are on the Rise
The 2021 bathroom color choices can dictate everything, from the style of bath you have to the choice of towels you buy. At the moment, earthy tones are dominating, with sage and pistachio being the two colors that have increased the most in popularity.
Colors on their way out include caramel and charcoal. Once both popular bathroom choices, their popularity is waning in favor of something more natural and less bold.
Bidets and Walk-In Baths are Top Products in Demand
Once reserved for luxury hotels and homes throughout Europe, over the last year bidets have seen a huge spike in interest – with searches reaching 1.68 million on Google. There is no doubt a bidet can offer a sense of European luxury to any bathroom setting, but with conversations around global waste increasing by the day, there has been increased interest in these products.
Perfect for people with reduced mobility, walk-in baths remove any risks involved with stepping onto wet surfaces, allowing for an even more relaxing experience. Freestanding tubs in the 2021 bathroom remain as popular as ever though, and if you’ve got the space, they can act as a real centerpiece. Even though they might have seen a slight 6% dip last year, they still amassed more than half a million searches.
Declining Products
Searches for modern bathrooms have faltered recently, as have searches for farmhouse bathrooms. Copper bathroom accessories saw a 45% decrease in searches since May 2020, while their gold equivalents dropped by 42%. Hanging mirrors are also leaving their prime behind. With a 36% decrease in search interest, people are moving toward mirrored cabinets and clearer lines for a minimalistic look.
