It is time to remodel your house. You have started budgeting the work to check how much it costs to remodel each room. Which room did you find the most expensive? Undoubtedly, it is the bathroom. Yes, the bathroom is no more the place that is given less importance thanks to the ever changing design in bathroom remodeling. Even if it is for your personal use or for resale purpose, a bathroom with the latest fittings and fixtures is sure to grab attention. Let us go through a few of the latest trend in bathroom remodeling
Shower: The bathroom shower is getting bigger and more airy. Congested bath tubs are moving out of the picture and are replaced by frameless shower cubicles with glass. Some even go to the extent of converting the entire bathroom into a shower area. This provides them a spa feel instead of the old de-glamour feel provided by earlier bathroom designs.
Light: The latest trend in bathroom lighting is to go for natural light. The obsession with sunlight filled bathroom has given way to adding skylights in the bathroom and even in some cases roofless bath. Artificial lights that closely resemble natural light is also widely used.
Shelving: Concealed shelving is widely used nowadays to increase the footprint of a room. These shelves come by the name of medicine cabinets, but can be used for storing a wide range of items including toiletries and towels.
Vanities: Wall mounted vanities in deep colours like black and brown are widely used. Natural stones and granite still continues to be the favourite material for vanities. Dual vanities that can be shared are also very popular.
Sinks: Art glass sinks with bold colours and designs and vessel sinks that sit above the counter still continues to be the favourite with the masses. For more traditional setting, metal sinks made of bronze and copper are the latest market trend.
Faucet: Faucets are available in different designs and finishes to suit different décor styles. Nickel, chrome, bronze etc are few of the widely used faucet finishes. Faucet customization is also widely made to suit individual requirements.
Tiles: Metallic tiles, glass mosaic tiles, Faux tiles, natural stone tiles are a few of the latest trends in bathroom tiles. These tiles ensure not only an elegant and sophisticated look but also make it easy to clean and keep the bathroom look neat.
Colors: Bathroom is the relaxing hub of the home. As such soothing colors like gray and grayish blue would suit the room. For a more Eco friendly setting, neutral and earth tones like olive, brown etc. can be added.
In addition to the use of the latest fixtures and fittings, the concept of Eco friendliness is also gaining momentum in bathroom remodeling. More Eco friendly products like LED lighting, water saving or dual flush toilets are widely used in modern bathroom design.
Author: Susan Johns is a freelance content writer specializing in home/interior décor writing. With over 5 years experience in the field of furniture and home decor, she has written numerous articles and blogs in this area. Please visit her blog http://decoreview.com
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