Ripples radar: 5 bathroom trends for summer 2023
From soft and subtle to bright and bold, our designers share the top bathroom trends they’re loving this season.
1 | Think pink
In celebration of the brand-new live action film, Barbie-inspired interiors have taken over. From subtle hints of pink to full-on dream house décor, this trend is all about having fun and adding vibrancy to your home. The cloakroom is a great place to embrace this trend as you can surprise and delight your guests with something unexpected. Why not try floor to ceiling tiles in a terracotta tone or perhaps make a statement with a magenta concrete basin? For an even more striking look, pair pale pinks with splashes of pastel tones such as duck-egg, powder blue or pale yellow but make sure to ground the rest of your scheme with plenty of neutrals. Alternatively, for a more pared-back look, opt for patterned tiles which introduce a pink hue or perhaps choose one pink element such as a blush-coloured bath and keep the rest of the space more minimalist. Accessories such as towels, candles and plant pots are also a great option for those wanting to try out the trend without investing in any permanent fixtures or fittings.
Style tip: Pink is a great colour for bathrooms as it evokes positivity making it the perfect shade to surround yourself with when kickstarting or ending your day.
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| Spathroom
The at-home spathroom continues to gain popularity as the trend for spending more time at home doesn’t seem to be going anywhere fast. Offering a place of retreat and relaxation, the spathroom combines the spa aesthetic with luxury products which aid wellbeing. Freestanding baths, luxuriant showers and even steam cabins are proving popular as bathrooms become a place of comfort and calm this summer.
3 | Au naturale
Drawing inspiration from the natural world is nothing new in bathroom design, but this season it's more prevalent than ever. Slatted wooden walls and panels are the biggest trend we’re seeing here, as wood, especially reclaimed, brings a tactile and textural element to a scheme. The use of recycled materials is becoming increasingly important, primarily for the environmental benefits but also as a way of adding character to a design.
Style tip: Use accessories with interesting textures to complete your ‘au naturale’ look, such as a wooden milking stool or a wicker basket to stow away loo roll. The addition of houseplants will make your nature-inspired scheme sing whilst also improving the quality of the air.
4 | Feature walls
If you’re wanting to make a small change that has a big impact then a feature wall is always the way to go. 2023 is the year to experiment and be bold with the colours that you may have previously shied away from. Pink is the colour of the moment whereas oranges and greens are also popular for bringing a burst of colour into your room. A feature wall can be created with a lick of paint, a bold tile, or even wallpaper. You can choose how much space you want to use, be it floor to ceiling, half-height or even bringing your design up onto the ceiling. One advantage of a feature wall is that it offers a clever illusion of more space in smaller bathrooms by helping to blur the lines and edges of the room.
5 | Say it with stripes
Stripes are making a comeback but are no longer being used to create a nautical bathroom look. The stripe of today is cool and carefree...think candy canes, deck chairs and beach balls. Utilising stripes helps inject the feeling of summer which sparks joy all year round. We love experimenting with striped tiles, laying them in unusual formats to create added interest. Stripes can be softened by opting for pretty pastel tones such as baby pink, soft sage or powder blue.
