Every year there are design ideas and remodel concepts that stand out from the others. This year is no different. Looking through the various blogs, design magazines, and listening to design experts there are several themes that stand out this year. We focused our efforts and searching through bathroom remodeling trends and want to share what we found in this blog. Here are some bathroom remodel trends for 2017.
Simply styling
The idea of intricate and ornate detailing has given way to a simpler approach. With everyone’s busy lifestyles, the idea of a clean, simple style for the bathroom makes sense. The concept is to have an easy to clean and maintain design that still looks good. This simple design would include fewer nooks and crannies that would collect dirt, the idea of larger tiling and smaller grout lines, and turn the floor into an open space. Additionally, making different bathroom items one piece instead of several pieces put together. An example of this would be the shower wall. Instead of having each wall connected, a one piece design could be found (walls and floor as one unit).
Curbless Shower
One way to turn the floor into an open space is to take the curb/lip away from the shower. This means that the floor would just extend with no breaks into the shower area. This idea is a good thought for those mornings that you shower before your first cup of coffee. This design is also good to be considered a floor that would be functional no matter your mobility level. Proper drainage is important for this design. Also, keeping in mind the water pattern on the floor (when it gets wet) and anything that might be placed on the floor that would be affected.
Lose Tub Expand Shower
Another way to open up the floor is to remove the bathtub and extend/expand the shower portion. With an active/busy lifestyle, the number of people soaking in the bathtub could be seen as declining. With this in mind, it would be easier to remove the tub from the bathroom and expand the shower area. There can be nooks put into the wall that would hold the items normally placed around the tub. Removal of the tub could allow for more storage/decorative space, especially if it was a free-standing tub. The area that was below and behind the tub can now be in place to either hold a decorative item or be made into a storage space.
