Gone are the days when bathrooms were only a necessity. Today, they are just as important as any other place in the house, and in design terms, they might surpassing other living spaces in popularity. Three-piece bathroom suites are the classic touch, but there are so many new options and features that can be played around with. Here are a few trends that are making so much more than bathrooms.

Stand-alone Bathtubs
For a while these were seen as old-fashioned and out-of-style, but they say that everything comes back. And freestanding bathtubs have done just that. Placing a bathtub in the middle of your bathroom suite is no longer strange, it’s trendy! This makes the space look more fun and give you a variety of options in terms of shapes and sizes. You can choose a classic design from the early 20th century, or go for something more modern and cosmic-looking.

Nature Accents
Eco is in! Wood, plants, natural fibers, energy-saving lighting – these are all today’s biggest trends. Imagine putting a plant garden on your bathroom wall, or tiling the main wall with wood. Might sound a little crazy, but the style guide is all for it – the more eco-looking, the better. And let’s face it, there is nothing wrong with that choice, it’s actually kind of nice to take a bath surrounded by wood and plants, rather than ceramic tiling, don’t you think?

Fancy Floor Tiles
White and silver are still big players in the bathroom design game, but fancy floor tiles have become quite popular. Want to add a splash of colour to your bathroom? Or maybe you want your personality to shine through by showing off those lovely prints and vibrant colours. Either way, you can do so in fashion by picking up your tiling a notch. And of course, this can combine with the style of the rest of your home, making your interior design flow just right.

Bathrooms Are Living Spaces
Why have a large bathroom if you are only going to use it for 30 minutes each day? Instead, place some comfortable lounge furniture, sit back with your favourite book or magazine, and relax your feet in a massage tub. Or, if reading is not your thing, you could watch some TV, while getting your nails done or taking care of your skin treatments. This is no longer a dream, it is now the trend, since bathrooms are increasingly being seen as real living spaces.

Larger Showers
Bathtubs can be great, but some of us are just not “take a bath” kind of people. If you are in the category, you will love this new trend. Bathroom suites are seeing larger showers, especially those that completely replace bathtubs. You can play around with fun water sources, new showerheads, fancy mood lighting, all in your shower! But be careful, with space to move around, it might be a lot harder to make it to work on time, since you will be so tempted to just stay in your show all day long.