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Sunshowers, soaking tubs and saunas…tap into the wellness trend and transform your bathroom into a spa-style space that feels as good as it looks. Let these ideas inspire your next remodel
Words: Róisín Carabine
Discover some of the biggest bathroom trends in our new issue, which also offers more bathroom tips from industry experts, trends and inspiration.
HOW TO CREATE A SPA-LIKE BATHROOM SPACE
Style with soothing shades
In bathrooms that are all about relaxation and self-care, decorating with natural neutrals and colours inspired by nature can help conjure up feelings of calm and tranquillity – which is where green comes into its own.
"Soft green hues, like matcha and pistachio, are perfect for achieving a soothing atmosphere," says Villeroy & Boch's senior designer Yiota Toumba, who suggests incorporating the colour not just on walls but in bathtubs, sinks and accessories.
PICTURED RIGHT Villeroy & Boch Antao Vanity Washbasin in Morning Green, Antao Mirror, Antao Vanity Unit for Washbasin in Leaf Green Matt, Idealbathrooms.ie
Lean into luxury materials
Take your cue from spa retreats and lean into luxury materials to give your bathroom a five-star edge. Be mindful, though, the vibe you're looking to create here is one of quiet luxury rather than anything flashy.
"Quiet luxury finds its strength in subtlety, in materials that speak softly but carry depth," advises Itan Garrido, regional head of marketing at Cosentino Ireland.
"Surfaces like Silestone's Le Chic and Earthic collections with soft veining and organic tones are perfect for creating calm without sterility." To avoid overdoing it on one material, pair it with wood for warmth and look to maximise natural light.
PICTURED LEFT Shower tray, shower walls, and vanity unit in Silestone Earthic, Raw G, above left, Cosentino.com
Create meaningful connections
Feeling happier in your bathroom isn't always about creating a space for solitude in spa-like surroundings; it's about connection - to the space and the people you share it with.
"We're seeing more homeowners look for ways to make their bathroom support both," says Barry McGrath, product designer at Sonas Bathrooms.
"That might mean planning a layout that allows two people to use the space comfortably or including features that support shared routines, like double showers or twin basins."
PICTURED RIGHT Freya two-drawer vanity in Cashmere Pink, €1,095 each; Aspect Black Trellis wetroom panel, from €495, Sonasbathrooms.com
Enhance with ergonomic design
Ergonomics is not just for office chairs; it's transforming bathrooms, too. Good bathroom design should feel effortless - and that's where ergonomics comes in. It's the quiet art of creating a space that moves with you: taps that turn smoothly, basins at just the right height, drawers that glide open.
PICTURED LEFT Vaere single lever monobasin mixer with waste, available in chrome, brushed black, brushed gold and stainless steel, from €315, Armera.co.uk
FEATURED IMAGE BY Ruth Maria Murphy BATHROOM DESIGN BY Roisin Lafferty
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