Design That Matters: Bathroom Trends Dating Your Home, That's So Last Century!
Bathrooms: the highlight of spontaneous home tours and the most indulgent room to procrastinate in. Whether you’re mulling over life's big decisions or simply avoiding going to work, your bathroom should be stylish, not a relic of design trends past. Regardless, it’s a spot in our homes where trends come and go faster than you can say, “Where's the plunger?”
So if your bathroom space screams "time capsule," here’s a rundown of bathroom trends that are dating your home in the “way-back machine” sort of way.
The All-White Wonderland:
You see an immaculate canvas; guests see a sterile command center. Unless you’re living in an Apple store, it’s time to add a pop of color and some texture. Ditch the snowy landscape for something a bit warmer and inviting—trust us, you don’t want your bathroom to remind people of a blinding snowstorm.
Beige Bathroom Courtesy of Zillow Plano, Texas
Beige, Beige, and More Beige:
Beige may once have been considered a “safe” color, but we say it's the Switzerland of home decor: neutral to a fault. If your bathroom looks like a blow-dried desert, it might be time to infuse it with a splash of personality. Inject some serenity with modern neutrals. Additionally, Blues, greens, and even bold patterns are ready to rescue you from the monochromatic desert of dullness.
Acrylic Tub and Shower Combos:
Ah, the tub-shower combo, the denim shorts of the bathroom world—practical, yes, but fashion-forward? Not quite. They’re the fast food of cleaning solutions: satisfactory but hardly gourmet. Consider sleek, standalone showers or chic soaking tubs. Your bathroom deserves a Michelin star makeover, not a drive-thru experience!
Heavy Oak Vanities:
Strong enough for a wrestling match but stylistically cumbersome, these hefty pieces scream yesteryear. Lighten up your space—literally—with floating vanities or cool-toned woods.
Acrylic Shower and Tub Combo via Homes.com
Hollywood Vanity Bulbs:
Those marquee-style bulb arrays around your mirror once made you feel like a movie star getting ready for set. Now, they just make the room ten degrees hotter. Transition to LED backlit mirrors or sleek sconces to avoid sweating under the spotlight—unless, of course, you’re rehearsing your Oscar speech. It’s time to give your electricity bill a supporting role.
Ornate Gold Fixtures:
These gilded delights once screamed wealth—not class. Now they whisper, “Remember when?” Swap them for matte black or brushed nickel for a touch of elegance without the overwhelming bling reminiscent of an overzealous pirate’s lair.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while it’s fun to look back at styles gone by, your bathroom shouldn’t be a time capsule. Updating to today’s trends means integrating comfort, style, and a touch of sass. Keep your bathroom far from “dated museum exhibit” territory and closer to “spa retreat you’ll never want to leave.” Your guests (and let’s be honest, you) will appreciate the trip back to the future! Happy bathroom renovating!
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