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Top Ten Bathroom Trends

Dec 4, 2017 |

The National Kitchen-Bath Association (NKBA) creates annual trends surveys. Here is a summary of the most recent one for bathrooms.

  1. Aging-in-place Amenities
  2. More than 50% of NKBA members surveyed have included accessible or universal designs in their bathrooms: no-threshold showers, grab bars, higher vanity heights, and chair-height toilets. They also believe that the trend for aging-in-place features will continue to be popular. Note the barrier-less shower.

  3. Transitional Design
  4. It’s becoming more popular than Contemporary Design, making up close to 80% of bathroom styles. Transitional Design can be defined as the combination of modern and traditional elements.

  5. Neutral Colors in Baths
  6. As might be expected, white is the most popular color for fixtures, along with color schemes including whites and greys. 50% of NKBA survey respondents plan on offering grey bathroom designs, while 70% plan on specifying white or off-white. Beige and bone are the third most popular color scheme choice.

  7. Floating/Wall-mounted Vanities and Open Shelves
  8. Floating vanities and open shelving will become more popular, with 40% of members saying that they will be specifying both in future designs.

  9. Hidden, Multi-function Storage
  10. The trend is moving away from individual drawers to larger ones with roll-out areas for linens and toiletries. Also, hidden electrical outlets for charging stations and hairdryers.

  11. Undermount Sinks
  12. By far, the most popular sink style, it is preferred for its uninterrupted lines and ease of cleaning. Trough sinks are trending.

  13. Freestanding Tubs, Tub/Shower Surrounds
  14. Although 67% of NKBA respondents reported removing whirlpools and tubs from master baths, a similar percentage added freestanding tubs. 59% use standard surrounds in master baths while 67% use them in additional bedrooms. Photos courtesy of Yves Lefebvre photographe and Houzz.

  15. Greater Use of Shower Amenities
  16. Amenities, such as lights, built-in seats and benches, and hand showers are being specified, in addition to the standard showerhead. A new trend, specified by 7% of respondents, is chromatherapy.

  17. Polished Chrome: The Most Popular Faucet Finish
  18. 80% of members who responded said that they will specify 35% more polished chrome this year. Satin Nickel and Brushed Nickel are second at 68%.

  19. Other Bathroom Amenities Expected to be Specified by 25%+ of NKBA Members
    • Easy maintenance features
    • Electric radiant floor heating
    • Coffee bars, microwaves, and wet bars
    • TV incorporated in bathroom mirror – Photo courtesy of Lightology
    • Quiet or soft-close toilet seat
    • Steam showers

It looks like these trends are designed to make bathrooms more luxurious and “spa-like”.

If you would like to discuss how these trends might fit into your home, let’s talk. Call 406-522-9001, or Contact Us.

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