After the world’s longest lockdown due to Coronavirus, Melbourne has slowly returned to its former glory and everyone is returning to their version of normalcy. Everyone is returning to the office, partying their nights away in town and going on new adventures (trying to make up for the lost time we suspect) but, at the end of the day, home is where the heart is and where we want to end up.
At the end of a busy day, the last thing you want to do is return home to a house that has poor functionality. Think of leaky taps, non-working exhaust fans, bad lighting, a floppy shower head and even bad water pressure. As you walk in the door it all seems a little depressing and a wash of disappointment runs over you. It’s time to repair and renovate!
For most Australians wanting to take on a renovation or remodel project within their home, it was voted the Bathroom was the number one priority on their to-do list.
Today we’ve teamed up with our Bespoke Shower Repairs design team and are going to inspire your bathroom renovation creativity by exploring some of the most upcoming bathroom trends and designs in Melbourne.
Let’s discover bathroom renovation and shower repair trends.
Bathroom renovation trend number 1: Adding a splash of colour.
For many years natural earthy tones reigned supreme when it came to bathroom remodelling, think shades of beige, white and tones of grey. Today you can expect to see the use of more colours such as earthy sage greens, hues of cornflour blues and lilac. Buttermilk yellow is also a popular choice. Your bathroom already carries a substantial amount of water energy and these earthy colours complement and create a calming sense of balance when added correctly.
Bathroom renovation trend number 2: Adding technology creates smarter bathrooms.
You will find many newly renovated and restored bathrooms have incorporated the latest tech trends into their bathroom designs. Even commercial restrooms have added the like of sensory taps and hand dryers over the last few years for our convenience. One of the most popular tech trends in bathrooms today is reducing the need to ‘touch’ and incorporating systems that are motion or voice-activated.
Some of the savvy bathroom technology options include a shower mixer, that can pre-set your desired water temperature and water pressure with the simple touch of a button. There are also automated underfloor heating and warming towel racks as an option. For those who enjoy the acoustics in the bathroom, many have added the likes of an Alexa or Google Home device, perfect for playing relaxing music or catching up on that audiobook.
Bathroom renovation trend number 3: Storage, storage, storage!
For many, the bathroom is the cleanest room in the house, but as a high-traffic area and with families it can more often than not become a warzone of dirty clothes, wet towels, open cosmetics and personal maintenance equipment such as hair dryers. This season, genius bathroom renovation storage ideas are emerging and taking shape in homes across Melbourne. One of the most popular bathroom storage renovation applications is bespoke, custom cabinetry. Some may consider this to be the perfect piece to their bathroom renovation puzzle.
No matter what size your bathroom, ensuite or powder room is there is always a storage solution that will work for you. From cabinets, and shelves to baskets
Bathroom renovation trend number 4: Square tiles are making a comeback!
More and more homeowners are opting for a glazed square bathroom tile. Especially the beautiful handmade ones that generally have a Moroccan look and feel. Homeowners are growing old with the cold and clinical-styled bathrooms. Although these may be good in an investment property setting where the property is leased, a clinical tile provides a blank bathroom canvas for the tenants to add their own flair.
For those who are living in their dream homes, square, organic textured tiling is making a comeback. The colour green in a muted shade is one of the most popular trending neutrals in tiling this season, it’s believed due to the colour's calm and healing qualities. Are you still not sure what tiles option best suits you and your bathroom renovation needs? Get in touch with the team at Bespoke Shower Repairs for a no-obligation consultation.
Bathroom renovation trend number 5: Bringing nature indoors and restoring wellbeing.
Bathrooms are a place to relax, restore and cleanse ourselves. After spending so much time in artificial environments during the pandemic lockdown there is a significant growing interest in bringing nature back into our lives. Leafy bathroom accessories are visually appealing and very beneficial to our health, they also add softness and colour. Plants in your bathroom help purify the air and relieve stress and anxiety and they are very aesthetically pleasing, making them perfect for that relaxing ‘Instagram’ shot.
Shower renovation and repair trends this year include:
· Walk in frameless glass showers.
· Steam showers.
· Monsoon Showers.
· Vertical Spas.
· Mood lighting and audio effects.
· Brushed metal tap wear.
· Natural and spa-inspired surfaces.
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